[ He's not subtle by any means. He's fit right in here in Aphaia overall with his flashy, flamboyant nature and rugged charm. The train and its rioting was fun, sure, but there's something about the atmosphere here that just really suits him. His points were low but not seeming to care much had actually won him over more people than it didn't somehow and his ratings improved.

It probably helps too that the Colosseum being a bloodbath or ballroom doesn't matter; he could adapt and adjust to either, but he is glad it's the latter when he sees Maria. Their eyes meet and he smiles brightly in response. Whoever he was talking to before loses his attention abruptly so that he doesn't keep her waiting. ]

Of course, [ he answers, already raising a hand to take one of hers with ease. ] You beat me to asking you first, I admit, but I'm glad you did ask. [ Did she, actually? Probably not, but it sounds better to say so. ] Dancing and then drinks though, perhaps? I have to thank you somehow.