I didn't realize there would be a second dance with you tonight. Talk about a bold offer considering I had to ask you to help me shake off someone I had danced with twice.

[ Her eyes sparkle mischievously, a clear sign that she doesn't mean anything serious by it. Quite the opposite in fact. She looks absolutely pleased at the prospect of another dance so long as it means more time together. ]

The feel of Ciri's hand sliding down to her waist is warm and she leans into it, slipping her own arm around hers. ]

It's exactly that. They send the children of nobles and those that want to become knights or army generals some day to learn all about the art of war. [ There's a bit of an unserious tone despite the subject matter to Hilda's voice that ends with it punctuated by a trill of her lips. ] The classes were pretty boring if I'm being honest. But Byleth made them more interesting. So did my friends.