Yes, that was a sentiment that he could agree with wholeheartedly. Typically he didn't have the patience to attend events that were boring, but he understood debutantes didn't have the same luxury. This season, regrettably, he might not, either. Already the prospect of half a dozen boring balls was making his skin itch.

She threw better parties, though, from what he recalled. Emrys, as it turned out, also threw parties that were anything but boring, though most people didn't have first hand experience to say so.

"Well, the hosts and hostesses of the world ought to do their best to save us from such things," he said with a shrug. "Have you ever been to one of my parties?" he asked, though he would be surprised indeed if the answer was yes. He'd certainly never invited her, though sometimes people did slip in on the arms of other guests.