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[color=B7AAE0]Time:[/color]Evening
[color=B7AAE0]Location:[/color] Calbert's Estate
[color=B7AAE0]Interaction:[/color] [@Helo] Leo [@Samreaper] ???
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Charlotte had beamed at her friend, returning his bow with a curtsy. However, his strange tone of voice had immediately thrown her for a loop and it was absolutely written on her face. [color=B7AAE0]"...Welcome to the Fae Realm, my feline friend."[/color]

She decided she'd simply circle back to the high-pitched voice, as she was fairly certain that was not a usual symptom of a common cold. [color=B7AAE0]"Oh, Leo, dear Leo,"[/color] she continued, her tone exaggeratedly dramatic, [color=B7AAE0]" It seems you've stumbled into the realm of the fae without proper precautions. A rookie mistake, truly. Fear not, for I, the Fairy Queen Charlotte, shall graciously grant you asylum, though you might have to endure a sneeze or two as a tribute to my royal presence." [/color]

Her expression became more sincere as she parted her lips, planning to address the situation with more concern, but then a voice interrupted.

[color=orange]” Pardon the interruption... I have brought refreshments.” [/color]

Charlotte took a second to steal a glance around the room. Servers glided throughout the ballroom, bearing trays adorned with an array of tantalizing hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Her gaze was inevitably drawn back to the glasses of wine being presented. 

A soft gasp escaped her lips as her eyes widened in surprise. The drink before her was a sight to behold. Nestled within the glass was a delicate lily. In the soft glow of the room, the drink sparkled like captured stardust, casting a mesmerizing glimmer across the surface. Charlotte couldn't help but be entranced as the server went on. She took it within her grasp, her fingertips tingling at the touch of the cool crystal. [color=B7AAE0] "Oooooh my. This is wonderful..."[/color]

Her eyes did find their way back to the server once he spoke again and Charlotte tilted her head, her curiosity piqued, much like a curious puppy as he spoke, [color=orange]“ For it takes a fierce man to don such exquisite footwear, wouldn’t agree, my lady.” [/color] 

[color=B7AAE0] [i]That voice... Something about that hair... [/i][/color] Her attention was fixated on the intriguing curve of his mustache, a detail that seemed to demand her gaze. It was as if the very essence of his being was encapsulated in that twist of hair. Yet, her focus was finally shattered by the sudden wink and head motion.

[color=B7AAE0][i]He wants me to go to the pillar...[/i][/color] Realization washed over her like a wave, and she found herself nodding, her lips forming a silent agreement as she mouthed she'd be in there a moment. Simultaneously, her mind raced with thoughts that mingled with disbelief.

[color=B7AAE0][i]... I cannot believe he's doing this. No, actually, I can...[/i][/color] 

[color=B8FC03]“Offly chatty servant...Dreadful excuse for a mustache too. Here I thought it was only the palace that scrapped up servants from the bottom of the barrel.”[/color] 
 
[color=B7AAE0] "He was a tad strange."[/color] Charlotte agreed simply as Leo pointed out Count Fritz. [color=B7AAE0] "Oh good. The gang's all here then."[/color] She noted to herself she'd have to speak with him as well before the evening ended. 

Her gaze briefly moved to Calbert as he welcomed the room, acknowledging his presence before her eyes locked onto his once more as he spoke of the tea party. [color=B7AAE0]"Before we address that, I have to express that I'm awfully concerned about-"[/color] 

Their conversation was almost immediately derailed by an uncontrollable fit of laughter, echoing through the room. Her brow furrowed in worry, unease etching her features as his laughter grew with intensity. She first noticed that the eyes of those nearby had fallen on them. Subsequently, she also noticed Count Calbert Damien approaching them, his steps heavy and his speed growing by the second. Though much of his facial expression was obscured, it was not hard to put together that he clearly thought Leo was laughing at him and he was NOT happy at all.

She entwined her arm with Leo's and forced herself to laugh along. As this was occurring, Charlotte began trying to turn him away from Calbert with the strength of her grip. She loudly proclaimed with deliberate emphasis, [color=B7AAE0] "Oh I still cannot believe you ate that [i]WEEK OLD CHEESE[/i] to impress  those girls! Hahaha!"[/color][/color]