[ Truthfully, Tear could hide it all she wanted, but he didn't even need to look at her in order to find himself being absorbed by the radiance of her happiness. It was just... obvious, every aspect of it, and even surrounded by all the colours and fragrances, it was all he could pay attention to. ]

There's no rush, if you'd like to take a closer look. [ Leaning in, he tried to chase away yet another bee perched on the girl's shoulder. ] Just be careful, or you'll be taken for one of them, in that dress of yours.

[ It was his turn to bow his head before it became too obvious how flushed his cheeks were. It would have been optimal that he hadn't stuttered when expressing his compliments, but it was easier said than done. Inhaling softly, he corrected himself. ] ... The flowers, I mean. [ Not the insects. Flowers. He paused, his throat feeling somewhat dry as he contemplated what he was even trying to get at, here. ]