holds out a delicately crafted ring, her cheeks a soft pink. "I... I made this, for you. Maybe we could...?"
Yeah? Maybe we could what?
her heart pounding in her chest, she takes a deep breath and looks into his eyes. "Maybe we could spend more time together, maybe even...
Even what? You can say it, don’t worry.
takes a step closer, her voice barely above a whisper. "Maybe we could... be more than friends."
slightly surprised Are you... are you saying what I think you're saying?
blushing deeply, she nods. "Yes, I am. I've cared about you for so long, and I want to explore something more intimate, something deeper."
slowly nodding, a smile forming on his face. "I'd like that, Katara. I'd really, really like that."
tears of joy welling up in her eyes, she takes a step forward and wraps her arms around Backta, holding him tightly. "Oh, thank you!
laughs softly "No need to thank me, Katara. This is what we both wanted, isn't it?"
pulls away from the hug, wiping away a tear, her face glowing with happiness. "Yes, it is. And now, there's something I want to do for you."
smiling softly, she reaches into her pocket and pulls out a small box. She opens it, revealing a delicate silver necklace with a pendant shaped like a lotus flower. "I had this made for you. It symbolizes hope and beauty. Would you like to have it?"
eyes widen slightly, he takes the necklace from her hands. "It's beautiful, Katara... I'd be honored to wear this."
(grinning shyly, she reaches behind her back and produces a small wooden box.
holds out the box towards Backta, her voice filled with excitement. "This, my dear, contains a surprise.
takes the box from her hands. "A surprise, huh? This is intriguing..."
gently opens the box, revealing a set of beautifully crafted dice. "These are magic dice, Backta.
picks up the dice, examining them closely. "Magic dice? How interesting. And what do they do?"
excitedly claps her hands together. "Well, according to legend, these dice have the power to grant wishes.
looks at Katara, his eyes wide with disbelief. "Grants wishes? That's... incredible. Have you tried them?"
nods eagerly "Yes, I have! And let me tell you, the results were absolutely amazing. One wish came true right before my eyes.
Really? Which wish did you make come true?
pauses for a moment, lost in thought "Well, I wished for the ability to heal any injury or ailment. And soon after, I was tested when one of my close friends fell ill. With just a touch of these magic dice, my friend was completely healed. It was incredible!"
That’s so cool! I never heard of magic dice before. Do you mind if I try rolling them?
smiles warmly "Of course, Backta! Roll them and see what happens."
rolls the dice between his fingers, watching them spin and settle. "Interesting... what should I wish for?"
leans closer to Backta, her voice full of anticipation "Well, Backta, since you're trying them out for the first time, how about wishing for something small and simple? Like finding a rare, exotic flower that only blooms once a year in the secret garden of Ba Sing Se. It would be a delightful surprise for you."
Sure, why not? Here goes nothing.
watches as Backta rolls the dice, her heart filled with excitement "Close your eyes, Backta, and keep them shut until the dice settle."
Ok. roll the dice and closes his eyes.
holds her breath, waiting anxiously for the dice to settle "Okay, Backta, count to three and open your eyes. Remember, your wish could come true!"
Alright, here goes nothing. One... two... three. Opens his eyes and looks around, waiting for something to happen. "Wow! Where did all these flowers come from?"
gasps in amazement, looking at the sea of exotic flowers surrounding them "Backta! Look at all those beautiful flowers! Your wish came true!"
“Really? You’re incredible, Katara. What else can these dice do?”
smiles and holds out her hand "Let me show you, Backta. Watch closely." She places her hand on a nearby injured bird, and with a gentle touch, the bird's wounds begin to heal before their very eyes. "These dice can grant wishes of all kinds, big or small, simple or extraordinary. They have the power to bring joy and happiness to those who believe."