Persepolis blushed, giving his hand a reassuring squeeze after he spoke. After a short pause she whispered, "My heart does the same when I hold your hands, and when I see you the butterflies in my stomach also take flight." When he told her that she was really pretty, she very gently pulled him to her. When he hid his face, she reached out and softly directed his head at her. He could look at her if he wanted to, but she didn't force him. She spoke softly, a note of admiration in her voice, "I've never been told that before. And it means a lot to me to hear it from you. You're so wonderful in so many ways. And you're very handsome, yourself." She paused, giving him the time to speak if he wanted to.