Everret's face cracked into a grin when Raina whispered to him, it was a good thing he has not even began dress shopping. 

"A lovely number," Everett mused, his smile faded when he saw his friend come down to the stadium with a sly expression, he knew he was in for a taunting.

Lotus giggled, she was amused at Caleb's tease, it was like Raina and her for the majority of the time, Lotus could tell Raina and Everett was a good couple since they were opposite.

"I think you would like the taste of my foot in your mouth!" Everett laughed, he shook his head, and cradled his helmet under his arm, "She's an exellent driver! It was not so easy!" 
He draped an arm over Raina, "Now we get to watch Lotus beat your sorry butt."

Lotus smiled, she tied up her, but stopped she she heard the sound of a familar siren, her eyes becomes fixated at the large screen in the stadium. A man came up, he was a stanard government official. Everett visibly frowned. He knew it was going to ruin the date.

"A surprise attack was launch by the rebels in the shipping bay today, dozens were wounded, mainly rebels, and one was killed. Please the government advise all citizens, excluding officials to follow curfew and return to quarters at exactly nine-PM. Those who fail to do so will be taken in to custody and questioned. Those who are of magical descent will be arrested without question. This is the first demerit in our government program. Two more and further actions will take place. We will requires citizens and government officials to present paper works starting in a few days."

The screen went black, and the results from the race was re-posted as normal. Lotus' eyes gazed to Raina, she knew they had to be back home soon, it was already 5pm and Seymour has been trying to follow them. 

Lotus didn't want to leave, but for their safety it would be wise. Public places were often watched, and anyone could be a suspect. 

"Gee, I guess that's another mess huh?" Everett let out a low whistle, "I guess my dad got his hands tied."

"Dad?" Lotus asked unconsciously.

"Yeah, my old man. He has the big chair to the government, but he's a little blinded by the generall."

Lotus' ears rang, Everett was in a major power position.