the air was saturated with the sweet smell of flowers . i always did like this place , she said . i may only be a guide , but when im your guide , you need to look at me much as you would a ships captain . is it something that i did or said thats making you talk to your friends more than me ? he kisses my hand before leaving the car , walking to my side , and opening the door for me . flowers said she 'd need and that said they 'd deliver . 