[He smacks his own forehead.]

You're right! Why search for the beauty here when I have so much of it to look forward to! How completely shortsighted of me. As always you have set me back on the correct course, my Lady. And for that, I am eternally in your debt~

[Who cares if it's ridiculous, what matters is she's having as much fun as he is.]

Though, I have to admit, my goal may have expanded beyond just a festival.