“No, no! I don’t mind you carrying on,” Egil said with a chuckle. “Coming here was worthwhile, even if it was a last minute decision,” there was a wink under his mask. It wasn’t a total confession that he just sneaked in uninvited, but it was more relaxed nonetheless. There was just something comfortable out here, speaking to her like he was. After all, what she said was true, he agreed wholeheartedly that they were free to be who they were. The mask, he supposed, was added comfort, but somehow he felt that there was something more. Or he could just be overcomplicating things.<br/><br/>Whatever the case, he did feel better after speaking with her. He had gotten a few things off his chest that he’d been holding onto for far too long.<br/><br/>When she mentioned that this night can’t last forever, his expression fell a bit. He hadn’t intended for his reaction to be so intense, but carried it well regardless. A small nod of agreement was given. “Likewise,” he said softly. Indeed, this night turned out to be much more exciting than he expected. He would have likely been chased out, or arrested, by the guards by now if he had approached any other person.<br/><br/>Egil took in a deep breath, letting her words sink in a bit more. Since their time together was soon coming to a close, he thought it best to wrap things up quickly. She might have waved the guards off for now but there was no telling when they would realize their search was not getting them anywhere and come back. Or, perhaps they had given up their search, thinking that he already left… He decided it was best that he left here soon, regardless. Best not to take chances.<br/><br/>“You said I was fooled, but I must be honest with you,” there was a slight pause. He was comfortable, but he was still choosing his words carefully. “As this seems to be a time of honesty, that is. I had a feeling, since the moment I extended the invitation to dance, that you were somebody important. The way you carry yourself was enough to tip me off, and this conversation we’re having. You’re passionate.” Why he’d chosen to mention this, out of all the things he could say, was simple really. Call it pride, but he didn’t want her to believe he was some idiot.  “I wish everybody showed as much passion as you’ve showed me tonight.” He looked down below, at some people who appeared to have gotten some fresh air as well.<br/><br/>“Either I’m lucky, or fate is just toying with us,” he was being somewhat facetious, but there was also something truthful about that. To think, out of everyone he could have approached, he ended up with someone so important to this kingdom. “It’s strange, eh? How some people are brought together…” He grinned. By now she likely figured out he was not royalty. “I suppose what I’m trying to say is that I’m truly enjoying my time with you. It’s refreshing, knowing that even someone of royalty can let loose once in a while.” He glanced at the doors, thinking he had seen movement on the other side again, but brushed it off as people that were attending this event.<br/><br/>Egil took a step toward the doors, “Shall we go back inside then?”<br/><br/>There were two options for escape: slip through the crowd or jump from the balcony… Neither were favorable, but perhaps his newfound companion could aid in his escape somehow. He wasn’t going to completely rely on it, but it was a thought.