Hale grinned and returned the hug. "That wasn't exactly protocol now was it Miss tarrant. Good to see though though."
He stepped back a little to look at the young noblewoman. "And good evening to you too Lord and Lady Canning. Been even long since I've seen either of you two. Not since... Musta been Curacao." He beckoned Commander Greenson forwards a little.
"Miss Tarrant, Lord and Lady Canning, this is Commander Jasmine Greenson. Jasmine, meet our host."
The young woman smiled nervously and attempted to hide behind her glass of champagne. "An honor... Lords and ladies isn't exactly what I'm used to so you're going to have to excuse me not really knowing what to do..." She said hesitantly. Turning to Hale she mouthed the word 'help' and shuffled a little on her feet.
Hale smiled slightly. "Gotta say Miss Tarrant, you're looking very well... Glad to see that after all that hassle with the Rogues."