Speaking from experience, huh? [she gives him a playful look. not judging at all. love could always blossom from the darkest of places. usually wasn't the case for her, though. for Maria, she'd been a little cursed in that regard. ]

Eh, what's the harm with a little flirting after all this bullshit? [the train, this entire place, and so many other things. a little bit of fun never hurt anybody and Vander was a nice person. she did enjoy his company. ]

You play it safe. Smart move. But I'm getting a confession and a dinner? Must be the luckiest girl in all of Etraya. [this was simple and nice. she really did need it after the hell that was that mission. maybe Vander did too.]