Love, like — what was the difference? Was there a difference? (And was she so inexperienced in the ways of romance that she couldn't spot them?) A smile spread across Dionisia's lips at the affirmation that — whether it was love or just "like" — Zelda was feeling something other than platonic friendship towards a gentleman.

"Would I know who he is? Or is he- you know, someone from work?" she asked curiously, relaxing her tone so it didn't come off as so teasing. She didn't think Zelda would react well to the antics of giggling schoolgirls.