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[Lee's nerves tensed during that moment of hesitation - wad it wrong to ask this? - but once it was replaced by a definite answer, he felt relieved and excited. Something in her voice resonated with him. She had sounded truly sincere, and he felt more anxious than he expected at the idea of impressing her with what he learned. He quickly rationalized it as wanting to prove himself to the one who had taught him. He had to make this count!]

I am so glad to hear that... [His own voice sounds a bit slower and softer than normal.

But it picks right up again as he goes to tug at her hand to guide her towards the dancefloor.]

Then let us proceed!