This is a man, was the constant refrain that Kenneth found himself repeating in his head like a mantra. Some part of him was vaguely aware that if the man gave any indication of returned interest, he might not mind so much... no, that was a dangerous thought to have. He stifled it down. Even so... no reason to be unfriendly.

"I am sure the hosts would not be adverse to you conjuring a pair up," he suggested. Indeed, he doubted the hosts would take much notice of anything, immersed in conversation as they were.