The man gave a knowingly mischievous grin at her first set of questions. To her last one though he responded, “Ha ha, I would if they were in more abundance. Candles tend to be loaners and keep to themselves...unless there is a birthday to celebrate.”  The man gave a wink; in jest or complete seriousness, one could only guess.<br/><br/>“Here, let me introduce you to the flame.” He held out one hand to the woman while motioning to the fire with the other.  “What is your name, young lady?”