[center][img]http://i.imgur.com/sbufiQm.jpg[/img][/center][center][h1][color=f6989d] Alexis [/color][/h1][/center]

Alexis took in his brilliant smile and the twinkle in his eyes. Letting him lead her out to the gardens so they could talk she was thrilled that he seemed to appreciate her appearance.

[color=ed145b]"I guess, mostly I've been with tailors getting a decent wardrobe made. This is the first time I've been in public since I got here. I hear that you are having a good time." [/color]Her smile faltered just a little bit as she looked at him. [color=ed145b]"I'm glad you are having fun." [/color] She looked around just a moment. [color=ed145b]"Can you get out tonight to train? We need to get back to work."[/color]

She heard the nearest door open and she pulled Elias away by the arm so they would be less likely to be seen. [color=ed145b]"Elias, I can be at the barn as soon as the party is over. Thirty minutes afterwards we can meet and train ok?" [/color]Alexis heard her name being called and she frowned. [color=ed145b]"I have to go."[/color] Then she quickly kissed Elias' cheek and ran back to the party.

As soon as she was in eyesight of the door Lord Dresden linked her arm in his and took her inside like a prized trophy. Alexis put on a good smile and kept up with her dance partners but in her mind she was thinking about how handsome Elias had looked and how she needed to train so badly. She was hoping that she wouldn't get into too much trouble with Elias for being off her game. Without physical activity other than standing like a dress dummy she was certain she would be off a bit.

Alexis caught glimpses of Elias but she did not get a chance to speak to him for several hours. It was 3am before the party wound down and she was able to escape to her room for the night. She was feeling quite tipsy and changed into her pants and shirt. She pulled her hair down but the curls remained and made it look soft and flowy. Shimmying down the trellis she was careful to avoid being seen. She went inside the barn. Finding a blanket she found a warm spot and curled up to wait for Elias.  

[@December]