Nodding along, Torie was looking forward to a time when the closeness of that family was hers entirely, but she would play at Anthony's pace for now. As long as it wasn't painfully slow. It was of course how things ought to go, but that didn't change her impatience. Whatever it was that Anthony had in his head about her potentially running in the face of real life, Torie was going to stick it out and prove him wrong. Maybe it was a fanciful notion, but she had a really good feeling about this.

Suki made to excuse herself and while Torie would enjoy a dance with her beau, he was going to have to wait a while.
"He'll have to wait a few, I'll be along soon as soon as I see to a couple of things." Plus she liked to tease Anthony just a little. "Tea next week would be lovely, give Mr. Foxwood my best." Torie passed Suki a smile and gave her arm a pat with her free hand. Hosting had responsibilities and she was going to make sure she covered everything she needed to before she settled in to enjoy any free time.