Devon sighed as she flopped down on her bed. She had finally made it through the morning chores and the day's extra lessons. There were still a couple of things she needed to take care of, but everything had been planned so she could be done early today. After all, there was a big event tonight, and her family had to make an appearance. It was important to keep up their image. 

Groaning, the dark-haired teen blew a few strands out of her face before rolling over to stare in the general direction of her wardrobe. She didn't want to deal with this right now. She was tired already, and she had already had to change around important plans for this...but if she didn't go... 

The sound of the front door and a male voice announcing his return snapped her out of her lethargic state. If she didn't lock the door and plan her next movements around the house carefully, it would mean another sparring match now. On the other hand, better now then after getting all ready to go to the ball...

Leaning against the door, she took another few seconds to make a rough plan before unlocking it and rushing out to hopefully get the advantage this time.