Aliyah laughed and tugged his jersey over her head, and simply because of the height difference she still swam in it.  When he was done and off stage, she pulled him close giving him a kiss.  "Thank you for this."  She told him glancing away as the microphone squealed as the next performer stepped too close to the speakers while getting ready.  

She looked back at him still grinning.  "We never did have much chance to get together outside of work, other than the yearly Christmas party.  I think this has been fun for everyone." 

Aliyah stood close to Duncan for most of the evening, keeping him behind her when possible.  It was very comfortable for her like that. Once in a while she would notice one of the other of them getting overwhelmed by too many people.  That is when she would make her way with him in tow to a quiet little corner giving them a few minutes alone, away from the group.  

The night fairly flew by, and before she knew it people were seeking her out to say their final goodbyes.  She had lots of requests to get a facebook, so she ended up giving out her email address.  Once she had one, which she was going to have to get and soon, she would deal with all the friend requests.  A few even told her she should start a blog so everyone could 'travel with her.'  She laughed and brushed off that suggestion reminding them that Duncan was the writer, not her.  

Soon it was just the two of them and Aliyah looked around with a soft sigh.  "I can't believe how many showed up."  She said.  "It really was a lot of fun."