Patience shrugged
"It could be fate"
she looked back at him
"do you think it is?"
she tilted her head for a moment
"Why did you choose me of all people, there are plenty of other women out there yet you choose me out of all of them to give me such an offer. Why am I any different from them?"

"Because you fascinate me."
Stake looked at her.
"You share my interests, my... passions, as it were. You are young, amusing, fiery, opinionated, fun... and so very, very... appealing."
He smirked.
"I think it is fate, that drew us together. It may be early days yet, but I think you will look back on this day with a smile."