She blushed when he implied that she was his motivation to get better at dancing. He wasn't so bad, actually, but he'd improved quite a bit and now she was enjoying herself with him. She kissed him back, slowly, even if he was trying to keep it light because she felt happy enough to do so.

"I'm glad you're here to celebrate, that you get to be with me. I'm proud of you, Leckie." She moved to lay her cheek on his chest, eyes closing with a content sigh. "I hope you get the reward you want. So much."