"Ah," she agreed with a smile, nodding. "That might be best." She paused for a moment, quietly debating whether she should return to the party. It was already quite late, and she wished to be well rested when she disembarked...at least, rested enough that she would still be lucid when she reserved her hotel room.

It was time to turn in, she decided.

"It was good speaking with you, as always. Rest well." She lingered in the entryway, just long enough to give his hand one last glance. "I hope your hand heals soon." Then she held the banister and descended to the decks below, so she could wash up and change into some warm pajamas.