Daniel is an artist. One of the peer-making ceremonies in Atlantia involves a member of each of the Chivalry, Laurel, Pelican, and Rose coming into court to speak for the candidate. She notices him notice her and gives him an encougageing smile. Later that day, he chances by, clean, sweet smelling and in his best tunic. They spend the afternoon engaged in conversation.
Night falls and the feasting and revelry begin.
He gets bold and, during feast, sings a love song and bashfully dedicates it to her. During feast, they sit next to each other, holding hands and occasionally feeding each other bits of food. After feast, they dance the night away. All are charmed by their behavior. A male fighter gets off the field and he notices a handsome man who has been watching the list.