Alex sat and ate quietly as the villagers danced around the bonfire to the beat of the music.
The young man was mildly amused when Nessia pulled Charles towards the bonfire to join the villagers' dance.
Folk dances were common in the Kingdom. Most commoners learnt the steps when they were still children and teens. Dancing together was a crucial part of celebrations like harvest festivals and weddings.
These simple dances often had similar steps and were very different from the dances that the nobles preferred during their own gatherings.
To the nobles, folk dancing might look crude and unappealing, but for the majority of commoners, that was the only dancing they knew.
Soon after Nessia had convinced Charles to dance together with the villagers, Princess Xenia dragged Chuck along, eager to join the fun.
