This time, when Pepper blushes, she's not wearing the mask (slamming it back down on her face is not a graceful option), and she hopes she's far enough across the room that her cheeks have time to cut it out before Bakura notices, even though she should have expected that response.

"Yup! I can't wait to check out the refreshment table, I heard it's supposed to be amazing," Pepper replies. She will never pass up an opportunity to sample delicious food. "And maybe someone can teach us how to dance. You know, properly."

Following in the footsteps of Sadie Hawkins, she offers her arm to Bakura.