Banquets and galas often have their purposes, whether celebrating a holiday, honoring a person, or marking an accord. While he's not unaware that parties are held just because, a defined reason for the occasion makes them easier to navigate, such as passing the time by speaking with his counsel or dignitaries. There's no purpose to this gala- not as far as he can tell- except to fulfill the criteria of the pins. Naturally, the fae would wish the dreamers to come, whether one wants to or not. As a result, the guests must make the most of their time.
Concluding that doesn't make Somnus any more capable of helping this young woman with her melancholy, and it would be in poor taste to inquire in this setting.
Thus, ]
Do you care for a distraction, then?
[ He faces her properly, offering a hand- an invitation to dance. ]
[ Even with the full length mask hiding her expressions, her body language conveys the sincerity in her words. She straightens up from her wallflowering posture and places her hand in his, accepting his invitation. ]
[ With her hand in his, he guides her to edge of the dancefloor, where it seems there are others unfamiliar with the progression of the fae’s dance. They both might have some quick learning to do, as it’s not quite as fluid as a waltz or strict as a minuet, but they won’t be be alone in working out the steps.
As for himself, Somnus doesn’t mind a challenge to learn something quickly.
Somnus steps into her space, lifting his other hand and placing it lightly upon her upper back. ] We begin like this.
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Banquets and galas often have their purposes, whether celebrating a holiday, honoring a person, or marking an accord. While he's not unaware that parties are held just because, a defined reason for the occasion makes them easier to navigate, such as passing the time by speaking with his counsel or dignitaries. There's no purpose to this gala- not as far as he can tell- except to fulfill the criteria of the pins. Naturally, the fae would wish the dreamers to come, whether one wants to or not. As a result, the guests must make the most of their time.
Concluding that doesn't make Somnus any more capable of helping this young woman with her melancholy, and it would be in poor taste to inquire in this setting.
Thus, ]
Do you care for a distraction, then?
[ He faces her properly, offering a hand- an invitation to dance. ]
no subject
That would be most welcome.
[ Even with the full length mask hiding her expressions, her body language conveys the sincerity in her words. She straightens up from her wallflowering posture and places her hand in his, accepting his invitation. ]
no subject
As for himself, Somnus doesn’t mind a challenge to learn something quickly.
Somnus steps into her space, lifting his other hand and placing it lightly upon her upper back. ] We begin like this.