Once a year wouldn't kill Alasdair. Probably. It might, but not necessarily, and not completely likely.

"Not yet, but 'm braced for it. And--" although clearly nothing in the world is stopping him from falling into opposite step "--'m bracing for you deciding you're too classy t' let me throw you."

Evan would absolutely volunteer to dance the girl's part if he thought Allie could lift him, but alas.