Goddamnit! He'd just appeared out of nowhere, she didn't even have time to prepare herself. "Bonsoir," she replied automatically, startled. "I-- thank you." Oh dear god, what was she supposed to say next? She silently cursed herself for managing to get out of all of her parents' engagements. At least she'd have had some practice at this sort of thing.

She looked at Leon helplessly. Step in, please?