Humphrey saw the jester shrink, clearly embarrassed by the lady's disgust and his expression warmed toward the jester.

[color=fff7da]"Hmm, a blue rose is a rare find, young lady! You should look past the color and see it for how special it really is."[/color] Humphrey grinned back at the lady.

[color=fff7da]"Now, a silver ring, eh? We have a small case of rings over by the desk. Lots of very finely crafted silver. How elaborate of a ring are you thinking of getting for your friend? Any special properties you'd like it to imbue?"[/color]