The tease is there but it's of a different kind, one that makes him smile rather than gasp. He lets the play linger before eventually having his hand seek out his partner's freed one and squeezing gently as they sway. The gala was merely staging, background noise and myriad of shapes, for their hallmark moment. Really he's seen a dozen brain popcorn holiday movies that have this sort going on.

He leans his head back, "I would. It'd be rude and stupid for me to deny such a thing I enjoy and cherish."