Theresa laughed a little as she was spun and led around the floor. She was just as nimble and graceful as Edward and kept pace with him with ease. "I was considering it," she answered with a smile. "I've joined my father's hunting parties several times. It's quite an experience, don't you think? The thrill of the chase?"

The gleam in Avril's eyes must have matched her own, and Ella's grin was a little bit wicked. The smile of someone who knew they were breaking the rules but  didn't have a care in the world about it. Clutching Avril's hand in excitement and nodded her head. "Of course I'll help you with your clothes and hair. I have some simpler things that will fit you, and an extra hood for you to wear. That should help in case there's someone in the village who will recognize you.

Her friend mentioned that she hoped her mother would not insist General Kelin of the Guard accompany her out of the palace. Ella nodded in agreement. Having an elf nearby would make it all but impossible to sneak away. She wanted to believe her godmother wouldn't insist on it, but Avril was her daughter. Mothers could be overly protective sometimes. At least that's what Ella had observed anyway. 

A moment passed and Avril was tugging her to her feet and leading her across the room to where her parents were seated. Ella tured her head to glance around at the ball, or what was left of it anyway. Many of the guests were leaving, and she knew they didn't have long until her own father found her so they could go home. Ella squeezed Avril's arm as they approached her mother. "Wish me luck," she breathed.

Ell'a smile widened as she paused in front of her godmother. She nodded to her, and the king, with respect before speaking. "Godmother, Your Majesty," she greeted both of them before looking at Cassandra. "I was wondering if, since neither Avril or I are attending the hunt tomorrow, if she could spend the day with me at my home?"