It takes a moment for the soldier to find his footing in the face of such a take-charge woman, but when he stumbles back again, he looks a little dazed, but pleased all at the same time. "Yes, ma'am!" he says with all the vigor of someone who hasn't seen the other side of war yet, and the crowd laughs and cheers his good fortune all the same.

Stefan smiles softly in response, before finishing his drink and making his way quietly out the door. Waiting outside by the stage door seems like the much better option and right now, he could do with some fresh air.