Alek snorts. If Cora was seeking to lighten the mood, she succeeded.

"Probably not, but I suck at dancing and socializing," he admits to her with the tiniest smirk. Alek glances around, and then turns to her almost conspiratorially. "I haven't finished exploring the buffet, though."

It is an impressive array of delicious finger foods. Sophie made sure even popular choices would be served nicely.