*sighs* Oh, I've upset you. And on the job, too. *frowns, glad of the physical barriers when it is so hard not to touch you (he remembers every second of that dance)* No white knight, I'm afraid. But you're no damsel to be rescued.
*glances around rather more warily (diamonds, diamonds everywhere, and there are too many of his fellow lords here tonight)* The truly blind have gilded the lily and I have worn out my welcome.