Cedric was slightly embarrased that he had spent more time dancing with swords than with beautiful women and started off a bit rusty. He could see her friends watching as they turned, and more people started to fill the dance floor. He noticed Lord Lyon watching from the doorway, his eyes squarely on them as they danced, and Cedric wondered if they disappeared from the ballroom so soon would cause concern. But looking into Lady Kate's eyes, he smiled and turned and floated through the arch to the terrace.<br/><br/>As the song came to a close, Cedric held her hand high as she turned and spun around once, letting her dress bloom before stopping facing him. Cedric smiled and said,<br/>"You are a wonderful dancer Lady Kate! I am sure every officer will want to dance with you. I am honoured that I was blessed to dance with you first."<br/>The chill air of the clear night wasted no time at biting at them. The moon threw it's silvery sheen over the land, and Cedric said,<br/>"Maybe it was folly to come outside on this wintry night."<br/>Remembering his manners, he started to remove his dress jacket to drape over her shoulders.