Maric could hardly keep his grin at bay. She was not close at all. After her second guess his composure broke and he was about to give her a hint, but she interrupted him before a single word came out.<br/>"Are you sure of that?" Maric asked teasingly, wrapping his arms about her. "You usually have more questions and guesses. Are you sure you want to have it given away?"<br/>Releasing Nimue from his grip, He moved into the corner of the room and retrieved a long object wrapped in cloth. Walking back to Nimue, he held it out in front of him so that she could take it if she wished.<br/>"Let me give you a hint." He said, keeping the gift wrapped. "It was something that you've been pestering me about since that first day we met. I've had my reservations about this, but you've won me over now."<br/>After pausing to allow her one last guess, Maric swept the cloth covering away to reveal the wooden swords.<br/>"I thought that maybe I should teach you how to use these in case you have to fend off any men that are jealous of the beautiful woman I have fallen for." He said with a warm smile.<br/>Maric hoped that she liked it.