Eliezer nodded at what Raven told him about her learning to play the flute. "It would appear that you have done well since then, although one who picks an instrument up does not necessarily have an obligation to be a performer."

He said this while he thought about how he only played the violin for himself and nobody else. Raven, on the other hand, had been keen to play for him since the day before, as mentioned in her letter to him. In spite of her lack of practice, she seemed sufficiently confident as a performer already. As for Eliezer, it was not that he lacked confidence in his own musical pursuit, but it was because it held a different significance for him. Perhaps a day might come when he would decide to share it with her, the day when he would fully understand this 'love' that she had spoken of.

He flinched slightly when she gripped his hand, and then relaxed as she began an explanation on the comfort of someone's touch. Although pleasant, he could not help but be slightly disturbed by the details that she went into regarding the phenomenon. She spoke about a craving, and what it had done to her parents. The way that she had just described the love that they had for each other almost seemed like… an addiction. There appeared to be some danger involved in it. It enchants and captivates. Its appeal would leave one desiring more. What then, if it came to a point when it would no longer suffice? What if it was lost? What if one had to turn back from it? As such questions ran through his mind, Eliezer started to better understand his fears, and the fact that this was to be a love between him and a noble of an enemy state made those fears all the more valid.

"It is a relief that you find the touch of my hand more than appropriate," he responded. He then looked away and spoke as if thinking out loud. "To want to be with somebody all the time... When does this 'love' become an obsession? Where does one draw the line, and how do they keep from being dependent on it?"

However, his mind was taken away from such thoughts when Raven turned his attention to the scenery. "It is interesting how what you refer to as the 'crazy' world is the one that we are so accustomed to. This place on the other hand is... truly something else. Prince Mathazar and I used to enjoy being taken out here. It feels almost surreal, to be back here after all these years."

He proceeded to take her to a small pastel-colored pavilion nearby so that they could continued to enjoy the view of the lake while seated, and then took out a tiny velvet-coated box. He opened it, revealing a gift that he had for her - a silver brooch adorned with a blue sapphire gemstone that sparkled like her eyes.

"As a prince, I can provide you with many things. As your companion, however, I still question what is sufficient and what is right. I hope to continue learning as I embark on this journey with you, my lady."