After rehiding the signed papers, Gavin made sure he was presentable and went down to the gardens. He was pleasently surprised to see Honore there, waiting. Walking up to her, he smiled. "I'm glad my sister didn't talk your ears off," he said. "I was a little worried that I'd be alone tonight."<br/><br/>He took her hand, kissing her palm, his eyes never leaving hers. "If I may be so bold, but you look lovely in the moonlight, comtess. Like a rare gem that I feel like hiding from the eyes of others, hording you for myself." He sat next to her, looking up at the moon. "Would you care to see the atrium? We have a collection of rare birds that are quite lovely."