[Childe nods his head in agreement, thoroughly entertained by Elise's embarrassment, and at Aether's as well. What short lives they live, it's best to enjoy it as much as possible.]

Why don't the two of you find the king. The sooner you can get this in the works, the better, I say. I'll wait for the both of you to return with the news. Then, we should have a relaxing night before preparations are made for the ball.

[Since it'll look suspicious if he doesn't come! Then he guesses he won't go! So unfair...he's not a bad guy...]

Perhaps a quiet, private dinner out in the gardens. Out of the way of prying eyes.

[He winks at them both- then they might even get the chance to chat privately, too.]