Event Open Masquerade Ball 2018

Golden Gentleman. Well, he was wearing a fair amount of golden thread woven into his outfit. Enough that he had to hide it from Asku so the rascal wouldn't try to make it into his nest or something. He'd actually flown off with the mask a few times and Irene had to go chase him down to get it back.

Irene led Huilu to the dance floor and then chuckled as he placed his hand on her back and clasped her right hand in his left. Proper separation between them maintained, as they were strangers- Irene knew how to be classy. "Fortunately I get cold no more easily than the next fellow. Admittedly I was in a rush to get here though so the cool air feels rather nice," he added with a wink and a grin.

It wouldn't have been the first time he danced with someone who had some kind of an aura. You tended to get used to experiencing that after decades on the island. Her's didn't seem harmful at the moment, so Irene focused on paying attention to their movements as they danced. Nothing flashy or complicated at first, just simple movements along with the music until he could tell how well-versed she was in dancing.

"I'm afraid I am a bit more connected with flames personally, but that shouldn't affect our dancing any Miss Sapphire. You mentioned possibly not being here next year. Are you a travelling sort?" He asked curiously and cocked his head just a tiny bit, a little bird-like actually. Travel was a favorite topic of his.

@EmiRose

Interesting. So the temperature was related somehow to the way she was feeling. Well, at least he'd know if he was upsetting her! Not that he was likely to do so.

She wasn't well trained in the art of ballroom dancing, to be sure. But that wasn't exactly uncommon. Irene had danced with countless numbers of people across all kinds of skill levels over the centuries. The dances might have changed over the years but one thing remained the same. You adapt to your partner and above all else you never let a misstep ruin the fun. He wouldn't let her fall even if she stepped on his feet.

Irene shook his head and laughed. "Nonsense, you are by no means disrupting anything. If you want disruptive I could tell you the story of a woman who practically crushed my foot every third step or so for an entire night." He was very much amused with her concern about dancing skills. She was really doing just fine. A little more practice and she'd have it down.

He listened intently while she answered him after taking her time mulling it over. As he adjusted their path to avoid two pairs of dancers that seemed to not be letting anyone get between them, she referenced the biggest downside to responsibilities- being tied down. He knew that lament well. Though he also knew of the opposite life, just getting up and leaving everything behind on short notice. Both had their downsides and joys.

"Myself? I too am fascinated by the world. I've traveled and seen a great many people in a great many places, but this island has been home to me for oh... over 50 years actually. I do travel quite a bit for vacations though," he sighed happily as he recalled his most recent vacation. Despite the difficulties of remaining hidden in the modern narrow reality it was still completely worth it to visit every so often.

@EmiRose