"Oh." That made more sense, then. She was a little chagrined, but not enough to get stiff and defensive, nor contrite and quiet. She'd learned something new about the dating culture of the living, so that was a bonus.

"It seems like it might be fun," she stated, somewhat curious about the tradition. And yet, Sparks didn't look like he'd enjoyed his experience much at all. "Getting to meet someone new and learning about one another over a meal and an activity is always interesting."