tell her to pay an escort to take her out.

that is rude. She didn't have to pay anyone.

thought it was a simple solution to her problem. She needed someone to dance with, there were people she could pay for that.

there are people who she doesn't have to pay to dance with too.

looks around. Apparently none where currently available.

just wait.

wait with her.

why.

just wants to see what happens if no one shows up.

he should dance with her then.

not dressed for such an event is his excuse to turn her down.

does not care. If he's here he should be prepared to dance.

only walking by. He really is not prepared for this sort of thing.

an extra mask. He looked just fine otherwise.

beginning to suspect she had planned to trap someone rather than ask them to go with her. He only has one thing to ask now, "Will there be

food?"

nods. "Of course."

nods right back. "I will go... for that."

purses her lips. "You have to dance with me first."

"You're not worried at all that I may lack the ability to dance well?"

shakes her head. "I taught Heung Lan. I can teach you."

glances away. "It is not the same. She is a girl..."

how it's different. "I can still teach you."

thought she could figure that out. "You wouldn't try to teach me the same way you taught her?"

shakes her head. "Of course not. I'll teach you the man's part."

"Ah well that's good I suppose." He leans close and whispers. "But you know I like know how to dance."

narrows her eyes lightly. "Then you shall be fine dancing with me."

stands up straight and looks away. "I would hope so."

yanks him towards the dance floor.

yanked away. He would get food at the end so he is not going to complain.

gets into position and looks up at him. "Are you ready?"

might have been looking for the food but he turns his attention back towards her. "Ah, yeah. I guess."

allows him to start the dance since he was supposed to lead.

can use this opportunity to get closer to the table with food but then he realizes he is not sure if it is okay to put his hands on her.

waiting. "What's wrong?"

thought it was obvious. He looks her over. "So like I can touch you?"

pauses by the weird question. "what?"

doesn't think it so weird which is why he waits for an answer.

shakes her head. "It is fine."

a look around one more. "I don't really dance in public unless it involves a game then... Okay. We'll like dance." He places a hand on her

waist. How...thin?

nods slightly. "Well, just think of it as a game then."

sure it would not work the same way and he would end up stepping on her feet. "I said we would dance, I won't worry."