Connal smiled widely as he watched the princess approach, and even laughed when she asked him to dance.  "Oh, my princess... I don't know whether to be honored that you ask, or humbled that I seem to be your last resort."  He take her hand softly and squeezed.  "Regardless, I would love to."<br/><br/>He led them out and guided her close, leading them as they danced.  Connal considered saying something, some words of encouragement, as he had seen how she had been turned away by the Goblin King... But in all honesty, he was happy for it, and he dared not speak for fear of betraying his true feelings on the matter.  This was not the place for it.  He only pulled her closer and continued dancing, leaning in to whisper a few words.  "Doesn't this feel right, Dawn?  Tell me you remember... "