Ara really needed to get what little she could remember down on another sheet of paper before she forgets it all. Perhaps she should take this moment to review them. 
4. "Accidentally" knock over a waiter and have him bowl over at least 2 others
5. Put on a different outfit and attempt to reenter the ball
9. Meet with a member of royalty
That sounds about right. As the two men were occupied with each other, Ara took the opportunity to attempt to quietly slip away from them.