[He blinks in surprise at that. It isn't an unpleasant sort of surprise, but he half expected to be left to his own devices for the rest of the evening, once conversation had reached its natural end.

He glances down at his glass, which is still mostly full, then back up at Kate.]

Right. I don't mind, but-- Are you sure you wouldn't want to dance with some of the more... lively individuals out there?