... Imogen turns slightly and sees her. "Ellie!" she says warmly. "How nice. And your dress is beautiful." She smiles wickedly. "As is your design for...
... for ... gorgeously ... Ellie smiles politely, keeping her face as neutral as possible despite Imogen's statement in Corwin's presence, and indicates the ...
... like ... though?" ... present. ... beautiful." ... with ... Ellie "May ... Lord ... Corwin looks at Ellie with a mix of suspicion and curiousity, but ...
... hand, ... Ellie flinches inwardly at Corwin's look of suspicion, hurt in the green eyes, but covers it with a polite smile, the pain quickly masked. She...
... Imogen sinks into a graceful curtsey, a polite smile on her lips. ... "I know where Flora was placing some rather fine one," says Imogen. "Let me show...
... to ... Ryoden sifts through the treats, focussing on the red ones, and answers Imogen's question before Ellie can get a word in. "That's Mandor. My...
... Gerard chuckles. "_I_ might appreciate a surprise from her, but I don't think that's Flora's style. "I don't think she'll show anyway. Too punk for a...
... Imogen looks at her cousin, and her eyebrows lift in surprise ... while she looks dismayed. "Ellie, I'm sorry I said ... but do you think it wise ... " She...
... himself ... gives up ... Mandor has already faded into the crowd of nobles when Imogen approaches. Corwin reclaims her arm, looking relieved. "Apparently...
... He smiles at takes her arm. "You mean besides having to be in a monkey suit? I'm doing great." His voice lowers. "Mandor's pitching Ryoden being sick, and...
... She looks at him in some dismay. "Oh - Corwin! I am sorry. I know you wanted to help Merlin. But where can the child go in Shadow? Where would be...
... joining ... Ellie smiles back and replies back softly "I hope he's successful." She looks distant for a moment "Even if he's not, I can't see myself ...
... myself ... He pats her arm and tries to look sypathetic, even though she knows he's happy to have her joining them. "I guess it is. Maybe someday you can...
... "I know. Nothing short of a miricle. Though he does smell a bit briney to me still..." Gerard glares again. "Like hell I do." "Oh, don't worry. Some of the...
... the ... She nods, and sights Gerard. She goes to greet him, but, seeing the sour expression on his face, thinks better of it. "Hmph. I guess he won't be my...
... of ... Gerard doesn't notice Wraecca's wave, but instead seems to be scanning the crowd towards the dancing area. The buffet is overflowing, it still being...
... appreciate ... Ryoden shrugs. "'Kay," she mutters through a mouth full of sugar. Jurt looks around. "So, I suppose I get to spend a night telling people...
... nibble ... Wraecca looks around at the people admiring the food with some confusion. "They going to eat or they waiting for the stuff to cool?" He shrugs,...
... He sighs. "I don't know. I assume that Mandor has some idea, because I don't. "But she's not safe here. There was an-- well, I guess you could call it a...
... Ellie thinks then suggests "How about we go find Bill Roth? Imogen wants me to meet him and I promised her I would. And by the sound of the man, he may be...
... cool?" ... Lillian, Ms. Worrywart she is, doesn't stop him, surprisingly enough. "Most likely no one wants to be the first. But we're from out of town. We...
... of ... "Hope you know what he looks like, because I sure as hell don't. Merle knows him, but--" He's cut off as a large hand, with the faintest hint of red...
... out ... Wraecca laughs, "Yeah, I learned a long time to admire food when I'm finished eating. Not before." Finding a table for Lillian and himself he sets...
... daughter, ... Corwin sighs. "Yes, I'm afraid it probably will. I'm fairly certain that she's going to make a fuss, and I can't help but be a little ...