[Alecta/Altair/Ari/Open]
"Oh no; it was so spectacularly bad as to have become comedic," Ari assured him. "The crowd was in stitches, save those few who attempted to pay him to shut his mouth. In any case, he likes to make fun of my 'flouncing' once in awhile, so I thought I'd give him a taste of it." She grinned. "He seemed to have made his peace with it by last night, but I can't help wondering when he will attempt to get revenge. Fortunately, I've no doubt I can handle anything he throws my way." As the dance wore to a close, she spun out and curtsied gracefully, her hand resting in his. "Well, thank you for the dance - and the entertaining conversation. Perhaps I ought to make myself scarce before your man-eating friend decides to make good on her threat." She rolled her eyes. "I do hope I'll see you again tonight, but I'm sure you have all sorts of stuffy noblewomen to dance with yet."