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Location: Outside the ballroom
Mentions: Alisdasht party, [@princess]Charlotte [@Tpartywithzombi] Violet[/center]

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[center][i][color=1e4fff]Breath….[/color][/i][/center]

Crystal took a long breath as she tried to calm her nerves with her back to the cold stone of the walls just outside the grand ballroom in the hall. Her right hand against her chest and clutching the emerald pendant she wore and rubbing it between her thumb and forefinger. The pendent did not go well with her sparky dress, but she didn't care she wore it for comfort. She always wanted this, she was willing to go at odds against her parents wishes, to have them be furious with her. Just to live her life. Her eyes closed tight, trying to ignore the servant who was staring at her slightly confused. As he was about to open the doors to the ballroom for her and announce her.

Why… Why is she so scared?! Now that she was just right outside of her dream? No longer was it stuck in her mind, or on paper. It was only just beyond these massive ornate oak doors. But the thought of all of them staring at her suddenly made her frightened. After a moment of fighting her feelings she finally pushed herself up straight and with a face as red as a rose she looked at the servant and sheepishly asked…. [color=1e4fff] C-could you please not announce me? I don’t think I could handle it.[/color]

The servant tilted his head and gave her an odd look, which she swore only made her feel like her face turned even more crimson. But he only smiled and bowed gracefully. He then turned to open the doors. Despite her wishes…the doors announced a new come quite on their own. She couldn't believe how loud it was as it was pulled open. 

As soon as she had enough room she smiled at the servant in thanks before slipping through. The change was so intense it felt like she stepped quite literally into another world, the one from her dreams. She felt her fear melt away as her eyes were filled with wonder as she looked up to the ceiling to see multiple chandeliers glistening with the candle’s that were lit within them. She then looked around both of her hands close to her chest. So many fantastic outfits adorned both the Lords and Ladies. Large tables of food and wine. The music loud enough to overwhelm you but soft enough to allow friendly conversations.

Her eyes were drawn to the Alidasht party next. She had never met anyone from there, of course. But their clothes were so exotic, their dark skin mesmerizing. She was shocked to see they even brought animals with them! She was amazed that there was a full grown tiger in the room and it was just sitting there! Tamed! 

She was about to look for her parents, to make sure she hid from them as much as she could. She also looked for her sister, to surprise her, she didn’t believe her when she said she would come no matter what. She had made bold claims before and didn’t go through with them. She also wanted to surprise Charlotte. To see the look on her face when she realized what was happening. The thoughts of seeing both of their reactions put a warm smile on her lips. 

Suddenly that smile vanished as the doors behind her were slammed shut. Causing a loud *Boom* that scared her so much she jumped and twirled around. Once her mind caught up to what happened she stood there for a moment, her left hand covering her mouth as she slowly turned around. Anxiety surged through her as she grew red once again. Hoping,Wishing,Praying that it would just go unnoticed by the other nobles…her heart sank when she saw many close by looking at her. 

She didn’t know what to do… She stood there frozen as her hand moved from her mouth to ear, tracing a finger against her skin to slip some of her hair behind her ear before lowering it and gripping her other hand to start to wring them together nervously. Lowering her head a bit to somehow in vain, escape the stares of the nobles. Her own eyes racing back and forth to find some safe haven, surely her parents will look over soon and see her. However, seeing the balcony it would be in vain…her legs were still frozen. She couldn’t move an inch.