The whirling of the dancers was almost dizzying, as the Half Elven archer, who offered his name to her as Kaelen Swiftstrider, danced superbly. Hani was almost glad the music stopped, so she could catch her breath! She was smiling and laughing at Kaelen, who bowed to her, murmuring his thanks. To her surprise, another Elf came up to them as the music stopped. She turned to Ethirdir and grinned. "Ethirdir! How nice to see you again. Of course I will dance with you!" she smiled at Kaelen, who had simply nodded with a polite smile and left to find another partner.<br/><br/>Taliesen had taken a short break to wet his tongue and to take requests. The music that came from him now was slower and easier to relax into. As Ethirdir took her hand and they moved to catch the slower beat, Hani felt something infinitely sweet the way he had seen her on the floor with someone else and had not hesitated to gallantly come to her and sweep her away into his arms. There was a look in his eyes that hinted of a slight jealousy, though he did not say anything as he pulled her close.<br/><br/>Hani wondered if Doryn had noticed her as well? He was in a position to see all the dancers on the floor, and would not be too far into his drinking to miss seeing his rival come and whisk the Inkeepers daughter into the slow dance the others had requested. For a moment, she simply lost herself in the music, and the charming Elf who held her as if she was a treasured and precious possession. Ethirdir was a marvelous dancer, he moved to the beat and guided her into the intricate moves without a single misstep. Hani could feel his breath on her temple, where he gently rested his cheek, his lips tantalizing her ear. Yet, he was proper, even while holding her in his arms. She did not feel pressured to respond, though his charming ways were slowly wearing away her hesitation.<br/><br/>Thoughts of spending more time with Ethirdir were dancing in her head as well. At least he made no secret of his admiration of her, and he respected her wishes to remain chaste. This was a very different kind of flirting than what she had been doing with Doryn. She found she rather liked being pursued, by such a gallant and charming Elf. Not that she was against doing the chasing herself, as she had been teasing and flirting with Doryn almost shamelessly. She was certain she was wearing him down and sooner or later, he would not be able to resist. A wicked smirk might have crossed her face as she wondered if he would be jealous of Ethirdir? Oh it was a wicked game, and she knew well how to play it.<br/><br/>The music that the Bard played was dreamy and sweet, his fine voice carried over the dance floor as he sang of lost love and bitter tears of regret. Taliesen had chosen a slower tune to please the crowd, and Hani began paying attention to the lyrics.<br/><br/>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmOb5H8kL30