From the very beginning, the two of them were using each other.
It wasn't until Paloma Quinn showed a strategy and courage beyond what an Unparalleled Dancer could possess that Rhys Kidd began to change his perception of her.
Perhaps as early as atop the tall city walls of Trinleigh in The Valerion Kingdom, that blood-flame-like butterfly had long since branded his heart.
Rhys Kidd's love was reserved and deep, so Paloma Quinn never noticed it.
After all, her heart was consumed with hatred for her family and country.
It wasn't until they led their troops straight into the heart of Karth's capital, that Rhys Kidd whispered these words in her ear.
"This vast land and kingdom, may I ask you to be my wife?"
At that moment, Paloma Quinn suddenly understood.
But she never truly responded to Rhys Kidd.
Until The Valerion Kingdom unified the country, during the nationwide rejoicing, Paloma Quinn once again climbed atop the tall city gate tower.
