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She's sitting on the grass. The lake spreads in front of her eyes. Without any reason, she decides to put away that book she already read hundreds of times and goes near the water.

As she kneels to the edge of the lake, she inspects her reflection. With her finger, she touches the watery surface, and right then he appears next to her. She jumps at his sudden presence and splashes water in his direction.

"You scared me!"

"I'm sorry, my love, I didn't mean to." He chuckles with his usual honey voice.

He offers her a deep burgundy rose as an apology and she gladly takes it.

Hand in hand, they make their way into the woods.

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