[sylvanSpider]

Benjamin sighed, not knowing the answer to that. He didn't know how to explain to them why she was here, and he wasn't able to explain it to her either. He ran a hand through his ruffled hair and looked at her raising his eyebrows, "And why can't you be someone I'm courting? You could be from the countryside, in to see the city. We've been communicating via letter for some time...They don't need to meet your parents! The uh...time, my time, I guess so to speak...it isn't until the night time. We need to check the date for sure, but it's a lie that we may be able to keep up given the time we have." Benjamin spoke faster and faster as his little idea drew steam. He grew silent with her last contention, "Well, we will just have to try to prevent that, shall we?"