[h1][center]Michael Angie[/center][/h1]
Michael took another sip of his drink and watched as Katherine walked away from the scene, the situation seeming defused. "[color=a2d39c]And so that's that,[/color]" Michael remarked. He had been hoping for something a bit more interesting, but it seemed there was already enough excitement between them for one night. 

That quickly changed as Cassius came by and began antagonizing Rurik, leading to the two of them starting an altercation between each other. He peeked over at Christine to see her reactions.

[h1][center]Michelle and Belinda[/center][/h1]
Michelle sighed in relief as Katherine walked away. Then she placed her hands on her hips and straightened up confidently. "[color=ed1c24]Another job well done, if I do say so myself,[/color]" Belinda said, proud of herself. 

"[color=00aeef]What do mean 'job well done'?[/color]" Michelle asked, exasperated. She couldn't believe Belinda sometimes. She always jumped into dangerous situations recklessly, and Michelle had to be the one to get caught in the middle of them all. "[color=00aeef]That could've gone very wrong, very quickly.[/color]" 

"[color=ed1c24]But it worked out fiiine,[/color]" Belinda countered. "[color=ed1c24]And I say all's well that ends well.[/color]"

She turned when someone very familiar to her came by. "[color=ed1c24]Vala! You're here too, huh?[/color]" Belinda greeted her, slapping her on the shoulder. "[color=ed1c24]Good to see ya again![/color]" 

Michelle wanted to add a bit of her own greeting, but was interrupted by the upcoming fight between Rurik and Cassius. Michelle was in mental anguish, wondering what it was about this ball that was bringing so much conflict. Fortunately, it didn't last very long, and both sides went their separate ways, though not without a surprise knife in her hands. "[color=00aeef]Huh?[/color]" Michelle said, switching her gaze between Cassius and the knife multiple times. Then she held the knife far away from her, panicking over what to do. Belinda was quick to take over again, saying, "[color=ed1c24]I'll take care of this,[/color]" before tossing the knife over to a nearby table, clattering loudly as it landed. Brushing her hands together, Belinda said, "[color=ed1c24]There. That wasn't so hard, now was it, Michelle?[/color]" 

Michelle, blushing, could only respond with a small, "[color=00aeef]Shut up.[/color]" 

Returning her attention back to Vala, Michelle sighed and gloomily replied, "[color=00aeef]It would've been nice to relax and enjoy myself here.[/color]" 

"[color=ed1c24]I dunno what you're on about, Michelle. I'm having the time of my life,[/color]" Belinda added.