[ for the first time, the young man lifts his gaze. kaveh wonders if he's doing the right thing by offering - if it will only bring this young man more of that pain that pushes down the curve of his shoulders. but this is the only thing that kaveh knows how to do.

he beckons for yi sang to follow him. ]

Well, for now, I hope. I have high hopes that someone will take you out onto a dance floor after this, given the way you now look.

[ kaveh leads them out of the fashion lair. together, they ascend the stairs. ]

Is this your first time at a gala like this?