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While they were walking to the party, Lin could see many other large Elven families coming out of their homes and heading in the same direction they were. And with her keen eyesight, Lin could see clear in the distance that the small, elegantly-crafted torches were lit and their light was reflecting beautifully in the spring lake.

While they walked along, Lin leaned slightly closer to Ambrose so that he was sure to hear her soft words. It would be getting loud soon enough, so why not enjoy the quiet and try not to disturb it prematurely?

"If you don't mind me asking, Ambrose, how are you liking being here so far?"

((Uh huh.... suuuuure. wink lol!))

Lin smiled proudly as she heard Ambrose describe her home. It was a pride she felt for all her people, not just her. Everyone worked hard to make sure that nature was the main focus of their home and that they coexisted with it as naturally as possible.

When she heard him mention an island, though, she grew quite curious. "Island? What island?"

Lin giggled softly, the sound of bells echoing off of the trees.

"Well, thank you, Ambrose. We are all very proud of our home. Hopefully, eventually, you and your sister will wish to call this city your home as well. We do not have any mansions, but then again, I do not know what you would do with all that space for just a few people."

She laughed softly again.

((If you all want to get into the mood of this post and the party, I highly recommend listening to this song on Youtube! It's an awesome and fun song! ((Introduction Party Song))

Lin smiled brightly at him and nodded in approval at what he said. She definitely agreed that the original roots a person had, as long as they were good and safe, should be the first in a person's heart. She was glad that Ambrose seemed to feel the same way.

Finally, the family had arrived at the bustling party. So many hundreds of Elves were there. It almost looked like a large group of marble statues before them because the Elves were so pristine and perfect-looking. Like something out of a fairytale. Well, according to many oblivious humans, Elves were simply a myth from fairy tales. There were so many different colors filling the large courtyard from the many different layers of robes, and all of them were framed lovely by the sparkling spring lake behind them.

When Samiel was sure everyone was there, he nodded to his girls and the Elven choir and orchestra. Yes, Elves had a choir and an orchestra. Music was incredibly important to them! The orchestra was already seated in the back of the makeshift stage by the spring. The stage was made up of smooth oak. When Samiel nodded at them, the choir went up to stand in the middle back of the stage where there was a break in between the 2 sections of the orchestra.

Then, once the choir was set up, Lin smiled quickly at Ambrose before joining Kember, Gwendolyn, and 2 girls from a different Elven family up on the stage in the exact center so that Samiel could stand front and center to greet everyone.

"Good evening, friends! It is wonderful to see everyone here and in such good spirits. As most of you know, my family chose to hold this party in honor of 2 of my daughter Lin's classmates, Ambrose and Lia Rinaldi."

He held out his hand in the direction of where Ambrose and Lia were sitting, which was in the front row with the rest of Samiel's family. Everyone clapped for them and smiled warmly at them. Again, it appeared that Elves were a lot friendlier and not nearly as rigid as they were portrayed in mythologies.

Samiel waited until the applause died down before continuing.

"Not only are they our honored guests, but they are also part Elves that are being introduced for the first time to our beautiful, wonderful home! I know you will all make them feel welcome!"

"Now, since many other families have graciously provided the entertainment for many of the previous parties we have had the fortune of having, my family thought that it was only proper that we provide to you the entertainment this night, for the party we wanted to bring to you. So please, sit back and enjoy the festivities! Oh excuse me, I mean, please feel free to get up, dance, and join in on the celebration!"

He laughed heartily and then gestured to the musical groups behind him as he bounded off the stage in excitement. With his exit and as the 5 girls came forward gaily with bright smiles, the crowd applauded and cheered loudly, already getting into the mood of the party.

And then, the lively music started and the girls launched into their classic, upbeat song. ((Introduction Party Song))

((Yeah, I think so too...))

Ambrose was prepared to fight tooth and nail for a seat next to Lin, and his smile was a notch brighter when that wasn't necessary. He was betweeen Lin and his sister, and he tried to focus on the music. "It's a beautiful song." He commented quietly, not sure if he was supposed to keep quiet while they were singing or something.

((Ah, great song!))

As Ambrose listened to the song, he held his breath at the sheer beauty of it, but couldn't help but think, in the back of his mind, that just Lin's normal speaking voice was so much more like music to his ears...Ok, he really needed to stop that.

At first, when the song's first few lines came out, he thought it would be about a couple. But no, it was about a homeland. Well, if that didn't just fit the conversation...

Ambrose was sorry to say that, depsite what Lin had said, he didn't focus completely on the duet. In his mind, he thought...Each of the sisters is singing...Lin's going to sing...LIN'S GOING TO SING!!!!!!! However, Lia actually ended up wiping a delicate tear from her eye as she listened to the song. "It's beautiful..." She murmured, and brushed another tear away.