Illyana glanced at Geralt as he re-entered the area, arms full, but did not acknowledge him. She had decided to focus on each moment as it came to her, if she thought too hard, she would spiral again. She picked up a sandwich and took a bite, chewing with full cheeks as she smiled at Aurel.

The Magician deposited all of the bottles onto the table, but held on to the shaker. He turned to Lucien and effortlessly spun the metal container in his hand, winking as he did. [color=crimson]"I'll let you be the judge of that."[/color] The man had seemed to grab the attention of almost everyone in attendance. He turned toward the group at large and raised his voice slightly, so all could hear him. [color=crimson]"I find my happiness at parties comes, in part, from hosting, so I hope our illustrious leader doesn't mind if I take the reigns for just a moment. What is everyone having?"[/color]

Cora tore her eyes away from Akane as she heard Geralt address the crowd and raised her eyebrows. She hadn't seen him come back, she had been so enthralled by the sight before her. Her smile slowly returned and she reached out a hand for Akane, [color=00a99d]"Let's go see what he's doing!"[/color] she said, excitedly. She was ready for the party to start.