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As soon as they arrived, Mary ran to sign up for the hat competition.

[color=a65b63]"They will see what Varian is made of!"[/color] She screamed as she held down onto the purple [url=https://i.pinimg.com/564x/23/22/67/2322678f91a73ac8fcf06794838334aa.jpg]monstrosity[/url] on her head and ran away from them.

Mathias and Lukas took it upon themselves to look for adequate seats for the race. Most of the seats by the front were already taken, not that he minded much. Being tall came with a few perks; besides, Lukas would be more than happy to sit on his shoulders, and Mary had no interest in the actual horse race. 

After a few minutes of searching, Mathias found a few free seats towards the right side with a good view of the track. Lukas excitedly stood on his seat, trying to catch a view of the horses and their riders. Mathias sat next to him, eyes scanning the crowds of people for a familiar crown of gold. 

Crystal showed up a little after. Being slightly late due to hearing her father shooting at someone. When she tried to go to the house Jacob had stopped her. Not allowing her to continue due to it possibly still being dangerous. After a few minutes of arguing with the big oaf she finally relented. If only they would send someone to check up on him for her. Thus one of the extra guards was chosen, Jacob and Lieha much preferred to stay next to her.

She didn’t have time to change into a different dress, much preferring her first one of the day and the hat. However one of her servants had thought ahead and found a hat that would match her current dress and left it in the carriage. She would have to thank Sara later.

When she got out of her carriage, she paused for a moment, looking around… she did not see anyone that she knew right away. She didn’t see charlotte, and while she did see uncle Vikena she couldn’t go and sit by him due to him being busy. 

She slowly made her way around Hoping to find a spot that she can insert herself without getting too cramped… not that she didn’t want to sit next to people, but she could feel her anxiety well up inside her once again.

Lukas stopped the familiar face before his father did. [color=5ba69e]"Da, is that… is that your friend?"[/color] the boy pointed to Crystal, closing one eye to focus on her more clearly. 

Mathias turned his attention to his soon then to the person he had been pointing at. [color=5B89A6]"Yes, but you should not point at people. It’s not nice, Lukas."[/color] He gently pushed the boy’s hand down before standing and waving to her. 

[color=5B89A6]"Lady Damien!"[/color] Mathias waved his hand over his head. 

[color=a65b63]"Oooh, Lady Damien is here?"[/color] Mary teased behind Mathias, [color=a65b63]"Go ahead, I’ll wait here with Lukas."[/color] She said, putting her purple monstrosity down on the seat to reserve it for Crystal. 

Mathias nodded, squeezing past her and down a few flights of stairs before making his way to Lady Damien. He gave her a proper 	bow when he finally reached her, a pleased smile on his features. [color=5B89A6]"Lady Damien, it is good to see you here,"[/color] he had not expected her to show up to the race after her encounter earlier in the morning. Still, he was glad to see her here. [color=5B89A6]"You look lovely."[/color] He complimented, bowing his head slightly. 

Crystal looked around when she heard someone call her name, her eyes focused on a tall man waving towards her. She smiled softly and raised a hand to return the wave but simply held it still. Her cheeks turned a bit red as she realized who it was. 

Mathias’s lips curled into a small smirk at the hint of red on her cheeks.

She stopped and waited for him to come over and when he did, she gave him a small curtsy. [color=1e4fff]”T-thank you Sir Mathias.”[/color] She said softly, her hands gripping her own wrists. [color=1e4fff]”It’s good to see you here as well, I didn’t know when I would see you again. Today has been quite a…wind whirl of a day… to say the least.[/color] She said, forcing more of a smile on her face as she looked up at him. 
 
His smile turned into a sympathetic one. [color=5B89A6]"The winds have died down, hopefully. If there is anything you need or require, please do not be afraid to reach out, my lady."[/color] He cleared his throat and straightened his back. 

[color=5B89A6]"Would you allow me to grant you a momentary distraction?"[/color] Mathias offered his hand to Crystal to take, [color=5B89A6]"We have a few seats already reserved if you would like to join us."[/color]

Crystal smiled and nodded her head looking down, unable to look him in the eye as if it would reveal how much she appreciated that sentiment. But she did look up when he offered his hand to her. She hesitated for a moment before giving him a warm smile and nodding again. Her cheeks feeling red hot at the moment. [color=1e4fff]I would love that. Thank you…[/color] she said softly, taking his gently. Looking back to her bodyguards who seemed to be interested in everything but what she was doing. 

Mathias glanced at the bodyguards behind Crystal, offering a small nod and a smile before she began to guide the lady back from where he had come from.