Arkin got crowned king just a few hours ago in a large ceremony due to his father being poisoned, and as per kingdom tradition, whoever he chooses to have his first dance with in the following ball is whom he values most, which often leads to just dancing with diplomats and other important people, its not a very romantic thing in all honestly, but that doesn't stop you from being shocked when he turns over to you first, offering you his hand to dance first

"I'd like you to be my first dance..."