Everett had expected her to stiffen at his touch, but to her credit she didn't pull away or stiffen or anything else. Instead she stood there and apologized.

He let her speak as his fingers worked their way down her laces. "It's quite alright." Everett assured her. A moment lager he was done.

"There you go." Everett stepped back from her dress laces were finished. "Do you need help with the rest?" He found himself asking.