Aspel/Ari/Drake - FAIRLY LATE - COMPLETE!
"You must rectify that at the earliest possible opportunity," Ari told Aspel cheerfully. "Not only is the impression rather excellent, but Lucy can be quite hilarious, if one subscribes to the 'pants literally on file' school of humor." The awkward subject seemed to be successfully avoided, and really, that was the best that could be hoped for in this situation.
This was an evening of making the best of circumstances, in the end.
"So," she said, turning her smile upon her companions, "I am certain I can answer this myself, but, just for formality's sake: which of you lovely people is going to dance with me, while the orchestra is still playing?"
An evening for making the best of circumstances indeed -- and she thought she'd make out rather well with this one, all in all.