[center][h1][color=lightcoral]Corvina[/color][/h1] [color=silver]
[color=lightcoral][b]Time:[/b][/color] Late Afternoon
[color=lightcoral][b]Location:[/b][/color] Roshmi Grand Hall
[color=lightcoral][b]Interaction:[/b][/color] [@Tae] - Kenia ✦ [@princess] - Malachi ✦  [@Inertia] Rei [/color]
[color=lightcoral][b]Ambience:[/b][/color] [url=https://open.spotify.com/track/2WEAKylXBPr9PJNANBSTDG]Prom Queen[/url]
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[color=silver]Cora had been excited upon the day of the ball. Dances always excited her, even from a young age. There was something about the art of dancing and being in these situations that comforted her. Being on stage, regardless of her status, was a place of comfort. From a young age she had been performing; be it ballet, gymnastics or her passion, ice skating. The dreaded feeling of bouncing around homes, finding and leaving families, would melt away. She had been ten years old when Linnet’s family had adopted her. 

By that time, Cora’s drive and ambition to perform hadn’t been sated and they could sense it. They enrolled her in as much as they could while she studied and watched as she blossomed into a talented young lady. She had found herself at rivalry with her foster sister, however. While Linnet had a loving and doting family, she was not as talented as Cora. She won beauty pageants, dancing competitions and ballet. She had finally convinced her adoptive parents to enrol her into ice skating. From there, Cora’s childhood took off at a rapid pace with skating. Her dream had then blossomed into becoming an Olympic figure skater. This was something Linnet became jealous of and resented her for as they grew up. 

The last straw, however, had been Cora befriending Gale: the equally talented and tall ice skater with creamy brown eyes and blonde hair. Their bond was remarkable, surprising everyone who had thought Linnet and Gale would have become best friends. Flash forward to high school senior year, and the two had become the “it” couple. Cora, the Olympic hopeful valedictorian alongside Gale, the equally talented and athletic individual. That prom night, they had been crowned Prom Queen and King unanimously. Nothing had upset Linnet more than watching these two who were destined to become great. 

Cora’s mind was not focused anymore on the Inn. No, she was back in her high school, arm-in-arm with Gale. It had also been a masquerade dance and the two had coordinated their outfits together. Both were silver and blue, their favorite colors. The two were expected and catered to practically; surrounded by friends. She had been the happiest there; in the following weeks, their athlete applications had been filled for a prestigious school near the stadium. Everything was perfect… until May.

Cora stared at her reflection as Kenia finished her [url=https://images-ext-2.discordapp.net/external/h3BMHlD5ASjKHVEqUzMdAepb3jFKlc8AJxXpwQlSAm0/https/i.pinimg.com/564x/52/47/50/5247508aa095fafeecad9a39f8f75b67.jpg?width=246&height=300]hair[/url]. She beamed and twirled around in her [url=https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/621436998472695811/637077578049650716/ec26abe51dac4d76d4ce0d1b8d21bbe2.png]dress[/url]. Cora had been delighted when she found it and rather excited to find a matching [url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/466021461174386714/704790091943378984/217b780d006c6f9ba49e274964bf6a89.png]mask[/url] as well. She sighed and tried remembering she was a different person now. She was a rebel now, hiding among Elves and attending a ball. It would be littered with good and bad citizens as well. She had no idea how to feel or prepare, other than nervous and excited mingled together. Cora could sense Kenia was sad but was trying not to show it. The woman’s story about her children was no doubt in her mind. Cora herself wanted nothing more than justice for her. She wondered what Malachi’s story would be and if it was equally tragic. Her heart ached for her Elven ‘parents’. 

Finally ready to go, they arrived at the ball soon after getting ready. Rei was staying behind, which dampened her mood. She felt anxiety and worry leaving him but they couldn’t change his mind. She knew he could defend himself however, so it comforted her. As they entered the ball, Kenia looped her arm through her’s and she grinned. With her head high, she held Kenia’s arm back. They were given numbers after entering the ball and coming inside. Cora sighed and stuck them in her dress pocket. Her boots clicked quietly on the floor as Kenia directed them towards Malachi. She beamed when she saw him and giggled at Kenia’s comments. She couldn’t help but quickly hug him. She had been relieved to see him and that nothing had happened while he had been here. She turned to look over to see Terneus and snickered derisively under her breath. [i]Oh joy,[/i][ Cora thought with an eye roll as she turned back to the Elves to await their next move or decision.[/color]