He had known as soon as the words left his mouth that he had never said them. They were a powerful family, even if they did assume he was pursuing the heiress of the LaVelle family, they probably would not have taken offence. He simply wanted them to know that he was directly enthralled by Miranda. Her presence, her voice, the few glimpses of conversation he had overheard that pertained to her. She may not have been brought out before, but there had been glimpses for those careful enough or lucky enough to find them.<br/><br/>He was baffled for a moment by the Lady LaVelle. It had never occurred to him that such a request would come off in such a way as to 'give a mother's heart worry'. Lucky for him, the Lord LaVelle interjected in such a manner that everyone soon relaxed once more.<br/><br/>"I am honored to be invited milady." He responded, with a soft bow of respect. He would thank them both and slowly move to raise his glass once more.<br/><br/>"Might I ask, how will you be opening your home? Those wishing to court simply arrive, or is there a dinner party of some sort in the works?"