Elissa was all too familiar with Haytham's reserved nature in public, but she had hopes he might emerge from that shell a bit during such lessons. As they slowly whirled past another couple, she took a split-second to take note of the sapphire necklace worn by the female of the dancing pair and she mentally added it to her 'List of Things to Take'.

"When this dance is over, will you believe me when I say that I need some air? Or will it seem a flimsy excuse to find a dark alcove with you?"