Dorothea understands well, and he appreciates that she does. He'll be better able to give her his primary attention while they dance as long as Lissa is in his peripheral vision. Her follow-up tease earns nothing more than a sound of amusement, a sure sign that he's ceded the point.

"Niou?" He says as they move in time to the music. "Well, what to say about that guy. He's an officer like me, and been friends with the king even longer. He's the best you can find if you like surprises and banter. I dunno if he's looking, but he's definitely single. Want to be introduced?"