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[color=lightgray][color=E77298]Time:[/color] 6pm
[color=E77298]Location:[/color] The Castle Dining Hall
[color=E77298]Interactions:[/color] [@Potter] Kira [@JJ Doe] Hala [@Lava Alckon] Farim [@Tae] Thea
[color=E77298]Attire:[/color][url=i.imgur.com/DpgJnCV.jpeg]Dress[/url], [url=https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mHzPrAOiRuw/maxresdefault.jpg]Hair[/url]
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Anastasia blinked as the dignitary marched over, only for a vision in turquoise and gold to gracefully steal his seat, sip his drink, and dismiss him with regal flair.

Leaning toward Auguste, she whispered, [color=E77298]“Did you see that? He got dethroned in three moves.”[/color] She tilted her head thoughtfully, then leaned slightly toward Hafiz, her eyes still fixed in awe.

[color=E77298]“Grand Vizier,”[/color] she whispered,  [color=E77298]“who is that hurricane that just stole that poor man's dignity?”[/color]

Hafiz's lips twitched into a subtle smirk, amusement glittering faintly in his eyes. Without turning his head fully toward Anastasia, he responded in a low, velvety voice laced with dry humor.

[color=gold]"That radiant hurricane, Princess, is none other than Hala Sami—child of Vali Malik Sami. A word of caution: dignity isn't all they'll take if one isn't careful."[/color]

Before she could process that information, a familiar movement caught her peripheral vision. She turned—and immediately beamed.

[color=E77298]“Thea! The Birthday Baby!”[/color] she exclaimed excitedly, sitting up straighter with a gleeful sparkle in her eyes. She returned the wave with both hands, like a child seeing their best friend at a festival, entirely unbothered by the stares it earned her from the more composed royals at the table.

[color=#E77298]“She looks so pretty,”[/color] she whispered to Auguste, grinning. [color=E77298]“And she didn’t trip. I’m so proud.”[/color]

Anastasia’s eyes then lit up as Kira approached, her smile brightening with a touch of genuine excitement.

[color=E77298]“Oh, hello there!”[/color] she beamed, straightening in her chair with a slight bounce. When Kira gave her name, Anastasia clapped her hands softly in delight. [color=E77298]“Kira! Your name is so pretty by the way!"[/color] she chirped warmly, tilting her head with curious affection. [color=E77298]“You look so elegant tonight. Look at that posture! We love a dignified lady in this house.”[/color] She cast a playful, exaggerated glance toward her brothers with mock suspicion, then giggled. [color=E77298]“Please tell me you’re here to keep me entertained. Everyone's been [i]so[/i] serious.”[/color]

And then, just to seal the deal, she leaned in with a whisper that wasn’t exactly quiet:
[color=E77298]“Also, sit near me forever. You have bestie energy.”[/color]

Anastasia had already been glowing with the warmth of her bubbly welcome to Kira, her fingers still brushing the fabric of her gown as she fidgeted excitedly. But when she felt the distinct flutter of wings—and heard his voice—her entire body visibly perked.

She turned sharply, eyes locking on Farim with such giddy urgency that it was as though the entire banquet faded behind a pink, heart-filled filter.

[color=E77298]“Faaaarim~!”[/color] she sang, breathless and wide-eyed as if he'd just floated in on a gust of wind and moonlight. Her voice sparkled with uncontainable delight. [color=E77298]“You always know exactly how to make an entrance!”[/color]

Her hands clutched at her chest, dramatically overjoyed, before she stood quickly, her chair shifting just a little. [color=E77298]“You’re too kind! Really, too kind! I didn’t think you’d mention my music again—I was so nervous I was going to ruin it—” [/color] she gasped, caught herself rambling, and waved it away with a bashful flutter of her fingers.

Then came Thara.

Anastasia’s gasp turned soft and dreamy as she looked down at the falcon, her lips parting in awe. [color=E77298]“Oh, Thara! Darling girl!”[/color] she cooed and gently stroked Thara’s head, eyes shining with admiration—though it was very clear who she was really gazing at.

[color=E77298]“I’m so glad you’re here,”[/color] She smiled at Farim.
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