Tuck was leaning against the wall, obviously uncomfortable. As Avice watched, a young woman came up to him and spoke quietly to him. He gave her a polite smile, but shook his head and the woman pouted before leaving, heading back to her companions.
She watched curiously before approaching subtley, standing nearby as she watched the party before speaking. "Not one for dancing?"
He glanced down at her, surprised, before looking back out at the dance floor. "No, I'm afraid not. This is more my sister's area of expertise."
"I see.. So you're going to stand here by yourself then?" she said playfully, glancing at him out of the corner of her eye.
