She was modest, as Kenshin might've expected, but his words were not spoken in an idle attempt at flattery. She looked beautiful, and he had little doubt that she would catch the eye of many in attendance at the party. He would have to ensure that he was not overly distracted, his sharp senses honed in on everything that was going on around him in case his services as a bodyguard would be called into action. He wished for Sayuri to enjoy herself, but he also wished for her safety above even that.
"You are too kind as always," he answered her, seeming to stare in wonder at the sights of these rich and well-off people mingling in such a grand environment. "And please do not worry. My sight is not hindered in the slightest, though I must admit I have never attended such a fancy event. Ah, I feel a bit like a fish out of water, that I do."