[To see Ramza partaking in the celebrations as well gladdened the knight, and she certainly hoped that the cheer of the city was helping him to be in a similar mood. At the very least, at the moment their hands met and they stepped into the dance, he did appear to be in a good humor.]

Some time ago, during the last festival, but the locals were eager to teach them again.

[Plus, she'd been in and around the convention center most of the day, alternately watching and joining in. So she'd had a little practice.]

I find it's more fun when I need to sweep a partner off their feet, in any case.

[That twinkle in her eye as she smiled didn't mean anything at all, really.]