Lily didn't have anything against sparring with the Royal Engineer. It was tiring, sure, but he was an entertaining target. And she was looking forward to speaking with Ignacio, the 'Balladeer of Ghosts,' again. The problem was, she’d gotten a calling-card from Captain Mailedhoof that morning. He wanted to meet for dinner and cocktails, and she knew what would happen afterwards. She didn't want to disappoint her wealthy benefactor -- at least, not until she’d picked up her Gala dress from Louis Valise!