>"Welcome home Anon" Lilly says as you enter the door
>She approaches you and kisses you briefly before returning to what she was doing
>You smile and set your stuff down on the table and go to the bed room to change out of your work clothes
>It's been about two months sense the trip to the range and picnic
>You had to explain to her what has happened to the British Empire and Rhodesia, and boy she did not take it well
>She went into a state of depression of about two weeks, but was able to pull through
>You think her etiquette has rubbed off on you, because you have changed some
>You stopped swearing in the presence of the opposite gender, and began working harder
>You think the working harder is because you know you have to support yourself and Lilly now
>Thanks to this you somehow earned a promotion today
"Lilly, I have outstanding news to tell you!"
>"What is it Anon?"
"Through weeks of hard work and dedication, I was promoted today!"
>Lilly claps her hand in excitement
>"Anon that is wonderful news! Oh we must celebrate!"
"Indeed we must! For I also have got us tickets to a waltz tonight!"
>Lilly's draw drops slightly, eyes going wide in disbelief
>"A-a-a real waltz? Tonight?"
"Yes, Now we both must get ready, right?"
>Lilly snaps out of her surprise and nods with a smile on her face
>"Of course, I will get right to it"
>Two hours later you both are walking into the cities concert hall arm in arm
>"Tickets please" the ticket master says
>"Well you two certainly are ready for tonight" he says as you hand him the tickets
>As you walk into the Hall to find your table Lilly looks at you
>Anon If I may ask, Do you know how to dance?"
>crap
>You can do the basics from all the formal events you had to go to in the past but you're not so sure
"Well....I kind of can"
>Lilly looks at you with a slightly disappointed look
>"We'll be fine, It'll be great fun"
>You sit down at your table and begin looking at the menu for tonight
>You scan through and figure out what you would like before telling the waiter what you would like
>After a filling dinner with a concert from the cities orchestra, you stand up and offer your hand to Lilly as the dance floor is pronounced open
>She places her hand on top of your open hand, as a proper lady should
>The orchestra begins to play https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s9oM_vNlyY
>You walk like this towards the dance floor to the music
>As you reach the dance floor you both let go and face each other
>You slightly bow and Lilly responds with a curtsy
>You then come together again, left arms out and hands intertwined while you place you your right hand on her shoulder and she does the same
>You both begin to dance, slowly circling the room while you yourselves make circle as well with the steps of the waltz
>You feel like you are in a current of a wide slow moving river, but dancing
>Somehow you are able to keep up with Lilly who, at some points gives you quiet commands while counting along
>"1,2,3, now raise your arm" she says softly the first time you spin her
>one point of the dance your faces are mere inches away for each other
>You look into Lillys eyes, which causes her to blush slightly while smiling
>This sight brings a bigger smile from you but the dance flows on, making sure you are not too close for long
>As the song is ending you spin Lilly one last time, and then dip her while Lilly keeps her left arm out
>You remain in this position while the people not dancing applaud those who are
>After a few seconds you hear the single thump of a man slamming his foot against the wood
>You rise, her hand in yours with hers resting on top standing side by side
>You bow to the crowd while Lilly curtsies and you then return to your table
> The night goes on with more dancing and flowing to the heartbeat of the music
>As you drive home Lilly turns to you
>"Anon, I really want to thank you for tonight, I was taught to dance back in my service days but...was never allowed to attend"
"Now why is that?"
>"Well...the high command didn't want soldiers who had rifles or service weapons with spirits to get too close, so they tried to limit interaction when not in the field"
>"This was actually the first dance I've ever attended"
"If it makes you feel better, it was my first time as well. I mean with this type of dance"
>Lilly looks at you with curiosity so you respond before she can ask
"I've been to other parties or dances before but they just weren't as elegant as this one"
>"Ah, i see"
"I also didn't care for dancing at those anyways, all the ladies there wore provocative clothing and would do 'dances' that would be considered borderline lewd"
>"Like what, If i may ask"
"There's one where they uhhh....grind on the mans private areas"
>"Oh my, how scandalous! What have women become these days?" Lilly says while turning a bright red from what you guess is her thinking about such actions
"There are still ladies who prefer more proper dancing and attire, but I do believe you top them all Lilly, and that's one thing on the very long list of why I love you"
>Lilly quickly turns her head away from you
>"My Anon, you can be quite the charmer sometimes, I'm afraid I might fall for you"
"But Lilly, you already have!"
>You both start giggling like little kids as you continue the drive home
>You feel a weight as Lilly leans up against you, starting to try to cuddle with you while you drive
>You make a mental note to start saving a lot of money for the future as you pull into the driveway
>Getting out of the car you can't help but smile and think about how great your life has become
>You help Lilly out of the car and enter the house
>Lilly yawns and stretches her arms over her head
>"That dance made me plum tired, Won't you join me in bed Anon?"
>Wait hold on
>what?