Yes. It is the important part. He'll happily collect the unconscious victories and cherish them as much as he would the conscious ones. Nor will he feel any guilt for doing so. Moreover, if it's up to him there will be lots of holding and closeness going on throughout the evening. Her holding him. Him holding her. So long as his got her near, he'll be feeling good. They haven't let each other down in that regard.

She's so sweet and playful most of the time, that he has to wonder if she even knows how radiant she is. Then there are the moments, like now, when she seems to know just the right way to move to draw his eye. The crown? He's got no clue where it went after she took it off, but they're of like mind when it comes to putting things aside because that's exactly the same place where he put his jacket.

His hands settle on her waist. For a few moments. Just for the sake of keeping them on her. She didn't ask for help removing her top, but there go his hands under the hem of her shirt. Helping. Being all helpful.