[ He approaches her, fingers flipping at the last few buttons. The tie is draped around his neck, waiting to be fussed with next. ]

It has been ages since I wore a bow tie. If you could.

[ Repayment for lacing her up minutes before. And as she does, he finally comments on her look. ]

I will most likely regret saying this aloud, but you look quite beautiful. [ And as if he needs to add a bit of ice to that romantic statement, he adds: ] I was not sure you would pull it off.