"There's nothing to be sorry about!" Neil smiles and kisses her temple brightly, a sweet, affectionate gesture. He knows it's a lot to take in, and a lot of handle. He shifts his hand to her back and rubs gently along the curve of her spine.

"It took me a while to get off the edges. I used to just stand at the bar and watch everybody."

And wait for men to notice him, even if he was in a relationship and only flirted. Now, he's not in a relationship. But he's not worried about that tonight, because he's with a lovely friend who will dance with him on the edges.

"We're here for a good time. And to look at handsome boys together." He grins at her and kisses her temple again.