The door flung open for her to see, well Cassie, standing on the other side. “I thought you were grounded.” She said placing her hands on her hips and glaring down at the young girl. While her glare didn’t last very long before he blue gaze moved to Robert who popped up from behind the girl. A smile moved across her face at his response and a small giggle left her glossy lips. “Didn’t know that was a standard greeting now.” Giving a small spin her dress she nodded. “Thank you. You look good in the gray; nice tie choice.” She gave the tie a small adjustment before she followed his gaze towards his cousin and her arms fell from him to her sides.

A smirk moved across her face as Cassie smarted off to him and he practically shut the door on her face. A laugh left her as they started down the stairs towards her car. “Burgundy works, or ‘Damn’ as it seemed to be a word on your lips tonight.” She poked fun at him as they arrived to her car and climbed inside. “Thanks again for coming with me Robert, a bunch of rich snoody annoying people, Edward included, will be there and any excuse to be around someone remotely normal is my saving grace.” 

The conversation was light and fun until they arrived at the banquet. The valet was quick to take her car and she was quick to take Robert’s arm. “Is it took soon to say burgundy?” She joked as they started inside. Leaving her purse with the check person the two entered the large ball room. It was filled with people chatting and laughing while holding drinks. 

“Aw Marian, you look lovely.” A voice from behind them said and saw the two turned, her father stood there in his dress blues, a pleasant smile on his face. 

“Thanks dad.” Marian responded sweetly giving him a big hug before stepping back. “Dad you remember Robert Locksley.” She politely introduced her father to her date and they had a small bit of chatting before her father reminded her that they needed to join the party for dinner but he was kind enough to make no mention that he would have rather had his daughter be with Edward over Robert, maybe he noticed she actually looked… happy?

“Fuck I need a drink.” She muttered under her breath as she rubbed her head. “Did you happen to spot the bar?”