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alice tugged at her dress nervously, helplessly trying to occupy herself with anything to get her mind off of the evening’s event. she’d been looking forward to the valentine’s day ball for weeks now and it was sadly not going as she’d expected. with a soft sigh, the brunette wandered off towards the refreshments table, pouring herself a drink and scanning the crowd for a friendly face.
kitty was lingering by the tables all off to the side for as long as she could; balls were never really her forte, everything sparkling and polished. the refreshments table was the same as it was at any event, though; the refreshments table was her friend. when alice --- another friend --- came over, kitty knew she’d have to manage a small smile. she tried, voice a wavering thing. “ you look nice. good to see you. “











