in spite of relaxed stance , he observes the dancers with divided attention . " we have a similar dance at court . " head tilted to the side , sylvain leans just a bit closer to @monarhrh @succiducus @thenxghtwemxt @thcrnedthrones @whispcrings next to him , so as to be heard over lively crowd , music , and cheers . " i would join in , but i fear i would confuse one for the other and embarrass myself entirely . " a partial truth , as court dances are his least favorite aspect of nobility . in truth , though , the names tied to french nobility among the accused are at the forefront of his mind ; what that might mean for him as their peer .