It still gave Roman a bit of a pause to hear Miss Montague say his name. He personally would have rather they be engaged before showing such familiarity. They had been courting for six months now, however, so it was not altogether out of place.

"Which fruit are you meant to be emulating?" Roman asked instead. He had been trying to puzzle it out but was at a loss, if he was being quite honest. He supposed he might not know as much about fruit as the young woman did. "You look very lovely." She really was with her dark hair and large, bright blue eyes. He took his lady's arm and moved towards the refreshments.