Akane let out a small laugh. [color=rosybrown]"It's quite possible."[/color] She said. Her cheeks had remained flushed as Cora had wrapped her arms around her neck. This wasn't the first time they had been this close to each other, after all the two hugged and were very close in the times they would hang out.. but it was different this time. Akane could feel that. She felt particularly aware of everything.. the contact of their bodies.. the sea salt smell of her hair. 

It was Cora's exclamation that snapped the kitsune out of her trance. Their eyes met as Cora lifted her gaze to meet her's, and it was upon her response that Akane fully relaxed, glad she was enjoying this. 

[color=rosybrown]"I just.. saw you with Geralt and I really wanted to dance with you."[/color] She said a little sheepishly. Cora had always been one to blush really easily.. but the flush in her cheeks was being maintained. Perhaps it was the alcohol? It was likely she looked the same. She had almost forgotten that she had drank, solely focused on the woman in her arms. 

[color=rosybrown]"Well.. you're the most beautiful dancing partner I could have asked for."[/color] The words slipped out from her almost naturally, captivated by Cora's gaze. It was really.. the most aware she had been of the mermaid.. but she liked this. She liked holding her like this in her arms. 

Aurel had held back a flinch as Illyana had already stepped on his feet. He had expected it, so it hadn't really caught him by surprise. He simply smiled at her. 

[color=#a7d3d4]"Don't worry about it, I know what I signed up for."[/color] He teased, doing his best to lead her properly as to avoid as many of the attacks of her feet as possible.

[color=#a7d3d4]"That's true, it's not that bad."[/color] He reassured, glad to see that Illy was appearing to ease up a little. She had definitely been pretty tense lately, hopefully it would help her relax. 

Ivory caught that look of nostalgia from Lucien. It was rare for her to see him like that.. and while it made it curious, she decided not to ask and had instead gave Akane and Cora another glance. [color=darkgray]"Seems like they didn't need our guardianship after all.. they seem to be doing just fine."[/color] Ivory said with a small smile. It was clear the two were lost in their own little world.

Lucien followed Ivory's gaze to the two, a smile tugging at his lips. [color=burlywood]"Yes.. they certainly are."[/color] He was happy that it had worked out for them. Maybe.. this situation would help give the two a little push.