"Ignoring things is generally bad, yes," he said, though he gave himself an inward sigh at a bit of his own hypocrisy, for he had yet to truly confront certain things in his life despite the years that had passed. But it was his own dark secret.
His eyes dropped briefly, following her motion and admiring the dress and her in it again. He really liked the print and the way it looked on her, especially with her hair. He clasped her close as he stepped into his spot, cleared his mind, and an instant later they were at the hidden point his father always took them when they came to the theater. He released his closer hold, deeply aware of propriety. "All in one piece?" he said with a bit of a grin.