[ At that statement from her, Aymeric smiles. ] Well, I am glad to hear you say that, because I would like to request a little more of your time so that we might get to know each other better. [ He notes how she said "a friend or more", and that is what encourages him to go through with what he has planned. ]

I must admit that I was a terror, perhaps even worse than that. [ He chuckles at the fond recollection and how he often exasperated his poor parents with his youthful antics. ] I am certain that my parents understood, as it was a festive occasion and I found myself caught up in the excitement of it all. Still, I can only imagine how great a headache both of them must have had.

[ As for her thoughts concerning him and his appearance, with the war finally having ended and the arrival of the Starlight Celebration, he feels something he has not felt in a long time: a feeling of lightness, no longer being weighed down by the stress of war and needing to direct the affairs of his city with thoughtfulness and wisdom. Of course, he still needs to do that, but a good portion of the stress has passed for all Ishgardians, not only himself. So in a way, it is not surprising that she thinks he is all but glowing. ]

In good time, as showing you those would involve leaving the scene of the festivities, and I would not deprive you of the sight. Now, I believe our path requires us to go this way.

[ There is a spot in the decorated area that is filled with many brightly and festively decorated trees, each one different from the last, and he means for them to survey each one individually. ]