Think about it, if a ninja's really good at their job, there's only one way for rumors to start - [ start them yourself! his logic is airtight.

his laughter fades into a warm smile, as he hands her the dress to look over ]

I'm really glad you like it. I - have one more thing for you. I was gonna save it for right before the masquerade, but...it might be dumb, so you'd want to just take it home instead of being stuck with it at a party.

[ he rummages around in one of the drawers and pulls out a box, wrapped with a blue ribbon he made himself. he hands it to her. ]

Corsages are probably more appropriate, but I figured - [ inside, she'll find a simple metal slinky. ]