[center][color=tomato][h3][i]Rhiannon Heledd Cadfael of Wales[/i][/h3][/color][/center]

Rhiannon had actually arrived in Aciras a few days early, to spend time with her cousins before the main event started.  As a result she was settled in already and ready for the ball some time before it actually began, and consequently one of the first people in the doors when the Acirans opened them.  "I still think what I thought about that dress the first time I saw it," she whispered in Lea's ear as the two young ladies embraced, earning a laugh from her counterpart.  "But you make it look stunning.  Ta~"  There were comparatively few pleasantries to exchange at the ball, since the stiffly formal welcome ceremony was already over and done with, and soon she was out on the main floor.  She [i]probably[/i] should have waited to arrive until after Prince Edwin's party, since he outranked her, but this was Lea's big deal event, and she had a good defense if anyone fussed about the matter.  She doubted they would.

Her outfit was not super showy, though still gorgeous: an off-the-shoulder dress that hugged her top snugly with a cross-wrapped design and then turned into a generous chiffon skirt in turquoise, yellow, cream, and half a dozen shades of green.  The ombre effect was lovely, and the skirt had a slit that ran up past her knee, perfect for moving or dancing or just showing off her legs.  She'd gone with actual jewelry instead of her usual eclectic mix of resin, beads, and metal: an emerald-and-diamond set, bracelet, stud earrings, and a necklace that drew the eye down her collarbones to her surprisingly modest cleavage.  Despite the low neckline, the dress was classy, and that meant it provided good coverage for what needed covering.  Her hair was tamed to a quiet roar, a tumble of ruddy curls pinned back from her face and brushing the tops of her bare shoulders.  She hadn't had the patience to do anything with it beyond that, even with the offers of help from her attendants.  She was not just there as Lea's cousin but also as the future queen of Wales.  It was public knowledge that she was unmarried, and an open secret that she was supposed to have something arranged soon.  Rumor suggested that she as much as her parents would decide her spouse -- and that was where Princess Lea's event came into play.  There were a few potential candidates among the guests, and while Wales had made no promises they'd dropped careful hints about her availability and the potential suitability of certain individuals.  It was expected that she'd be getting a better feel for as many of the potential suitors as possible over the course of the months to follow, where she would (hopefully) have a chance to determine who had a good personality as well as the required skills to be her fellow monarch.

For the moment she took up a position near the main entrance, where she had a good view of those arriving.  It was just the first day today -- a bit nervewracking, but nothing to worry about.  And while she would have to get down to business eventually, for the moment she was there to have fun.