"I completely understand," he tried his most charming smile but inside he was fuming that Lucius won this round, but there was still the rest of the weekend, who knows what could happen. He still had hope he could win her affection and love just for him to break her heart moments later. The tears would be delicious.
As he was walking behind the house elf, determined to kick her into the wall as soon as he left the sight of the hosts, but he still had one last trick up his sleeve, "Save a dance for me tonight will you? You are a marvelous dancer, Cissa," he said walking out the doors before she could respond or have Lucius respond for her.
This time, he kicked the house elf for sheer joy and fun.