That is undoubtedly precisely the mistake the Wysteria makes for she makes a soft and sympathetic noise and nods with a particular Intimate Understanding. There is a reason such a large percentage of Riftwatch's members are unmarried, and it isn't because they are all fantastically eligible.

"You have my humble oath. Though of course I have every confidence that it will grow."

Is, she thinks after, a very silly thing to say. Now she will be obligated to convince Valentine to actually plant the thing somewhere. But there is something about sitting there opposite of Derrica which sparks some impulse to be agreeable.