[oh no what an embarrassingly sweet compliment!! Kaoru's hand raises first to one cheek in bashful surprise, and then to hide the small, amused smile that follows.]

My... That is quite a compliment, Lord Polska. I can only hope that someone will allow me to give them my hand, someday.

[the question brings a somewhat wistful look. while winding a few more flowers into the forming crown:] Unfortunately, a wild fire burned it to the ground and we were forced to move.