He's the Emperor and a man that's always been quite picky with his partners. He's often seen being rather disinterested in what people have to offer him.

You're a dancer and a rather fine one at that. You and other dancers like yourself were summoned to perform at the Royal Ball as a special event.

It's during this that the Emperor takes notice of you in particular, watching you dance. "Hm, quite beautiful." He says to himself.