He nodded stiffly, for he suspected even if someone in her family wasn't well she wouldn't deem him the sort to share that information with. "Congratulations to her." He said, completely unsure of what else to add.

Thankfully, before he had to torture them both more with smalltalk the dance concluded. William dropped her hand (the loss immediately noticeable) and stepped back. He bowed politely in her direction, his every movement stiff and calculated. "Good evening," came lastly, as he turned on his heel and left her to continue on with her evening.

It was better this way.

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