Aria blushed as she hurried after Ben. She could imagine them together, traveling and being free and happy, but for Aria that would mean leaving the safety and love of her home. Drawing up next to Ben, Aria glanced at him before speaking in an off handed way, trying not to seem too interested,
"So, is there a girl on the island you may ask for her ribbon? I'm sure you saw a few yesterday at the beach... Or I could introduce you to a few." Looking ahead at the winding road leading to the cliffs, Aria shrugged non-nonchalantly,
"All the single girls here would gladly be the sweetheart of a man like you."