Oh, Lorenz, you're simply too kind to me. If my beauty outshines all else, then truly your own handsomeness is equal - a lovely complement. The sun to the moon, as it were.

[ She settles a hand on her chest, as if she's been positively wounded (in a good way) by his words and trots right up to him, taking his hands in hers. ]

Yes, thankfully we're not having to fight our way through city streets tonight. How have you been doing? And how do you find the party?