[ Consider it a super soft ball that barely managed to land at Ciri's feet. Or a kindness. Or both? Regardless, she's true to her word when she says that she enjoys it.

Hilda catches Ciri gracefully, fingers intertwining once again with hers before Swordwork requiring fancy footwork seems to be true in every world. It was one of the few places that the dancing lessons from Hilda's childhood had come in handy and where she hadn't had too much trouble. ]

No wonder you're good at both. [ Fabrics swish around them as the couples take a turn around the dance floor. ] We had a competition at the Academy between the houses that was about that very thing but it had more to do with how charming you were than your footwork or swordsmanship.

[ Those years seem so far away now and she can't help but look a little wistful at the thought. ]

Did you have to learn for something specific?