The shock on his husband’s face gets a clumsy smile in return. “They aren’t exactly common, at least not for myself where I’m from.” And he hadn’t attended the one at the Sphere because he’d been quite distracted and enjoying their New Year’s Eve and engagement. “Besides, I think I rather like that I get to enjoy my first time at one with you. They mm… Might not have been quite so enjoyable without you by my side.”

Leaning closer, he continued with a smile. “You taught me to dance, after all, among other enjoyable firsts… So I am confident you’ll show me how to properly enjoy a ball.” The first of many, perhaps? If there were more balls, and Rhy wished to attend, he would gladly join his husband.