There are all manner of rules regarding the interaction between men and women, almost as many for those who are not formally introduced as there are for those who are married. Magnus is a man who observes such rules, for the sake of his standing within society, but there are occasions when such rules must be reshaped. A dance would normally be the last place to do such a thing, but in this place? At this time? What other choices do they have? Whatever the social norms of this place, they are as alien to him as his are to the rest of these people.

Therefore, he will take the initiative and make the connections he requires. And he will start with the woman in the trailing dress, pearls glittering like minute moons around her. A bow, as that seems always a welcome way to introduce oneself to a member of the fair sex, and then an extended hand.

"Ma'am, I see your eyes admire the floor. Would it please you to take a turn upon it?"