[He's not rebuffing her advances, but he's also not reciprocating. Shadowheart takes that to mean that, while he may not be repulsed or offended by her attempts at flirting, he's not especially interested either. She could keep at it, for fun if nothing else. But the wiser course of action would be to keep the alliance they're forming professional, while perhaps subtly letting him know she'd be open to less-than-professional activities in the future, should he change his mind.

Yes, she'll try that.]

I have no kitchen to speak of and I can't guarantee time, but if you're willing to offer a lesson, you'd find me a keen pupil. Allies should share their practical skills with each other, after all.

[She plucks the rose from behind her ear and tucks it into his breast pocket.

Subtle.]