"Perhaps the problem is not so much in the feet than in the mindset of their owner?" James replies, still amused, and leads Horatio away from the desk into the clear center of the room.

Once there James turns to face him and offers him a gentle reassurance. "I promise you, Horatio, you aren't the first young man nervous about the prospect of dancing. You certainly won't be the last, but a little practice will help, I assure you."

"Shall we try the minuet?"