Alice blinked her tear filled eyes as she had been thinking of her shop as she moved towards the elegant balcony. Looking back at Alex she shook her head in the negative. "Not really. I'm terribly sorry but I'm not very good company right now." She answered honestly, her hand brushing at the stain as the man reacted to it. "Unsalvageable I'm afraid. Nothing ruins a good gown like red wine. I've worked long enough in fashion to know that much." The tailor stated with a harshness in her timid voice that was aimed at more than the dress. There were better ways for Aleera to nab her than by doing that! What was it with vampire ruining their clothing and others' on a regular basis?!

Leaning into the very touch that repulsed her, Alice gave Alex a pleading look. "Perhaps we can talk more on the balcony? I need some air." She pleaded as she move towards her destination. A hand wrapping about Alex's as she pulled him along, urging him towards that private spot. "It's been a hard week for me. Perhaps coming to this party was a mistake." Alice sighed, lifting a hand to pat at her bun which was lucky to stay dry despite having wine flung at her. Her nails curving in towards her palm as she pinched. A slight cut appearing as she had planned, easy enough to blame a pin that was not closed properly.