Rosen felt the gem grow hotter and almost burn her skin. "No you have the right town." She surprised herself by saying. "Mother and I were just going to the market, would you like to come, Dark? Maybe you'll find your girl there." Her heart leapt with hope that he would say yes. She begged him with her eyes.<br/>"Rosen. We must go. Your friend can come along if he must." Mother said and swept down the stairs.<br/>"Please, Dark. Come with us?" Rosen asked one last time, touching his arm lightly.