( truth be told, she is more than somewhat relieved that leonardo is the one to take her up on her invitation. she has not met him previously, but he has a kind look to him, unlike the men who had been hassling him. she dips herself in a graceful curtsy and flashes him a warm smile. )
As am I, sir.
( the crowd might be disappointed that she hasn't chosen someone else to partner, but she pays them no mind. the grumbling has already begun to die down, and elizabeth is preoccupied with performing the steps she knows by heart, and reaching her hands out to press palm-to-palm with his as she leads him about him a very spin. )
You are quite safe now, I assure you. Those louts are easily distracted. ( by a pretty face, a new voice speaking up over the din—anything. for which she is very thankful. )
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As am I, sir.
( the crowd might be disappointed that she hasn't chosen someone else to partner, but she pays them no mind. the grumbling has already begun to die down, and elizabeth is preoccupied with performing the steps she knows by heart, and reaching her hands out to press palm-to-palm with his as she leads him about him a very spin. )
You are quite safe now, I assure you. Those louts are easily distracted. ( by a pretty face, a new voice speaking up over the din—anything. for which she is very thankful. )
Were you hurt?