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"[b]Why must I be so kind[/b]"
Dorian repeats and ponders on the question asked of him, deliberating a response within his head for so long it seems as if he's not going to answer at all, finally.

[b]"Since I was young I developed strong values towards achieving the tasks laid out before me, I am a bit of a driven individual. Tonight however I was given a task that I have not undertaken in a long long time.[/b] a slight smile creeps across his face as he looks towards the floor. Unable to hide it, the faintest soft blush of nervousness and embarrassment taints his cheeks just below his mask. 
"[b]Tonight I was tasked with enjoying myself, and dancing with you, I truly was. But I cannot have my pleasure come at another's expense. You see it would leave me absolutely guilt ridden. No, my service to you is absolutely selfish in nature, your company gives me a joy I would gladly seek out. Maybe even again after tonight sometime?[/b]

His suave smooth demeanour slightly cracking as truth and hope etch through his form and words.
He brushes the hair back from her face and catches her eyes in his, staring deep into her, far beyond the superficial makeup, mask and outfit.