Just because she had spent most of the day setting up the Ball, didn't mean that she didn't have plenty of time to get herself ready. Her hair hung loose around her shoulders and her gown was perfect, a relief since she hadn't had time to try it on since she had picked it up. The entrance looked even lovelier now that it was evening and she watched as people arrived, dressed beautifully and looking excited. The air was filled with joy and laughter and she felt truly happy for the first time since Wan had vanished. The only thing missing was her escort, but she sensed his approach, and knowing that such a crowd might have normally been a deterrent, she was glad that he was here.
Valdis and Vergil