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[color=D0B4EC]Time:[/color]10am
[color=D0B4EC]Location:[/color] Edwards Estate - Drake's Party
[color=D0B4EC]Attire:[/color] [url=https://i.ibb.co/kyG8ft9/A2-D2-A381-EFF4-4-AF1-99-DB-F4-EDCC799663.webp[/url]Dress[/url], [url=i.imgur.com/2SBcciZ.png]Amulet[/url]
[color=D0B4EC]Interaction:[/color] [@PapaOso] Cassius [@FunnyGuy] Lorenzo [@CitrusArms] Stratya  
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[color=lightgray]Charlotte's eyes widened slightly in realization, her mind racing as she inwardly chastised herself for not immediately knowing someone as important as a Captain in Sorian. Nonetheless, she recovered and greeted Stratya with a warm smile, [color=D0B4EC]"Captain Durmand, it's truly an honor,"[/color] she began, [color=D0B4EC]"And I must say, your uniform is exceptionally sharp. You look not only lovely but also... [i]powerful[/i]. And if you ask me, there's nothing more beautifully feminine than that."[/color]

She couldn't help but let her imagination wander as she considered what would it be like to wear such an outfit; She had never worn pants like that in her life, and the thought alone made her feel both curious and daring. She glanced down at her own dress, the delicate lace and soft fabric so different from the Captain's attire, yet in her mind, she imagined herself in such a commanding ensemble. The woman's voice seemed to lower in volume, so she lifted her head to find the captain's attention had shifted. Her gaze followed hers, landing on the servants as well. She frowned and immediately called over, [color=D0B4EC] "Hello! Does anyone need help over there?"[/color] The servants dismissed her rather hastily with awkward smiles. 

Her attention slid back to the Captain, her words registering in her brain. [color=D0B4EC]"Your gift sounds absolutely scrumptious!"[/color] she commented with delight. With a giggle, she added, [color=D0B4EC]" And it seems Prince Callum is certainly enjoying it! It must be really yummy."[/color]

When the Captain addressed her as love, Charlotte blushed faintly. [color=D0B4EC]"I'm having a rather splendid day so far, and I can hardly wait to discover all the lovely treats this party has to offer. "[/color]

[h3][i][b][color=salmon]“Count Calbert’s bastard?!”[/color][/b][/i][/h3]

The smile she wore fell. She spun around swiftly, her eyes darting between Lorenzo and Cassius. Her stepfather now had his hands over his mouth. 

[color=D0B4EC]"Oh dear."[/color] She murmured. This time, she dared to look at Calbert, and she almost wished she hadn't. He had rose up from his seat and for once, Charlotte saw him drop his facade in the light of day before all. His brows were furrowed, and his expression was one of unbridled fury, as though he was moments away from lunging across the table to strangle Lorenzo.

[color=D0B4EC]"...Please excuse me."[/color] She said softly to Stratya.

Deliberately, she hurried to Lorenzo's side and looped an arm through his. [i][color=D0B4EC]"Let's go sit please."[/color][/i] she announced, her tone just shy of pleading. [color=D0B4EC]"I feel a bit overcome by the heat, and I could use your help finding our way to the table."[/color]  Her gaze then found Cassius, and she bit her lip, an apologetic look filling her eyes. She hoped he wouldn't be too angry as well; they had just started becoming friends after all.
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