[What does Linhardt know about charm? Just about nothing. What he does know is that Lorenz's lines make him smile, amused, partly because of the self-compliments. Others might not like such comments, but he's doing his best not to chuckle.]
How kind of you to say, Lorenz. I accept your invitation.
[And he falls silent after that, fully intending to leave it there and see how the other man responds.
Meanwhile, he turns his focus a bit more on making sure his dancing is at least a little more acceptable. Slightly less stiff. Maybe he wants to impress a little after pulling that little stunt.
...He hopes Lorenz doesn't react too badly. At the worst he'll take it as a joke... right?]
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How kind of you to say, Lorenz. I accept your invitation.
[And he falls silent after that, fully intending to leave it there and see how the other man responds.
Meanwhile, he turns his focus a bit more on making sure his dancing is at least a little more acceptable. Slightly less stiff. Maybe he wants to impress a little after pulling that little stunt.
...He hopes Lorenz doesn't react too badly. At the worst he'll take it as a joke... right?]