Celeste~

I come in to the typical AE Ball setup. A dazzling dancefloor, a long buffet table full of every treat imaginable, awkward AEs all around. I look around for Sea Glass as I head towards the buffet table. Xe's not here. I stop in my tracks, trying to survey the room again. Maybe I'm early? I realize I'm just standing in the middle of the room and hurriedly start walking again. Where is xe? Calm down, I tell myself. Xe's probably just late. You've been late a thousand times, haven't you? I force myself to stey calm, to keep by breathing even, to not even consider the possibility that--

My thoughts are cut off as I bump into they buffet table. Oops! I jump back awkwardly, glad I didn't knock anything over. I look around to see if anyone noticed. Everyone seems distracted. But as I look around, I find myself scanning for a flash of sea-green eyes, of dozens of bracelets yet again. I still don't find xyr. But this time, my eyes don't just brush over one person in particular. Nymph. Maybe Nymph knows where Sea Glass is! After all, they have the same CBer! Should I ask her? Would that be rude, like I only care about Sea Glass or something. My eyes are scanning the room again, and I realize she's the best chance I have. I look over at the buffet table. Hmm, maybe it'll be less rude if it comes with chocolate? I pluck two fudge cookies and hurry over to Nymph.

As I reach her I realize that she's already talking to two other AEs, one in a blue lace dress that reminds me of Sea Glass at the last AE, and one with pink hair. I stumble to a stop, not wanting to interrupt their conversation. But it's too late. Nymph looks over at me.

"Celeste?"

"O-oh, S-sorry to interrupt," I say, glancing at the other two AEs, who thankfully mostly look curious and not annoyed, "I was just wondering, since you and xyr, you know, have the same CBer, i-if you maybe knew, um, where Sea Glass is?" Remembering what's in my hand, I awkwardly hold out the cookies. "Oh, and I brought you a cookie?" I say uncertainly, hoping she doesn't tell me that ee changed his mind.

Well now that I'm out of that charm I guess I'll come. I've got nothing better to do.

Name: Captain Xanara
Age: 16
Outfit: A loose black tank top tucked into my blue jeans. As for shoes, I'm wearing black high-top Vans. None of you can stop me.

Appearance: I basically just told you. *Sighs* Well other than my clothes I'm average height for 16, curved but strong build. I have huge, white, draconic wings, a long, draconic tail, and white hair, not to mention the diadem-like row of white scales on my forehead.

*bursts in* Sorry we're late! Can we still join?

Name: Beryl

Age: Ageless

Outfit: Collared Hawaiin beach shirt and black pants. 

Appearance: Dark skin and messy, short black hair (slightly less messy for the occasion*. Has bright blue eyes and wings which gradually descend from deep scarlet to icy blue from the bottom to the tip. 

@Rebbeca, I would love to go with you, if that's okay. As a friend, obviously. It's nice to meet you. 

*Mouths: how does he do that?*

*Slips in quietly* Hello, I apologise sincerely for the tardiness. Far, I would love to go to the ball with you. *blushes and smiles* 

Name: Mariel

Age: Ageless

Outfit: Knee length, flowing blue dress and silver flat shoes. No makeup. 

Appearance: Long-ish brown hair and blue eyes. Has similar wings to Beryl. Has peach skin and a shy smile. 

I'd rather not go...*shudders in the memory of the last ball*

I promise this time will be better, Coquelicot.  

I'll think about it.  

I nonchalantly stride into the ballroom. After point one millisecond I decide to go hang out by the refreshment table. I see Nymph sharing a whole chicken with two other AEs and I can't help but laugh quietly. Not mockingly, but I think it's kind of cute, Nymph is smiling and talking freely. I believe this is the first time I've seen her actually happy. She should smile more often. She's prettier when she smiles, as is everybody. One of Rogue's favorite phylosophical findings. I look around at some of the other AEs. A few of them are panicing, picking at their suits and dresses, waiting over-eagerly for their dates to arrive. Twirling a paper plate in between my fingers, I scan the refreshments table for something worth eating. Eventually, two slices of pizza, a breadstick, some spagetti with alfredo, and caesar salad are arranged on my plate. Going Italian tonight, eh Cap? I think to myself. Armed with a fork, a knife, and a bottle of cream soda, I go to sit near Nymph and her friend group so that I may listen to them. I like listening to people. Especially because I don't have to contribute to the topic being discussed. They don't notice me. Silently, I watch them while slowly clearing my plate. Soon (about three topic-jumps later), I set my plate aside and open the cream soda. Lifting the bottle to my lips to take a swig, I unintentionally sigh, eyes glazed and fixed on the floor a little ways towards the group. My breath goes whistling across the rim, producing the beautiful, hollow sound that, at that moment, turned the heads of the three I had been listening to. Without looking up, I give a soft "Whoops.", cock an eyebrow, and take a sip of cream soda. I expect them to ignore me and go on with their conversation since I hadn't done anything spectacular to earn their trust, friendship, or respect. But if they didn't and let me into their friend group that'd be nice... To have friends... I reminisce. I realize just how lonely I am without any friends. Hmm. Maybe I should take care of that. Well, I'm doing okay on my own; I mean- My thoughts are cut off.

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You decide. 

I'm not sure if Max is already going with someone or not...if he is ignore this. 

Hi, Max. *smiles* My name is Key, I was looking around for a date for the ball and I saw your AE sheet...Would you care to go with me? *tilts head to the side and bats eyelashes towards Max*