"Inverted stars are black holes, I don't think that works quite for what you wanted. Unless Jack's freckles are going to consume the galaxy."

He shrugged. "Had she not said yes, I might still be on the hunt." He held up one finger. "But you must make the distinction. Not saying yes is very different from saying no. A no is to be respected when it is this manner of thing. A not yes might be courted in the hopes it shall become a yes."