"Yes, forgive me. As I said, slightly ill suited to the occasion. And speaking of dances - I imagine you had best find a suitable partner then." Edwin replied with thin smile, furrowing his brow ever so slightly. He looked down towards Liviana as she spoke to him and smiled "Of course my lady, though I assure you I am quite fine. Please, accompany me."

He gently led her away, speaking again only once they were out of earshot of Andronikos. "Apologies that I couldn't get rid of the tweerp bothering yourself and your friends. I had expected greed to win his attention if only for a few minutes but alas?" He said quietly as he looked down to her, studying her for a few moments.

He arrived at the table but didn't take anything save for pouring himself a glass of water "I've already eaten, truth be told. Please don't be annoyed at me interrupting, I feel it's safer you and Andronikos maintain a healthy distance- I know that Andronikos pulled it on himself but- slapping him? Here? You'll be lucky if that doesn't end up on the front page of newspapers and magazines everywhere. I don't mean to sound patronising but, well, it's hardly what you want to happen." He said before drinking from his glass, then giving a slightly mischievous smile "Still, any damage would be an improvement to his smug little face."

He placed the glass down into the table and reached out, taking her hand gently "If I may, I almost didn't recognise you; I am not entirely sure certain nobles would approve of the dress but it and the makeup- it makes you look very elegant, actually."