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[witchmaker.livejournal.com]

[ Angela shows up on the plane wearing a ballgown, much to the contrary of her normal outfit. A look of relief floods her face as she plops down on one of the stools at the handy-dandy bar and starts prying some painful-looking high heels off of her feet. ]

Oh Goddess and Tree, my kingdom for a foot rub!

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[buckingbronco.livejournal.com]

Let me guess, boring formal party with lost of very important people attending?

[witchmaker.livejournal.com]

Not boring so much. It was a ball. Lots and lots of dancing. [ She rubs one foot. ] And it's not even over yet. I think I've danced with every guy there. Twice.

[buckingbronco.livejournal.com]

At least you get to dance. [Winces as he looks at the shoes] I can never figure how you women can walk around in those things without falling over.

[witchmaker.livejournal.com]

No dancing at your fancy get-togethers, then? [ She smirks. ] I guess that keeps you safe from the women who'd feel you up during the slower songs, right?

And trust me, it takes practice. I had to walk around in those things for a week before to try and get my balance right. I thought my feet were going to fall off.

[buckingbronco.livejournal.com]

Oh, there's some dancing, but I'm usually stuck talking to people so I don't get the chance to dance often. Women like that are why I keep a good excuse on hand to get away if I have too.

I'll admire you for being able to learn to walk on them. I would probably have broken an ankle or something.

[witchmaker.livejournal.com]

Everything is waltzes, waltzes, waltzes at the balls. I guess it's not so bad, I wouldn't have wanted anyone there getting fresh with me.

[ She lifts up a foot with a slipper on, which is much too big for her. ] I think a royal pajama party would be more fun. At least I could walk around in something like these instead.

[contract_star]

Angela, you look beautiful.

[witchmaker.livejournal.com]

[ Congratulations, Hei, you get the cutecute icon. Angela blushes. ]

Thanks, handsome. [ She winks. ] Involved in any slipper factory explosions lately? I could use a pair.

[contract_star]

[Daaawww!]

[Chuckles.] No explosions, but... [He disappears and reappears a moment later with Japanese-style indoor slippers.] They might be a little big, but they should work.

What was the occasion? Some kind of party?

[witchmaker.livejournal.com]

[ Angela accepts the slippers gratefully and sets her high heels on the bar, then puts the slippers on. ] Oh, those feel so nice.

A ball. Mother likes to throw one each season so we can keep up with the rest of the nobility. [ Pause ] That and I think she's trying to marry me off.

[contract_star]

[Smiles.]

[Chuckling a little.] Sounds like a bit of a hassle. Must be fun, though. [Grins.] Anyone you have your eye on yet?

[witchmaker.livejournal.com]

It's better than sitting through a lecture, but it's definitely a hassle. It took two hours and three maids to get me all dolled up for this. [ Eye roll, and at the mention of the men, she makes a face. ] No, definitely not. They were all twice my age at least. The only place I seem to meet young, good-looking men is here.

[theguv.livejournal.com]

[eyes her appraisingly] Fancy get up you've got there.

[witchmaker.livejournal.com]

[ She straightens her skirt a little, frowning at it. ] Fancy and bulky. I feel like some kind of Mana Holy Week present.

[theguv.livejournal.com]

Like a what?

[witchmaker.livejournal.com]

A present. You know, ribbons, bows. Obnoxious gift wrapping.

[theguv.livejournal.com]

I get what a present is, luv. The hell's 'Mana Holy Week?'

[lamb_of_gold]

A special occasion?

[witchmaker.livejournal.com]

[ nods ] A ball. Mother throws them now and then, and I have to attend and dance. I don't think I've gotten to sit down once before I came here.

[lamb_of_gold]

Popular, I take it?

[witchmaker.livejournal.com]

[ Shrug. ] I'm heiress to a powerful kingdom. I think the word "eligible" was used in every single introduction I was given tonight.

[bacchusprince.livejournal.com]

Everyone's wearing such wonderful dresses around here lately, if I was a lady I'd be jealous!

[witchmaker.livejournal.com]

I don't see why. I'd take something comfortable over this thing any day.

[immortalmistake.livejournal.com]

[Wow, pretty. He grins at her.] I'm not much good at that sort of thing, but I could try. Long night?

[witchmaker.livejournal.com]

[ Angela grins and wiggles her toes. ] You're a sweetie, Firo. Definitely a long night. If I never have to hear a waltz again, I will be content.