The shoulder pat makes her chuckle. She involuntarily flexes the fingers of her left hand — she's left it unbound for some time now, but it's still a little bruised.

"I promised Lady Aphrodite I wouldn't break anythin'. I reckon that includes other guests."

She brightens.

"Ah, the elusive beau. You're quite handsome together."

Kate has an air about her of a doting mother giving the prospective boyfriend the eye.

Don't worry, X, it doesn't last long.

"Has he asked you t'dance yet?"