[He's not surprised that he's basically issued Aether a challenge. He's eating it up that he knows intrinsically that he's embarrassing the prince a little, even though he knows that the other man is enjoying this little dance they're having. Aether's steps push Childe to swap, leading the knight in a slower dance that's hardly as flashy as what they were just doing.

But since this is what the prince wants, he'll concede for the time being, slowing his own steps to match and looking down at his prince in adoration.]

An impressive turn, prince. I suppose for now, we can have this dance instead...

[Childe lets Aether lead him, reveling in the closeness between the two in front of everyone. They can speculate all they want, but it is in his nature to be like this- so they'll never truly know what's going on. But as the dance goes on, the music finally dies, and it's hard for him to tear himself from the Aether's arms. Though, it's best not to seem suspicious, and he sighs as he spots Elise and Luke.]

Wait one moment for me, and let me go grab the other two so we can dance together.