[He doesn't want to be here, but that's no surprise. He can't dance to save his immortal life, that is not really music, the patrons are full of sin, and - most important - the prices are immoral. No, honestly, how is a mere florist supposed to pay for that Screwdriver? He can only hope, pray that the lady he is obliged to meet is not half into alcoholic stimulation as he is, otherwise he will have to bet whatever remains of his savings on the next horse race (for there must be horse races somewhere!), and young master would disapprove.
Young master would also disapprove if he stood up a poor innocent lady, who was most likely equally lured into this trap by the adorable little girl who thinks she is Emma Woodhouse. No, that would be just ungentlemanly. And so Kevin has showed up on his best behavior and - God help him - his good Sunday suit, all proper and respectful. His goal is to politely reassure the poor woman of his well kept chastity and spend just enough time with her so he will not offend her feminine sensibilities.
Given his previous experience - or lack of - with the fair sex, Kevin fears that will represent quite an ordeal.
It is only when his eyes locate the person wearing the indigo badge that he realizes this evening will pose an entirely different challenge.]
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Young master would also disapprove if he stood up a poor innocent lady, who was most likely equally lured into this trap by the adorable little girl who thinks she is Emma Woodhouse. No, that would be just ungentlemanly. And so Kevin has showed up on his best behavior and - God help him - his good Sunday suit, all proper and respectful. His goal is to politely reassure the poor woman of his well kept chastity and spend just enough time with her so he will not offend her feminine sensibilities.
Given his previous experience - or lack of - with the fair sex, Kevin fears that will represent quite an ordeal.
It is only when his eyes locate the person wearing the indigo badge that he realizes this evening will pose an entirely different challenge.]