[B]The Ball[/b]

Indeed he was quite excited to finally meet the winged creatures. He didn't think the message would have reached them but it seems it has finally made it. After years of trying and several messengers being devoured they had finally showed. 

He hurriedly finished the conversation he was having with captain featherburrow and moved on. He approached at a brisk pace almost unable to contain his enthusiasm. He wore a stunning dark blue suit, it was three piece, the vest underneath had tiny tiny cogs sewn into it, his neck tie had a small clock work time piece sewn into it, the numbers replaced with nation names and it slowly whirred around. "Hello! Hello!" He spoke fluent common, his hand out stretched as he approached. " I'm so glad you could make it." Soon his lovely wife joined him, taking her position at his side. The rest of the guests knowing social etiquette continued about their mingling. The orchestra sat by waiting for the signal to start. 

"May we interest you in some food? Maybe a beverage?" He asked with genuine concern. "Must have been horrible getting around those damned beasts."