That question floored her. she stood staring at him absolutely stunned. she hadn't counted on that one. her face turned crimson again "maybe" she replied turning her head so that she was looking away from him. then she took the katana off her hip and kneeled in front of him holding the blade out in her hands with the sword resting there "i vow my services to you as a samaurai....i shall serve and protect you.....in whatever way you see fit" she stated to him. she then remarked to him "if you take the blade from my hands then you accept this contract...should you refuse.......well that is your choice" she hoped he'd understand that this was her way of confessing to him.