"And what sort of captain would I be if I spent my days daydreaming with flowers in my hair? I would not be taken seriously." It was hard enough being young for her position, and she had spent many years doing everything she could to prove herself, hardening herself to any such fancies.

However, it was rather nice to embrace her softer side once more, and Kili seemed to have a talent for bringing that out of her. She laughed a little when he put the flower in her braid. It was so very sweet of him to honor her mother, and she appreciated the gesture more than he could know.

"I suppose it does not matter now. I am not a Captain here. Thank you, melamin, they are lovely."

If this was courting, she had to admit she rather liked it!

"Will you walk with me? Or will I be interrupting a task?"