[He hold out his arm just a bit to allow it, like a proper escort. He'd promised her a real date, and a real date is what she's going to get. With no drunken singing this time. (Even if it means he has to toss any offenders out himself.)

A nice, quiet dinner and a chance to just talk, get to know each other better. Because while they'd shared a great deal of themselves with each other, those were all the sad, tragic parts of their lives. Gai wants to know what she likes, what she enjoys doing, the things that make her happy.]

I mean it when I say that I'm truly honored. It's a gift I'm not going to take lightly, and if there's one thing I promise, it's that I'll make it worth it for you.