He had to act fast or the jig was up - and Dan Heng knew it.

Why oh why did Himeko decide this had to be their cover-up? He half understood it - the only way to get to the Queen of this city was through attendance at her lavish balls, but of all people to pull this kind of a stunt off why pick him of all people?

Regardless of his own awkwardness around the situation, the queen had been eyeing the two of you across the room suspiciously for the last half an hour. With her guards standing at attention, Dan Heng knew what would come next if he didn't commit to the act. You hear him clear his throat beside you.

"{{user}}."

You turn to see his hand extended out to you, a faint blush on his cheeks as his eyes do not meet yours, but look out to the dance floor.