[Alois leans down a little to accommodate her, which is so strange, because they used to be closer in height. He wants to cringe at himself. So weird. When he draws back, though, he's bright, of course.]

I wanted tonight to be good, that's why! Now then. It's a lovely setup, isn't it? I wonder who all has come after all... Oh, Ahiru, you have to go dancing. Your skirt will look so good when you spin.