It wasn't a remarkable item, nor did it carry any exceptional craftsmanship. Lorelai wasn't skilled at embroidery and had needed help from her maids to complete it. She had pricked her fingers so often during the process that by the end, it was too painful even to hold the needle.
She had chosen green silk because green was the color of the royal lineage. The ribbon was adorned with elegant floral embroidery along its edges—delicate green leaves and red petals intertwined with fine strokes of golden thread, adding subtle contrast to its rich hue.
Kai's eyes caught the ribbon's color as Lorelai extended it toward him. His expression hardened, his frown lasting for only a few fleeting moments before he accepted the offering without protest. The color itself didn't matter to him; what mattered was that his sister had gone to the trouble of giving it to him.
