[Usually he was the one that trapped people in these kinds of scenarios. But they didn't usually have a death-ceiling bearing down on them with every wrong move. He reserved those for horrible people. And while he might arguably fall into that category, this girl didn't.

Gabriel had been looking down at the dance platform when she addressed him. Right, yes. He should probably participate before things get pointy.]

Ready when you are, princess. My dance partners are usually... older, but as long as we promise to keep this strictly professional, I don't suppose this breaks any rules.

[Ah, yes. Humour in the face of danger. Even if it wasn't high-brow humour.]