[color=0076a3]Shujin[/color] [@Caits]

Shujin sighed, not quite believing her when she said she wasn't up to anything. Wither frowned somewhat, tiptoeing up to him. "You know... I'm really not doing anything. Maybe a little reconnaissance for the master, but that's all... I swear!" She took his hands, pulling him onto the dance floor. Shujin felt very nervy, Lazarus and Sasha right next to them. Surely Wither wouldn't try anything stupid, considering the amount of powerful wizards present. Then again... he had never seen her use her magic properly. Come to think of it, he had no idea how strong, she or any of the other orphans had become over the past few years. If they had been taught by Father Budo all this time, stronger than himself no doubt. Suddenly, Wither had a mischievous look on her face. Before Shujin could do anything she shoved him backwards in a spin. "Change partners!" She cheered, sending Shujin colliding into Sasha, whilst snatching a puzzled Lazarus. Shujin couldn't say anything. It was perfectly normal at a ball to dance with different people. He did not want to cause a scene with Wither present. Not only did he not want her to get caught, he didn't want to risk people getting hurt. He put on a very transparent chuckle, and offered Sasha a dance, hoping Lazarus was ok. Lazarus had left before Budo had lost his mind. He would have no idea what had become of Wither and the others. Things were getting too dangerous now. He had tried to convince her to stay on their side already. He would tell Master Jack tomorrow. Everything.

[color=fff200]Lazarus[/color] 

He had managed to relax. At last. A whole night, which he could let himself become submerged in, giving Sasha his full attention. SHe has nuzzled into him whilst dancing, but something seemed wrong. "Is something wrong Sasha? Is there anything you want to tell me? Because now would be the time to do it." He asked bluntly. Before she would have to respond his grip on her would become empty, as a wild Shujin tumbled into the scene, whisking her away inadvertently. He was tugged in the opposite direction, be a pretty young women with long pitch black hair. He could've sworn he had seen her somewhere before. "You seem familiar, have we met?" He asked, suddenly realising that they were dancing. She replied rather sweetly. "Excuse me where are my manners?" Her whole character had changed. "I'm an old acquaintance of Shujin's. I know he was raised in the same place as others, including yourself. Any family of Shujin is a friend of mine. [i]'Correction. Family of mine.'[/i] She thought to herself. Lazarus frowned. "I'm sorry, I've put that part of my life behind me, it's a pleasure to meet you though... miss...?" He prompted her for her name. She looked him in the eyes, growing tired of her own games. "Lazarus, its me. Wither." She shut her eyes momentarily and beamed. Lazarus was taken aback, and hugged her. "Wither I'm so sorry for not recognising you. It's just... you've grown up!" He took another look at her. He thought he would set her straight too. "Wither, I want you to know I'm not the same man that left you guys behind. I've changed. I'm a phoenix wing wizard now, with light magic. I meant to come home, I really did... it's just...." She hushed him. It was good to see him again.