Natalia & James
"A charmer as always," Natalia replied, squeezing his hand subtly in thanks before releasing it gently so it could join the other on the stem of her glass. She didn't wilt or blossm under his gaze at some women might, instead remaining in the same position, a small smile on her lips. "And I'm glad to see the same for you."
At the question, she knew which career he was truly referring to, but of course that was a subject they couldn't touch on there. "Well, thus far, though it has begun to wane a little. These days, many who practice my art are children, and that is more what the public wishes to see. I've been contemplating opening a ballet school before I fade into anonymity, as a matter of fact." It was something she had considered lately, but with her traveling she had yet to settle on one place in particular. "Perhaps back East. New York or Boston."