Akane shook her head. [color=rosybrown]"Oh no need to apologize, I was simply focused on the stage."[/color] She said with a smile. It was a bit difficult to get used to his strange presence, but she'd manage soon enough. 

[color=rosybrown]"I'm happy to hear you're enjoying yourself, but there's no need to be so modest." [/color]She said, before following Geralt's glance to Ivory's performance. It was probably best she left him to it. 

[color=rosybrown]"I look forward to it!"[/color] She said, before stepping away. Giving the man a small wave, she ran off toward the other side of the stage, peeking around for a moment before shifting into one of the carnies. It was the least conspicuous appearance. With that, she walked out off the side stage and went to stand beside the audience so she could get a clear look of the stage for Geralt's performance. 

It was around that time that Aurel returned after getting all of his snakes settled, and had approached Illyana.

[color=#a7d3d4]"It seems like I made it just in time.."[/color] Aurel said quietly.