Merrion/Ari/Drake/Open
Fortunately for Drake, the music slowed to a more stately rhythm, which would probably simplify the task of dancing when he had so adamantly refused to do so for what was likely years. "I feel I need to point out here," Ari said, leaning against him, "that you should take this as empirical proof that I always get what I want. You should just relax and get accustomed to the idea. Twirling around the floor a few times is hardly worth mentioning after what you put yourself through this afternoon." She was glad he seemed all right, and she kept her senses tuned in case he exhibited signs of lingering pain and soreness.
"Also," she added after a few moments of companionable silence, "your friend is fairly adorable. I didn't think people like him still existed."