By the time he saw her, she was gazing toward the women dancing nearby in various states of undress. The Madame gestured toward them and whispered in the redhead's ear. She wasn't really listening, she was gazing at those dancers as they moved in ways she had never learned. She was fascinated. By the time he made it close enough to hear any conversation, pointed toward the woman in question as he tried to reach Cerise, the young woman said, "I..." She trailed off and ached to be where the dancers stood. It was a tempting offer, but at what cost to her?

Then she glanced over toward the crowd, realized what a place she was in and she saw him. Perhaps it was desire to see his face fill with shock, but she lifted a brow and said loudly enough, "It sounds like a promising start," to the Madame. "I'll consider your offer." Her eyes locked onto his, and she seemed to be challenging him.