(He raises a brow at first and then breaks into an easy smile. Whatever seriously mood had briefly settled the moment before seems to disappear completely.)
I thought you would never ask.
(He laughs and takes her hand, stepping forward so that he can lead her out toward the main crowd.
He meant it. He thought she would never ask. No one ever does.
Turning to face her, he gives her a twirl and steps off. The dance is easy and nothing like the formal dances they used to have back in school. It's lively, energetic, almost wild once you really get into it, and it's easy to forget that this is a celebration at the palace and most of those present are other royals or high-ranking officials. And with everyone celebrating, no one really notices who is and isn't like them.)
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I thought you would never ask.
(He laughs and takes her hand, stepping forward so that he can lead her out toward the main crowd.
He meant it. He thought she would never ask. No one ever does.
Turning to face her, he gives her a twirl and steps off. The dance is easy and nothing like the formal dances they used to have back in school. It's lively, energetic, almost wild once you really get into it, and it's easy to forget that this is a celebration at the palace and most of those present are other royals or high-ranking officials. And with everyone celebrating, no one really notices who is and isn't like them.)