"Apologies," she says with a soft laugh. "Sometimes I get so caught up in the moment I forget myself. That said, I'm Arha, and you should definitely come dance." Her cornflower-blue eyes are bright and merry, her lips turned in a winning smile that says she means no harm as she lets go and turns a hand up for the taking.

"It's a celebration, after all, and I would love to share it with you."