Ashley smiled at Scarecrow's acquiescing to his request. He was as spoiled as he was lovely, and very accustomed to getting what he wanted. Stepping into Scarecrow's arms, Ashley gave him a heated kiss goodbye before he let himself back out the window the way he had come.

He smiled on his way home, even though he felt sore. He was pleased by his new friend, and thought that he would indeed keep his promise to return the next evening.