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[b]“The night has yet to descend,[/b]” Serenity replied, gazing out reddening skies. [b]“And none have imbibed so deeply of the libations available that they’ve the gall yet to approach while your charge is present.”[/b]

Regardless of what any lesser nobles thought, after all, the very fact that a member of the royal family extended an invitation towards Veilena meant that they approved of her continued presence in society, whether on the swiftness of her actions in her childhood or on the accomplishments made in her adolescence. And if one had the foolhardiness to do so regardless, they would find themselves with no place soon enough. After all, the Crown Knights would not suffer an insult to their charge’s extended hospitality, and the Iron Rose would not allow a time for such celebrations to be besmirched with denigrations.

[b]“Admirable though the sunset may be, Reon’s fall and Mayon’s rise is a ritual uninterrupted by the comings and goings of mankind. This occasion, however, is a rare relief from training grounds and libraries.”[/b] Serenity smiled, sweeping one foot behind the other as she extended a callused, ornamented hand out towards the young prodigy. [b]“Before disparate duties and desires see us scatter once more, would you favor me with a dance, Lady Cazt, if only until the Princess arrives? No matter what beliefs our fellow guests hold, the music this evening does not fail to inspire a desire for merriment in my heart.”[/b]

Her eyes glanced over towards the black knight, performative mischief flickering at their unreadable mien.

[b]“Or should I have presented a partner for your knight as well, so they may [i]subtly[/i] shadow us on the ballroom floor?”[/b]