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Cassie quickly got to work deciding on what she would wear. This was going to be her first college party. While she had attended parties before, they were usually thrown in her parents' home and she was expected to be on her best behavior. That often meant she would dress up (with her parents picking out what she would be wearing and it was usually matching whatever they had on) and speak to many people she didn't know.

The conversations ranged from creppy, leering old men who called her pretty and 'my how grown up you are now' despite her being 12 years old and it was obvious they were staring at her newly developed chest, to women who informed her how to be the best wife to a man, either by ensuring a clean and tidy home was there when he got back from work and to never, ever say no to his requests because "when did Jesus ever say no". While she had swallowed the poison at a young age and went with it, as she got older she challenged things. It was often met with punishment like staying in her room, but it was worth it to see the face of the last old perv who said she would be a fitting housewife provided she "kept her tongue in check". The sting and red mark on his face was something she recalled privately when she needed to smile.

Now, she was here on her own and getting ready for a party with her peers. She didn't know what the night entailed, but expected it to be filled with all sorts of enchanting prospects. And she could get to know some of the others. While she liked Cal and Willow, she was eager to see who else was there. Barty and Nick were interesting and there was that excitable guy she saw before. This would be an opportunity to learn more and possibly make new friends.

She opted for a dress she had had for a few years now, but one she never got a chance to wear. It was a pink and black number, with some leather work and lace mixed in. She put on a pair of black heels, not so high to be difficult to walk in but enough to give her some height. She pinned her hair up in a nice updo with some tangles drifting down across her forehead and sides. She finished it off with a black feather that swooped in to the side, next to her ear. She polished it off with makeup in light tones and, of course, some glitter around her eyes and cheeks. She swirled in the mirror, looking at and approving herself. 

She left the room and made her way to the party.

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She would have surely gotten lost if Cal hadn't been there to steer her in the right direction. And he looked so good in his outfit. Cassie, proud of herself, steeled her emotions when the entrance was revealed. This was a magical school, she couldn't be excited over ever new hidden passage she saw.

Stepping inside she was greeted by Alfonse. She smiled warmly and curtsied upon introductions. [color=CCA1A1]"Nice to meet you Alfonse. Thank you for having me."[/color] She followed Cal in, watching the others, but soon they came upon a new person. One she didn't recognize from before but Cal knew. [color=CCA1A1]"It's nice to meet you Finley. You can call me Cassie, if you want. You look very nice."[/color] Cassie let the comment about the twins pass over. Was Finley another person who was enmeshed with them? Was there [i]any[/i] learning had here?