Why is the man grabbing his own arm like that? Is it-? Yes of course. He's wracked with envy. Who wouldn't be? The feeling of being envied by a magician makes the Gentleman feel all is right with the world.

"Aha. Yes. She's lovely." He's not met her, but she must be. "Fascinating too, no doubt. Did she help you with your outfit for this evening?"

After a moment of thought: "I could teach you to see in the dark, if you wish. All the greatest magicians had tutors once."