Alright. I shall adhere to those terms and use your surname. I quite like it, too.

[ although neuvillette gently rejects her first demand, the second two are met with amiable agreement. mona is ultimately satisfied. though, it is also a shame; she would've liked to speak his first name aloud. when was the last time the iudex heard it from another? has anyone ever been so familiar? mona will have to quietly stash ▆▆ away, a lovely title that she perceived through her magic alone.

there is further amusement to be found in the weariness of his sigh. rather than the small noise she made before, mona actually giggles now. the sound is relatively quiet, but still cusps on something cute and feminine. ]

However, I do take enjoyment in being the first of your dance partners in a long while. Dancing is often something I do sparingly, but since we are here... I thought it was only fitting to make an attempt.

[ she takes a final sip of her champagne and passes the empty glass off to a waiter. then, like a gentleman would do for his lady, mona lifts out her palm with her fingers slightly curled.

the gesture is clear: please take my hand in yours. ]