Men that far into their cups are rarely capable of telling left from right, let alone reason.

( her mouth quirked upward as she spun and led him through a set of more complicated steps. they were easily the most skilled couple on the floor.

which appeased her inner senses of vanity and pride both quite nicely. )

But they do have a tendency to possess loose tongues, which may give us the information we need to set things right here. That is what I am here to do. Perhaps you and I should combine our efforts, sir. What say you?

( she whirled again, her face wreathed in a bright smile when she turned back toward him. yes, his accent and manner of dress were both more than passing familiar. elizabeth was well-acquainted now with the style and cut of italian clothing, though her model chose to wear it all in black more often than not. the pleasure at meeting someone of obvious influence and standing who might be a contemporary of his was grand, indeed. )

You may call her Elizabeth Plantagenet, signore. ( she adapted quickly, putting to use the little she had learned of his language thus far. ) And what of my dance partner? has he a name, as well?