A male fighter gets off the field and he notices a handsome man who has been watching the list. He sees that said handsome man happens to be wearing a blue feather pinned to his doublet with a red ribbon pin. Handsome man notices fighter notice him and gives a vague, noncommital smile in return. Later that day, the figher chances by, clean, sweet smelling and in his best tunic, with a blue feather pinned to it. They spend the afternoon engaged in conversation.
Night falls and the revelry begins.
The fighter gets bold and, during feast, sings a love song, glancing at his new friend to let him know who the song is for. During feast they sit next to each other and, cautiously, clasp hands under the table, being careful not to attract attention. After feast, they watch the dancing, or perhaps dance with female friends of theirs, wishing they could dance with each other. They retire to their camp for privacy so that they can speak frankly to each other without having to wonder who might be listening. The second scenario is a fantasy.