"You always think I look good." Loki teased her with a wink. "But you already know what I think about how you look."

As they moved through the hallways, Loki was still not relaxed. But he was inwardly very pleased she was more relaxed. The Statesman did actually have a general purpose grand hall, where the ball was being held. A small orchestra was set up in a corner, and there was space for both dancing and some tables set out with servants circulating.