it is said, that appearances may be deceiving...
take a beautiful rose for example, it's alluring silky petals form a tight bud that soon blossoms ïnto a passionate blood red flower known for it's beauty and smell. It seduces many with its bewitching appearance until you reach out to take it. However, there is no such thing as a rose without thorns, only when you lower your guard, does the deceiving beauty show its true nature. as if stained with the blood of its previous victims it awaits patiently for the next to fall. to truly enjoy something such as this, you must pay the given price.
of course, this doesn't simply apply to roses, but to everything and everyone.
when A Raven-haired Noble, with compassionate eyes, and etiquette known throughout France is given a taste of his own medicine from a 'deceitful rose' he doesn't come out unpricked.