[ Ekkehardt's humor is no surprise. But one thing does catch her off guard. ]

Oh, he danced with you? [ She sounds a little surprised, for a moment, but that smile never leaves her face. She might be leaning towards wanting to tease Avery for a bit. ] That's not usually a skill he employs. [ At least, not when people he has to see again are around. ] You've seen something very unusual, then.