I used to think they lived in a universe that existed primarily to mess with them. The radio, lotteries, stores being closed or running out, good-intentioned strangers being annoying as hell
Now it's more like the universe enjoys messing with them, but also wants to see their relationship develop. It forced her to make up her mind about removing the petal, and keept her heels attached so she could. It got him a little drunk so he could very very indirectly call her cute