Just Away from the Bonfire: Ellie & Rider & Kaden
He didn't miss the look that clouded her face as she confirmed she'd never really danced. Not for the first time, his spirit dampened a little as he thought about what it must have been like for her locked up as she was. His smile never faltered, though. He was determined that she would enjoy herself. "Well you can make up for it tonight then."
When she set her cup down and came toward him, his entire face lit up. "That's my girl." Standing so close to one another, it became clear just how much he dwarfed her. Nearly a full foot taller than her, the top of her head barely reached his shoulder. And his giant hand almost completely enveloped hers. "Such a wee lass," he said with an only mildly bad impression of her accent.
Bad impressions were soon forgotten, however, as Rider began to dance with her. One hand in hers and the other on her waist, he twirled her around in time with the music. It was an upbeat tune, and he grinned as they bopped along to it. "See? Not so awful, right? Tell me you're not having fun." He spun her around for good measure.