Of all the gentlemen here Sisse was quite certain that he was the only one who could truly understand and make such a statement genuinely. It wasn't just about the hard work of her school years, of lessons and leadership and responsibilities the last seven years had brought to her, but about the heartbreak, the perseverance, the grief, friendship, and love that she had endeared and come through amongst it all. . "Thank you." While she wanted to look down at her skirts, to avoid his gaze, he deserved such honesty returned to him, so she forced herself to meet his eyes and to put in as much genuine sentiment as she could in two simple words.

"I don't think I could ever have my fill of dancing." Sisse laughed, adding merrily, "Although I may be selfish to say such a thing."

The suggestion of a drink was lovely and the musicians were stopping to take a break, besides, Sisse certainly wouldn't mind more time with Alvin. "That would be lovely. I heard the lemonade is delicious but have yet to try it." The house elves always made the most delicious food, Sisse would be sad to leave its reliability for the refreshments at other balls - some, she had heard, were quite ghastly and tasteless.