[color=#D4987F][center][img]https://i.imgur.com/gp7mbFA.png[/img][/center] [color=#035E7B]Time:[/color] Early Evening [color=#035E7B]Location:[/color] Caesonia Ballroom [color=#035E7B]Interactions:[/color] [@Mole] Prince Felix [@Helo] Leo [@Aerandir] Verrick [@Inertia] Prince Auguste [color=#035E7B]Mentions:[/color] [@Rodiak] Nahir [hr] [color=#035E7B]”Yes, very thrilling Leo. However, next time you decide you wanna dance with death like that when I’m around can you include me in it? I’d rather die with you than watch you die.”[/color] Thea said with a sigh to her brother, doing her best to keep her composure and not yell. She did manage, however, to give him a small smile in order to indicate that she was alright now. That smile quickly turned into a grimace as Leo went on to greet Prince Felix and kindly reminding her that she was to eventually marry this man. She found her gaze trailing over to the wine table as she longed for another drink now, especially as it seemed Felix grip tightened on her. It took every fiber of her being to keep from shoving him away from her. Could she find some way to justify another drink after her promise? Her attention was pulled back to what was happening in front of her as one of the Alidasht princesses introduced herself. Seeing Nahir up close, Thea found herself entranced by the woman’s beauty. She couldn’t admire her for long, however, as Felix nudged her once again into a bow and irritation ran through her once more. This time she couldn’t hold back the small glare she gave him, but still she kept her mouth shut. She swore she could taste blood as she bit the inside of her lip in order to keep herself in check. Thankfully Verrick pulled her attention and helped to create a bit of a distraction from her internal thoughts. [color=#035E7B][i]Did he just…compliment me?[/i][/color] She thought to herself briefly, taken a bit aback by the kind words, but then she found herself smiling as she saw an opportunity. [color=#035E7B]”Thank you Verrick, your compliment has brightened my night.”[/color] She responded before he left, then found herself briefly glancing at Felix, wondering what his reaction would be. She did take note of him loosening his grip on the hilt of his sword once Verrick was gone and it only caused her to grin even wider. It was the approach of Prince Auguste and she knew the greeting that was coming that pushed Thea over the edge. Before he could nudge her into another bow, Thea yanked herself away from Felix. [color=#035E7B]”I am aware of when it is customary to bow, my [i]Prince[/i]! No need for a constant reminder as I am not an imbecile!”[/color] She snapped at him, letting out a huff of irritation. She straightened herself, looked to Prince Auguste, and dipped into a perfect curtsy all on her own. [color=#035E7B]”It is a pleasure to see you again, Prince Auguste. I do hope you can forgive my outburst. While my mood has been soured, I assure you it is not from you or the early event of the evening.”[/color] She stood straight once more, forcing a small smile on her face before glancing around the group. [color=#035E7B]”Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to find the powder room.”[/color] She spun around and made her leave, though she wasn’t truly heading for the powder room. Instead she made her way to one of the wine tables as she now desperately needed a glass.[/color]