If there's anything Ceodore enjoyed more than the sight of Selphie in that amazing gown, it was watching her have a fabulous time being social. Not for the first time, his mind strayed to home, and what a marvelous princess she'd make. Not that they were going to have that discussion again anytime soon, nor was there any way to make that happen. But watching her eyes sparkle and smiles grow made him all the more determined to find a way.

He was polite enough to wait until she had a moment alone to slip up beside her and execute a polished bow, as he held out his hand. "Does the lady care to dance?"