The borrowed confidence served Lirael well, making up somewhat for her lack of instruction in dance. She followed Jareth's lead quite well, trusting his stregth and grace. It was a very different experience from the earlier waltz, and made her understand why people say dancing often leads to...other things.
"Tell me, your highness. I am by no means an expert on this place and time, but the behavior I have seen in movies and television.. I cannot believe all of these modern young women would ask for something as innocent as a kiss, or as chaste as the alabaster lady's wish to be in your presence forever." Lirael considered herself 'old-fashioned' in many ways, but the thoughts had crossed even her mind. And Jareth certainly seemed equipped for such a request. "What happens to those women who are more bold with their wish?"