The blue orbs of her eyes lightened as he said his name, head declining in a nod of acknowledgement, the smile haunting her lips growing to a more substantial size. "Tis a pleasure to meet you, m'lord..." Briefly, she almost felt bad for not getting up and properly addressing him, but she'd no energy left for such pleasantries. Her body burned, muscles ached, and any energy she<span style="font-style: italic">did</span>have remaining she'd need to run.<br/><br/>In light of the circumstances, she figured one missing curtsy could be overlooked.<br/><br/>Now, she didn't miss the challenge in his tone; If anything, it goaded her on, causing a mischievous spark to light up the soft blue hues of her eyes. The smile that had taken hostage of her lips turned more quirked, resembling a smirk though she'd never admit to it. "Ladies don't smirk," her mother always taught her. "They merely grin with knowing."<span style="font-style: italic">What mother doesn't know...</span>came the idle thought before turning her attention fully onto Mordankell.<br/><br/>"I can assure you, a stiff drink is what I need," came her reply, tone light with the acceptance of the challenge bestowed on her. "While I can't guarantee I'll be able to keep up, I will certainly try." Leaning in, almost in a conspiratory manner, she loosed a low laugh. "Though, I believe I should warn<span style="font-style: italic">you</span>of something as well...I can be quite divulgatory whilst drinking, so I pray you'll remain a gentleman and not take advantage of that? If that isn't the case, I'll have to take my leave..."<br/><br/>It was something she'd always worried about while drinking, the urge to talk was always far greater than she'd like. Something about the warmth of a liquid smoothing down her throat always loosened her tongue, and some would take advantage of such. Given how he'd been thus far, she hoped he'd not be the sort, lest she have to leave unexpectedly because of it. There were just things one shouldn't talk about, or press for information for, especially when in such a compromised position.<br/><br/>"Now..." she added, her brow quirking as her dulcet tones became filled with a laughter that'd not yet crossed the threshold of her lips. "About that entertainment..."