((No worries, Nephila. But thanks so much for stopping by!))

Afanassii overheard the exchange between the two younger gentlemen. He narrowed his eyes slightly while trying to take in the intentions of the stranger. There was something about him he just didn't trust. "Kanto. I'm sure Kasumi would like to dance with you." He said, reassuringly. Although it seemed like their happy-go-lucky fool wasn't slighted in the least.

He plaited his hair into a long braid that kept him from tripping over it as he moved to catch up to Ri'Staraa. "Velkome to ourr soirree. I am Afanassii Abez'iana and it is a pleasurre to make yourr acquaintance -" He cut himself short there as there was something in the boy's eye that made him second guess his approach.