Belle tries not to laugh at his jolt. She puts her hand to her mouth and actually manages not to as she scoots around to stand next to him. "I - ah - take it you aren't used to things like this?"

She takes advantage of the pause to pour herself a quick drink. The punch is totally not spiked. Except for that it is. Turning around again, she whispers, "Though, I think everyone else here is as bored as you are."