"We don't want to end up being grounded by the kids for staying out."
Erik chuckled audibly, then pulled Doreen closer to him and resumed his earlier smirk. "I'm sure they won't worry if we call them back after the dance." With that, he took Doreen's right hand in his left, gripping gently, and began waltzing to the ending of the pianist's song. Smiling bright at her, he too was both amused and a bit irritated by the boys' call.
After a couple more minutes, it was over. Taking back their seats at the table, Erik pulled out a small holo-pad and dialed for home. Seconds later, it linked. "Dad! Why didn't you answer?!" - Peter asked with curiosity and a bit of discontent in his voice. However, before Erik could say anything, the boy heard the music in the background. Puzzled, he continued his questioning: "Uh... is that music?"
Not wanting to discuss the entire situation through a transmission, Erik's first reaction was a stuttered "Uhm..."
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