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Annie smile grew even wider as Sang greeted her and a fun sparkle mixed into her gaze at the offer of the sweets. "Of course I'll help you eat it haha I havent been able to get there myself with little mr show off tugging me around to find you." She laughed at the cross look that Inaki gave her as they headed towards a newly empty table. "Come on we'll sit here, they left it so they can find a new one later." Annabelle smiled as she indicated the young men and women who were leaving the table to dance. hey if they wanted to keep their table they would have stayed, whose to say they were even going to come back! Annabelle pulled back a chair and sat down with a huff, being tugged around by Inaki was hard work.

Inaki sat next to her as puffed up as he could possibly be. SEEEE Sang thinks I look wonderfull, even her deamon says so I'm BEAUTIFUL! Inkai flashed a toothy smile with his cheetah face that looked quite funny. Annabelle choked back a laugh and Inaki ddecided to ignore her. HE was still interested in Sange daemon who was still smokey and cool looking, he had to admit he kind of wanted to touch his nose to it but was resisting for politeness sake...even though he REALLY wanted to do it.

Annabelle noticed Sangs inexperience and smiled even wider, she remembered when she had first started going to balls and all that jazz when her mother had first taken her and how overwhelming it was. "hey Sang lets eat and relax, haha I'm sure someone will make a fool of themselves sooner or later and then we'll have a show!" She laughed. They would prabably go and dance later on Annabelle wanted to see what kind of studs this college would provide for her amusement.

Inaki looked up as he senses Annie thinking about boys, UGH BOYS!! he would rip any boy after his Annie apart....he did NOT want her getting all ooey and gooey over the first charming someone to come by, no he was on a mission to keep her FOCUSED when it came to school and staying single.



Sawyer entered the hall with a flourish, ever the actress outside of class she was a sight to behold! of course since it would be the first time she was meeting her prospective students she had toned her outfit down to only one color and the only semi decent dress she owned. That is the only dress without a plunging neckline, no this was proper and she looked more like a lady if she stood still. Of course the way she walked and talked betrayed her rather partyesque personality and her vibrant smile. She looked around and made a beeline to the dance floor.

Ty flapped along beside her, he had originally been on her shoulder but when she decided to flourish and flounce he usually perched somewhere else secretly feeling embarassed about her overly crazy mannerisms. Do you always have to be noticed?! he sighed exasperatedly as he caught up with her and landed on her shoulder.

"Oh dont give me that Ty you know you LOVE to be around me! I am a teacher here, come on the students are bound to notice me anyway why not now when I'm all prettied up?" Sawyer gave Ty a winning smile and continued.

The small bird sighed and covered his face with a wing which was his equivalent of a facepalm. Yes yes I KNOW you like to be noticed but at least in class they will have some respect for you

Sawyer stopped and looked at her daemon "My students can think what they want of me ty all they really need to respect is the MATH the subject and its BEAUTY and dependability!"

Ty sensed a rant on the beauty of math coming on and not wanting his embarassement to get worse changed the subject rapidly. Why not eat first, some of those pastries look really good and you havent had a cherry tart since last season! Cherry tarts were indeed Sawyer and Ty's favorite treat and the thought of one was powerfull enough to bring sawyer away from thoughts of math and change her direction to walking to the buffet. "You know you could be right ty, glad I have you." She gave him a pat and he sighed.

Cilla finished filling her plate as Colton spoke. "Friends would be nice and a doctor is a very respectful occupation." But before she could start rambling she saw Colton look down and for the first time she noticed his daemling which he apparently was talking to, she was insanely curious as to who 'he' was but kept her mouth shut and politely nodded as Colton turned to walk towards another male.

"Well it seems he knows someone here after all." She muttered to herself before grabbing a drink and heading back to the table. Her tray shook slightly as she set it down on the table. She picked at the food absentmindedly, hoping she could meld into the wall.

Cilla finished her plate in complete silence. She glanced around and noticed that the night was passing nicely for everyone. The party reminded her slightly of the party her parents would be throwing. there had been nothing sweeter then watching her mother glide across the floor in the new dress her dad had given as an early present. A smile crossed her face as the memory faded. Her eyes wondered the room once again pausing over a couple here and a group there. Unusual movement in the middle caught her eye, it was a boy and he seemed upset. She didn't hesitate but got up from her seat and headed towards the boy, if he stood there awkwardly for much longer more people would notice him. She smiled sweetly as she made eye contact with the boy. She hoped he understood that she was trying to help and not run away. As she approached she noticed the brace and cane, she took note and decided to keep an eye out on the easiest escape route would be for them, even if it was to a table away from prying eyes. She stopped in front of him and gave him a courtly curtsy. "Evening,Sir. My name's Priscilla." She held out her hand hoping she didn't just turn a slightly awkward moment into a bigger one.

Cilla's smile didn't leave her face. "It's nice to meet you,Seth." She let her hand drop to her side. "Would you care to come sit with me?" she indicated towards her table near the back.once could slide straight against the wall and reach it. Plus it was seated in a corner where they could see the whole room. "So far it's just me over there, and we could grab some food on our way." She wasn't sure if he could carry a plate and walk but since she'd already eaten she could take care of carrying it for him. She was impressed, it was her first big gathering and she'd already talked to two new people. A tiny bit of smug crept from the back of her mind and instinctively glanced to the mist at her side before turnning her attention back to Seth.

Cilla tried to catch him before he hit the floor but she just wasn't fast enough. "Oh my!" She went to her knees next to Seth. "Are you alright?! Here let me help you up." She gently bent down so he could loop his good arm around her neck so she could help him up. "i don't mind the stutter." A bright smile flashed on her face as she waited to help him up.

Normally she didn't go out of her way to get dirty but something about this boy screamed at her to help him. The mist now shifted to a wolf glaring at anyone rude enough to snicker or laugh.

Cilla stumbled slightly as Seth's weight was added to her. "I bet that hurt. I don't think we'll make it to my old table." She quickly glanced by and picked the closest table, unfortunately there were others sitting but right now she was more concerned with Seth's well being. "Yes, let's avoid bowing, perhaps a noble nod instead from here on out" she giggled softly. "Pish, you haven't made a mess out of anything."

She carefully pulled a chair out with her foot. and gently moved so he could slide carefully into it. She pulled a red piece form her dress towards his face and gently dabbed his tears away. Once the tears had subsided she let the cloth drop back. "Now that's better. I better go find your things before they get lost." She stepped away to let him finish gathering himself and set to finding his cane.

"Pleasure as well, Mister Doric," Caitlin replied, eyes flicking to his before she lost her nerve and dropped them to the table. Oh, this was so annoying. She was in a dress, with people she barely knew, at a ball. She'd much rather be at the stables on a horse than here...even cleaning a stall than here.

"Tsk, Cait, enjoy yourself. It could be fun, you know." But she couldn't agree with him. Cayne, once he'd administered his two cents, looked up at Doric's daemon with a similar expression to his, then turned to Zarek's, misty tail wagging slightly at the friendlier greeting, though his change to a larger form slowed the movement. "Well, Malhyanth, it's a pleasure. I am Aarocayne, and I'll see what I can do." Then he emerged in his human's mind again, relaying the request. She analyzed it, considered it, and finally agreed to it. No harm, hmm?

"Hey, Zarek, do you want me to describe these two to you? It might help, you know." Without a confirmation, and supposing that since his daemon had suggested it, it would be all right, she started in, speaking in a low, quick voice. "Well, there's Doric, first; he's the one that just talked. He's got lighter brown hair, dark blue eyes, and he's mostly in black, but with golden yellow embroidery on his coat. White gloves, too. Tall and lanky, as well. His daemon's some sort of bird, a peacock, I think. Then there's another boy, with really light blond hair and medium blue eyes. He's tall, too. Brown trousers and shoes, with a blue vest and white shirt. He also has a bit of red ribbon and greenery pinned to his chest." She smiled slightly at this, but still felt a little out of place. She was a girl, considered of average or shorter height, and here she was at a table of three boys. It felt...well, a little awkward. "I hope that helps," she added, as an afterthought.


Aylana, of course, was not feeling at all embarrassed; rather, she was having a grand time. Though he was sometimes a little...odd, Colonel Callahan was certainly a fine date, and quite the gentleman. One white-gloved hand was on his arm, and her Harris hawk daemon, Kardamian, was on the other shoulder, glancing around with a similar expression to the lioness. His was not only searching for wrongdoers, though that was part of it. He was also just grouching about the occasion. Kar didn't much like having to sit on his human's shoulder all night, without the chance to stretch his wings or do something entertaining. He made this very clear by way of a short grumble.

"Oh, Kar, really? Do you have to act like that tonight? It's Christmas, for goodness sakes." If she had had an arm free, Aylana would have tapped him on the beak; as it was, though, he got off unscathed, though she did raise her shoulder abruptly. Then the Colonel was speaking to her, and she turned her green eyes to him with a smile. "Of course, thank you. I would take--" her mind wandered a bit, causing a short, warning "Lana!" from Kar-- "a glass of champagne, please." Satisfied with her choice to not get too drunk during the festivities, Kardamian ruffled his wings a little, turning his head to watch a group of girls pass, then looking forward again. He was lucky to not have gotten the same treatment as Bala, though Aylana had considered it a great deal.