[ And to brush up on her plant puns. He should pleased to serve some purpose rather than wilting away in a corner elsewhere. ]

If I handled the rabble on my own, it'd leave you with very little to occupy yourself with. [ Waving a hand dismissively towards the scene. ] Interfering with festivities of this nature would be unbecoming for one of nobility, wouldn't you agree, blossom?

[ Lowering her hand, her eyes look him over briefly, fully intent on locking her gaze with his before asking: ] Or are you fussing still over the last party we attended together?