[ And Hector can't help the grin that crosses his face when Dorothea bows. There were a lot of idle possibilities passing through his mind, but performer wasn't one of them. And that's a surprise. ]

The diva of an entire opera company? I should be honored to be in the presence of a star, then. It's no wonder you made petal scooping look so elegant.

[ It's unexpected, but he doesn't hate it! ]

Color me impressed.