> > "Good evening, Jac," She says softly. > >"Good..." Jac starts then Mira sees his eyes widen, he stammers, "...I say!" Her smile blossoms from mere dawn to the full sun of midday. >Jac clears his throat and tries again, "Good evening Mira. Beautiful!" > >"As always...." he adds with a slight blush, "Beautiful as always." > >Jac takes her hand and steps back holding it up, "That is a lovely dress." > >He takes a deep breath and says, "You, um, it, um...it does you justice." "Thank you," She says softly, "I'm glad you approve." >Then he seems to recover some of his aplomb and says as he loops Mira's >arm under his and starts walking at her side toward the forward hatch, >"Our ride awaits outside. I thought we would drop by Maison D'argent >for appetizers before the Ball. There will be canapés and drinks there, >but nothing in the way of a meal. If you feel like it afterwards perhaps >we will drop by a late night cafe for a bite to eat?" "I would love that, Jac," Mira says simply. "How did your little meeting go?" Mira
