And I trust that you won't attempt to push past where I won't yield. It would not work, and I would lose some of my respect for you. [ Perfectly blunt again. He sighed. ] I would at least be far more polite than this curse would dictate.

[ There's another small blush. ] It is not as if I do not know how to dance as an entire category - but I doubt these escapades at the river involve the formal movements I'm familiar with. You do have me square in your sights, it seems, enticing me with learning something new. I want to show you how quickly I can pick up such a skill.

So, yes. I would learn how to dance informally without appearing entirely foolish with you.