"I actually grew up in a farming village, myself." he replied before sipping a little more of his tea. "I can understand the allure of it and how peaceful it can be."

Not that he wanted to go back or anything. But to pretend that times had been all bad in his little rural community would have been a lie. He'd had good times there, too.

"And I do know how much you love flowers. What business did you have to complete?" he asked.