Honestly, that's impressive! If he'd turned around and walked the other way it would have been right in line with her expectations. The fact that he comes towards her anyway means he's either brave or stupid.

She'll assume brave. She's trying to be nice this time.

"Especially not this one, I'll wager."

She gives him a crooked smile and holds out the flower, arm fully extended so he doesn't have to get too close.

"Ought to be an olive branch, but I couldn't find any."