Jeanne it is, then.

I think the "proper" thing to do in this situation —

[ air quotes. ]

— would be to ask you to dance, considering this is a party and all, but, well... I don't exactly want to step on your feet. And I assure you, I definitely would. Besides, there are other things to do besides dance.

[ his face is a little flushed with embarrassment. ]

But I didn't want to leave you here all by yourself. Maybe we can just, you know, talk? Get to know each other?