In fairness to Verity, modern Europeans would be equally as confused, but he likes to be flamboyant in old school ways. He is good at choosing wine, so maybe that will distract her.

"I can only hope that my company, or at least the wine, helps you enjoy it that much more." He winks and raises his glass to her before he sips it. Of course he knows why it's difficult. Parties are the place to go when you're trying to forget awful life happenings, it's only natural she attend and have some difficulty enjoying herself. "Any in particular I should make a note of introducing myself to?"