“That’s awesome!!” Annie said jumping up and down with excitement as the two ventured into the house to find her father. “I’m glad you’re having so much fun! And yes we’ve been putting in extra work. You should take a stroll in the garden after the party, everyone’s been working really hard on it and I think it looks amazing.” Leading the way the two bounced through the out before heading to the dressing room where an assortment of gowns awaited her.

Annie began to flick through the dresses, some got a small nod while others a look of disgust. Every now and then she would pull one out and hold it up near Freya before throwing it behind her in dislike. “Oh the young men?” Annie questioned. 

“Well, there’s Anderson Doal from the Porcelain Doll company. Eugene Fitzberg from the Fitzberg Brewing Company. Charles Addler from the Addler Steal and Manufacturing company. Young Doctor Nicolas Roman the third, a surgeon and next in line to inherit the hospital in town…” Her gaze shot her friend as she gave her a playful wink. “He’s mine though.” She said jokingly before continuing. “Richard Albert Xavior the 8th, next to run the Xavior Cultural Museum. Norrick Benedict, heir to the Wonderland Amusement Park franchise. And Alex Durnham, he’s the son of that guy who owns your father’s favorite football team.” Little did Annie know, that same Alex was the one who made Freya uncomfortable earlier in her school time was the same one coming to the party. 

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James entered the study to be greeted by the master. The exchange between the master and him was short and sweet he nodded with a small smile and bowed as his master left. His attention then turned to Adrian who gestured for him to follow and the two began talk about what had happened at both locations during the time that James was away.

The night soon came to an end and in a desire to see Freya again he knocked lightly on her door, a cup of hot coco in his hand.