That Niou really did just slip in and snatch her. Wasn't Bunta supposed to be the thief here? Well, it's probably for the best this way. As he'd mused while dancing with Lissa, Niou was better suited to the task of helping her understand this particular subject.

He didn't mind sitting out for a dance, but as it turned out, fate had something better in mind for those few minutes. Dorothea's company-- and playful rescue-- is welcome, and it shows in the expression of warm cheer he gives her.

"Who's looking dumped?" He asked with equal playfulness, and moved his hands into position to accept her as his dance partner.