"I am genuinely flattered by your kind words regarding myself, Mr. Cuthberg. However, I couldn’t help but notice your engaging conversation with another lady moments ago. She seems quite captivating herself.” Darius was caught off guard. He looked down as if he was ashamed about what he wanted to say next. He took a few seconds to think what to say next, but decided to tell her the truth, and he looked back up with confidence. “Try not to laugh at me … It was but harmless flirtation. I like the idea of being considered charming or sweet … In order to achieve that I give out compliments and revel in their blushes and smiles, but I never saw beyond that in anybody … Well almost anybody. What I’ve discovered tonight is that infact want more than that in one person … I want somebody whose affection isn’t so easily changed or won by a compliment … Just like you weren’t much affected or changed by my compliments.” He blushed as he said it, he was afraid she would not like what he said but he didn’t want to lie to her, especially since he likes her. He was also embarrased by the truth and felt she wouldn’t like it.
He got confused by her professing that she likes art so he asked her what was on his mind. “You are also an art lover? I’m glad, there’s much to be seen around here. If you allow I would like to show you some of my favorite places for two art lovers to enjoy fine pieces of art. If someday you’d like to see the portrait I compared your beauty to, I would love to show it to you. Tell me, one art admirerer to another … What piques your interest most when it comes to paintings and sculptures? What era is your favorite and who are some of your favorite painters?”
@Jass - Mervinia