Emily and Ashton and OPEN
Ashton adjusted to the hand holding fairly easily, seeing Emily look around the room, and he did as well, spotting Barclay and surprised to see him there. He watched for a moment, not registering what Emily said to him as he saw his witch get a drink with another witch. Barclay had come, after all? And with a date.
Confused and curious, wanting to go ask Barclay why he had come, Ashton realized Emily was saying she could tolerate Barclay for him and he shook his head and instead pulled her towards the dance floor. Emily didn't like Barclay and Barclay didn't like her. Ashton knew it would not help Barclay answer his questions if Emily was there. He could ask him later. Instead, they would dance and, once they arrived at the dance floor, Ashton turned to Emily and glanced at the other dancers for some hint on how to go about it.