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[color=lightgray][color=E77298]Time:[/color] Morning
[color=E77298]Location:[/color] Drakes Birthday Party
[color=E77298]Attire:[/color][url=https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/i/ef4a7318-2b84-41b7-b895-2d56e0537a70/di24out-ec5148fa-4ec2-40bf-b8de-37543f983682.jpg]Dress[/url]
[color=E77298]Interaction:[/color] [@Lava Alckon] Farim [@Rodiak] Zarai [@Potter] Olivia [@JJ Doe] Fritz
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[hr][color=lightgray]Anastasia's amber eyes turned her she noticed Olivia's flustered reaction and giggled as the girl stammered through her greeting. She leaned forward on Farim's lap, resting her elbow on the table, [color=E77298]“Why, thank you, Olivia,”[/color] she said with a smile. [color=E77298]“But you know, I don’t think you need my permission to touch my hair! I mean, how could I say no to a compliment like that?”[/color] She twirled a loose strand of her ashen blonde hair playfully around her finger and swung her head over to offer up her hair. 

Her gaze subsequently shifted to Farim, hearing his words, [color=E77298]“Oh, Farim,”[/color] she cooed, [color=E77298]“You know you have nothing to worry about. You two can share me.”[/color] She giggled, clearly enjoying their teasing dynamic as she leaned back against him to peck his cheek sweetly. However, as Farim’s arm wrapped around her, his hand brushed teasingly against her hip, sending a delightful shiver up her spine. She couldn’t help but bite her lower lip, suppressing a giggle as his touch tickled her in the most delicious way. She leaned back against him, letting her body sink more comfortably into his, enjoying the warmth and closeness between them. Then, she placed her hand lightly over his, tracing slow circles along his wrist.

She then leaned back to whisper in his ear,[color=E77298]"Farim, darling,"[/color] she whispered, her voice laced with both amusement and sensuality, [color=E77298]"If you keep that up, I might not be able to behave myself. We wouldn’t want to scandalize the whole party, would we?"[/color] With a soft, almost daring smile, she shifted slightly in his lap, the movement deliberate. 

However, Farim did not get a chance to answer as Zarai spoke up about having them all painted, causing Annie to add excitedly,[color=E77298]“Oh my Gods yes! I'd love to be painted with you guys and by my beautiful Rai!  Please!”[/color] 

Before Zarai could answer, the princess's face then lit up the moment she heard a familiar voice. [color=E77298]“Fritz!”[/color] she exclaimed and rose up to greet him, her excitement bubbling over as he twirled her around. She clapped their hands together in rhythm, giggling at the playful spin. [color=E77298]“Oh, you know how to make an entrance, cutie!”[/color] She rested her hands on her hips after the twirl, her gaze brimming with amusement.

[color=E77298]"The music practice is going well! I picked a song I know really well since it's kind of short notice and I've been playing it late at night until my fingers hurt!"[/color] she added, her excitement practically radiating from her.[color=E77298]"I’m so nervous, but also super excited. It’s going to be the best concert ever!"[/color] As he turned his attention to the others,  she returned to her comfy seat on Farim's lap. Anastasia took a moment to admire the easy grace with which Fritz interacted with everyone. It was so effortless for him—he had this way of making people feel special.

But as Zarai’s gaze found Fritz, and the unspoken emotions flickered between them, Anastasia’s couldn’t miss the subtle shift. Her lips quirked up in a soft, knowing smile as she watched her dear friend exchange glances with the charming count, [color=E77298]“Ohhh, look at you two,”[/color] she whispered in a sing-song voice, leaning closer to Zarai as if sharing a secret. [color=E77298]“There’s something interesting in the air today, isn’t there?”[/color] She gave her a playful nudge, her tone affectionate as ever. [color=E77298]“You know, I’d love to include Fritz in the painting, but I think you might be painting more than just his face in that picture, darling.”[/color] Her eyes twinkled mischievously as she whispered in her ear.

However the fun didn't last. Anastasia's smile fell as noticed Charlotte approach. She seemed cuddled up to Cassius of all people. She had seen enough to know that there was more to that girl than her delicate appearance suggested, and it left her wary, even if she didn’t want to admit it to anyone. Her mind flashed back to that morning in the tea room with Callum, Wulfric, Stratya, and her mother. Magic wasn’t evil, Callum had reassured her, but that didn’t change the fact that Charlotte’s magic had been evil. 

Her fingers curled slightly, resisting the urge to fidget with her dress. When Charlotte greeted her, there was no hug, no warm greeting like she had given the others. Just a smile. Anastasia forced herself to smile back, though it felt stiff. Inside, she couldn’t help but feel relieved that Charlotte didn’t offer a hug. It was easier to keep that distance between them, even if it felt awkward.

As Charlotte whispered something to Fritz, Anastasia felt an unwelcome pang of curiosity. Even Olivia, Farim, and Zarai all seemed to know and like her. Sometimes she wondered if she should warn people about her. Intrusively, Darryn crept back into her mind and she quickly pushed it away all her might. She hastily turned her attention to hyper fixate on other emotions swimming inside her. Anastasia turned her gaze to the table, suddenly beaming as she addressed the group rather boldly, [color=E77298]"I just have to say, I absolutely adore every single one of you here!"[/color]

She leaned back instinctively into Farim, tracing a finger idly down his jaw as she continued, [color=E77298]"Honestly, you’re all so beautiful, so fun, and I’m having the best time. I can't help but think... why not continue the party later? I’d love to invite all of you back to my bedroom sometime..."[/color] Her gaze shifted back to the table and she smiled as she declared, [color=E77298]"[i]We could play strip poker[/i]."[/color][/color]