[oh! the hostess! having only momentarily seen the hostess speak from a distance while having a few other things on his mind explains the lack of recognition. that awkward smile shifts into a more genuine one.]
I didn't realize that was you.
[he puts a hand to his chest and gives a small bow in response to the curtsy. being raised in the lower quarter doesn't mean lacking knowledge about manners and proper etiquette (and maybe he also looked up a few does and don't at balls the other day at the library).]
Flynn Scifo. It's a pleasure, Miss Natalia. Thank you for the invitation to tonight's event.
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I didn't realize that was you.
[he puts a hand to his chest and gives a small bow in response to the curtsy. being raised in the lower quarter doesn't mean lacking knowledge about manners and proper etiquette (and maybe he also looked up a few does and don't at balls the other day at the library).]
Flynn Scifo. It's a pleasure, Miss Natalia. Thank you for the invitation to tonight's event.