"I also know who to invite, where to sit them, and which topics make for polite conversation. And how to ask a lady to dance without causing undue scandal. Important with debutantes." He pointed, as if this were information Billy would need to recall later. Goodnight could hear the laugh waiting on the edges of Billy's voice. He'd been quieter as their company grew, and in a man that was already quiet, the silence had been noted.
Perhaps he would have to content himself with a smile. Goodnight reached, lightly touching the upturned corner of Billy's mouth in an I see you sort of gesture. His hand dropped again, crossing the other where his weight leaned on the rail.
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Date: 2016-10-17 05:43 am (UTC)Perhaps he would have to content himself with a smile. Goodnight reached, lightly touching the upturned corner of Billy's mouth in an I see you sort of gesture. His hand dropped again, crossing the other where his weight leaned on the rail.