Varian sensed the presence of two humans, quite a ways away. He looked at Gardenia with a sudden face of urgency.
"Your guards are nearby and coming this way, Gardenia. They must not see you with me!"
He tightened his grip on her hands.
"I'll come visit you, two nights from now. Don't worry how, I'll find you. Stay here, your guards are on their way."
With that, Varian dipped down, left a kiss on Gardenia's hand, and popped back up. He stepped into the shadow of a tree, and he was gone without a trace.