Invitation to a trip

"You dance really well. Are you a professional?" Elliana asked Alcinder as soon as they sat on the chair, and Alcinder looked into her happy eyes before shaking his head.

"It's a protocol. The council head's son should be excellent in each and every thing. Plus, it comes in handy during all the balls, and parties that I have to attend because I am probably some big shot in their eyes when I haven't taken the position," Alcinder said.

"Well, isn't it great? To know and Excel in everything? I can only be proud of myself in a few things," Elliana sighed dreamily.

"And is one of them acting cute to win people's favor?" Alcinder mused.

"No. It's sword fighting," Elliana smirked at Alcinder, and he was visibly surprised. 

He had expected her to say bike racing, but this was something entirely new and unexpected.