Plants are resilient. They can adapt to grow in all manner of conditions, thriving in every kind of light. For her, he is a source of warmth and joy. And he shouldn't be entirely surprised; she's shown a fondness for stretching up to meet him.

The unintended reassurance coaxes a smile from her. She doesn't want to be forgotten, and she doesn't want him to want her to forget, either. There's no need to say anything. The cat-like way she leans over to nuzzle his shoulder says enough.

"True. And they were all jealous then, too." Their friends and acquaintances can see what they want and think what they like. She's glad to have been with him, and proud. Not everyone gets to get this close to him. "Hmm. Maybe I should insist on more secret dancing, if you want me to keep a secret," she teases fondly.