[The noise she made was hardly elegant as her ankle was tugged sideways just as she was taking a step. The latticework wove itself up her leg swifter than she could gather her wits, and she had to grab the stranger's arm just so she didn't lose her balance completely. By the time she'd steadied herself it was almost finished binding them together, her pastel sundress hitched up to mid-thigh to accommodate the bindings that she was pretty sure were still weaving themselves into more intricate patterns.

At that point all she could do was sigh, her shoulders slumping. It was probably best to wait until the rope had finished knotting itself before trying to undo it, unless she wanted her hands bound up in it again.]

Well, that's not exactly how I'd like to introduce myself to handsome strangers.

[When she looked up to meet his gaze, her expression was deeply apologetic and her smile lopsided.]

Sorry for grabbing you like that, are you okay?