This was certainly not Dev’s scene, he didn’t particularly enjoy crowds... unless he was preforming - and he didn’t mingle with the masses enough to fit into any of the groups that formed around the ballroom. He’d take comfort in Clara’s and Orion’s company from time to time, but not enough to warrent going to a massive event like the one he was intending. But he owed his friend at the bar a favor and said friend’s little sister needed a date to this thing so... here he was. There was obviously no romantic interest between the pairing, but the girl was goofy enough that she had him laughing as they goofed off, making jokes certain... eccentric.. outfits.
Her arm linked in his, they walked across the ballroom and as if fate itself stepped in, came toe to toe with none other than Emerald. She looked absolutely stunning. So much so, Dev lost his words for a moment. Thing’s had been a mess after their short-lived date. The man had wanted to reach out but, he had known he wasn’t in her league. Her assumption about him based on his lineage had done nothing but confirm that. Still, with a random girl on his arm, he didn’t want Emerald to get the wrong idea. So, he asked for a minute alone, in which the young blonde girl obliged politely.
“Can we talk?” he asked, softly - somewhat preparing himself for a ‘no’. “Privately, for a moment. I won’t keep you.” @emerald-ali
