Elizabeth is also a social sort, but what she entertains as a social gathering might be quite different than a lot of people here probably figure on. Still, she turns her attention to the gentleman who approaches her, and despite being slightly uncertain that he drops into conversation without introducing himself (nor bowing, shock!) she bobs a little curtsy (Kol might recognize it as a Regency era mannerism) before replying.
"It does seem rather splendid all in all, but there's a sad lack of gentlemen for dancing. The ratios are not in accord." Belatedly realizing that might have come off as a plea rather than an observation (and admittedly, perhaps 15% of it was a plea, but only that increment) she offers - having become used to making her introduction first, "Miss Elizabeth Bennet. You seem to be enjoying the party a great deal."
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"It does seem rather splendid all in all, but there's a sad lack of gentlemen for dancing. The ratios are not in accord." Belatedly realizing that might have come off as a plea rather than an observation (and admittedly, perhaps 15% of it was a plea, but only that increment) she offers - having become used to making her introduction first, "Miss Elizabeth Bennet. You seem to be enjoying the party a great deal."