Even the spring has her cruelties. There's no good reason at the moment to dwell on these things. She'd rather revel in the kindness they can still show each other. The warmth of those feelings will have to last them both through all manner of hard times. And it's only natural to prefer to think about the good things.

The multiverse has a great need for people who can do the right thing at the right time. So many focus on 'good', 'nice', 'kind', or their opposites. 'Right' is on a whole different scale.

"Okay. That's where the drinks are too, and I bet you could use one right about now." She wouldn't blame him for wanting to get drunk soon, or right after she leaves. She would if the roles were reversed. He can steer them down the stairs, and she'll make sure her dress stays out from underfoot. (Trains are elegant, not practical.)

"Everyone's gonna be so jealous seeing me with the handsomest man in the room," she teases with a fond smile. "It's probably a good thing they didn't get to see how nice dancing with you can be."