Zach seemed at ease after a while when it seemed Helga wasn't to be critical of his lack of dancing prowess.

"The ocean is very lovely. We used to venture to the seaside quite often when my nieces and nephews were very young. The sounds of waves crashing on sand and the wonderful odor of the salty air was always comforting." He mused, prone to rambling a bit due to nerves. Miss Scamander, however, seemed friendly enough, and she had yet to ask any awkward questions.

"I am just visiting, as well. My parents are staying here for a time." He left it unsaid that it was their idea that he attend such a gathering. No need to make the lady feel as if dancing with her was some sort of chore.