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"Oh yes, that's lovely~" she agreed with a nod and sigh. A sweet little smile showed on her face when Jessie got a bit shy again. "Then I did my part right. Forget technical technique-iness and just have fun~" Gigi wiggled still excited about this new ribbon prospect. "I'll do my best and show you what I managed to come up with even. Thank you~"
As they moved to the refreshments, the elf was gently swinging their held hands back and forth. "Good, I always aim to please~" She looked about seeing that quite a few had decided to hit up the food and drinks too. Right by the drinks was Solsi and she bobbed in greeting. "We're back~ How's the punch?" The lady with the bells and the the girl she once recalled coming up to ask about petting some of the creatures that seemed to pop up and follow her around, were talking. Oh strawberries, best leave those to them, can't have them after all. Further on, someone she didn't recognize perusing the soups. Should he look up, she'd offer a smile and nod as she got drinks. "Punch okay?" She offered Jessie a cup turning to her. She takes a sip of her own and happens to see a certain dragon around the meat section of the table. Moving her cup down she waits till their eyes meet and mouths,"Another dance later?"
Sipping some more of her drink, Gigi gives a bright eyed look. "Ready for a spin on the floor?" As she speaks she gives Solsi a gentle nudge in the arm. "Do you have a certain dance you like to do?"

(Just wanted to try to include everyone at the refreshment table, sorry if I missed anyone. ^///^; )

Hearing that her conversation partner was about to be snapped up to the dancefloor by the shy tall guy from before, Cid gave a small bow, both to River, and then to the mechanic with a small smile, "Sorry about before sir, sometimes I...get a little ahead of myself. I'll leave you two to your dance..." She turned to the mermaid, a bright smile spreading, "And don't worry, I won't touch your strawberries! And maybe you can help me figure out what that other fruit was!"

With a wave she backed up, giving them their space, and nearly backing into the dragon munching nearby. "Ah! Sorry!....oh wait..." she snapped her fingers a bit, before looking flabbergasted, "Sorry twice over Nef! For bumping into you and well...running off. I wanted to apologize earlier but you were dancing with Lucky and...didn't want to intrude." She bowed her head in apology, her hands clasped behind her back.

"Still it seems that I keep forgetting my manners tonight. I shouldn't have let a fear consume me like that..." It seemed like her emotions were all on edge this night. First apprehension, then the joy and relief of finding someone who could help...she had been riding on that and when the situation to dance came about it flipped her back into that scared girl she used to be. And she couldn't have that.

As the two conversed, a redhead slipped past and managed to grab the near empty meat platter between swipes of the dragon's hungry hands. It was quickly replaced by a full one before Lucky casually snagged the tiara off Nefiriam's head with her free hand, placing it back on her own head as she strode away with the empty platter. "Thank you~"

"So I see..." the prince mused, slowing to a stop as the song came to an end. "I am truly sorry that there have been those to disenchant the royal bloodlines for you; they seem to have left quite an arrogant and professional-lacking impression of the rest of us. Unfortunately I cannot deny the existence of such courts, though it would be wrong of me to say that I do not know of kingdoms and courts who do still genuinely care about and serve the people and lands they have been entrusted with by their ancestors." He began leading her back towards the balcony where the pair had left their phantom friend. "You are right, however. Success in any field all depends on the individual, and those that thrive in their role, born into it or not, must first acknowledge that being a prince or princess, lord or lady, is first and foremost a job. It takes all our lives learning and training for that moment when we are to rule, and I have known of a few who have stepped away from the throne, with or without their parents blessings."

He listened to the last part. She didn't seem to be talking to him any more, and that in itself spoke volumes. A part of him wanted to reply, but the more logical side of his brain won out and kept him quiet. He had some idea of why she might have experience, even if she was trying to keep vague. But with how open she had been about everything else, perhaps she did not want this particular part to be public. He would not speak of it, especially since he was feeling rather uncomfortable with how the conversation was going. She had come to some conclusions, for better or worse, about the workings of his own court, and had a rather bitter outlook, likely not just because of what he said, but also because of whatever situation she had witnessed to leave a bad taste in her mouth before. He could already tell that what she thought of his own court was incorrect. While he did have reasons to be angry with the council, they were not as evil as she let on. But explaining their reasoning...he had no right to speak of that to anyone. Not if he had any wish for a happy outcome.



He stepped onto the balcony, leading Minty back to the Phantom. He bowed politely. "She has been returned. I forgot to ask what time she was due back. I hope I did not acquire too much of a charge?"

"Not at all," he replied. "You have been wonderful company, and I thank you for the dance." He bowed politely before chuckling at her comment about putting him on the throne. "I appreciate the vote of confidence."

His eyes narrow dangerously as Lucky steals the shiny back from him, stealthily grabbing a nearby grape and tossing it at the back of her head. "You'll learn to master yourself in time. You're still young, after all." He continues speaking as if nothing is amiss.