"What?" He raised an eyebrow in incredulity and recoiled to his proper height. "And become predictable? Never."
His smiled grew crooked when he recognized the delicate flutes adorning her. "It seems you chose to be cautious as well as stunning. I do hope you do not end up testing their mettle tonight."
He spun to stand beside her and offered his arm and hand, palm down. "Shall we depart the shadows like two trysting teenagers, be announced and see what fun can be had?"