Richard wasn't really one to go to a lot of events but he had been told that he needed to put in a little more effort so here he was. He wasn't regretting his choice, he found. He was absolutely enjoying the little bonfires and the excellent displays of magic put into tonight. Richard was especially fond of the living ice sculptures, admiring one of the ice reindeer as it moved past him. He had yet to go on the ice, however.

Soon enough, his gaze caught onto a familiar face. Miss Lacey had always been pleasant company in the past so he saw now reason to approach her. "I am doing quite well, Miss Lacey. And you? Are you enjoying your night?" Richard asked as he took a steaming mug of hot cocoa from a passing footman.