Calgara swallowed. A lesser man would have given up by now. But he was not any lesser man, he was the Great Warrior Calgara; he had more control than this!

Nevertheless, he returned the gentle gesture, grinning wryly.

"Heh. That I would not mind in the least.." He was silent for a moment, closing his eyes in thought. "I would have asked you sooner, but more and more I am coming to realize that courting rituals in this day and age are far different from the ones I am used to. The time difference, and the culture...it's all very strange to me...I feel very..." He paused in search of the right word, and looked somewhat ruffled when it finally produced itself.

"Archaeic. But it is more simple for men and women in this time...you simply ask and recieve your answer. No rituals involved..."

Calgara paused, frowning.

"So...I am asking."