Blair perked up at this courtly gesture, delighted by the unexpected show of manners. Even when it boarded on the smarmy rather than the gentlemanly, she found herself enjoying Chuck's attentions.
"It's true," she agreed happily, glancing around the ornate foyer at her clear success. "Let's get you some champagne... it can be your reward for actually showing up on time." Crossing over to the beverage table, she carefully took a champagne flute and passed it to Chuck.
"So... have you spoken to Serena yet?" Blair asked casually, holding her own glass out to be clinked.