♪ The Mechanical Composer
♫Phoenix Wing Hotel Lobby | Interacting with: Jane Addeson @Zarkun
Isabella was absolutely ecstatic when she heard that Jane was an admirer of the performing arts. She had to fight the urge to clap her hands together and fall into another fit of giggling. She wasn't doing a very good job. She knew that her and Jane would have to find some common ground eventually. Though the mood dampened when Jane made the comment about her parents.
Instinctively Isabella reached out her hand and held onto Jane's, her mouth open as if she was trying to find the right words to comfort her friend. She couldn't. The relationship Jane had with her parents was something Isabella had never experienced. Her parents were demanding narcissists who only used her to further their own careers as performers. She hated them. Isabella gently rubbed her thumb against the palm of Jane's hand, massaging it whilst she offered a small, genuine smile.
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I'm not very good at juggling, but maybe sometime I could perform for you?" Isabella wanted to cry. Not only because Jane had allowed her to share in her mourning, but also because she felt absolutely feeble. Being powerless was not something she enjoyed, but Isabella was just confused as to how to handle this situation. Thankfully, the Viewing Lacrima inside the lobby broadcast the results of the final event. Isabella stood up, hoping to get a better look at what was happening. Through the crowds of people surrounding the lacrima, she was able to clearly make out the visage of two very regal figures. The King and Queen of Fiore. By their order, the event had been cancelled.
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Well, that's a shame." Pausing for a moment, Isabella turned to Jane with a sudden smile. "
Since we don't need to go watch anymore though, we should take this time to get ready for the ball! We're sure to dazzle everyone if we get a head start now!" Isabella was already going through the list of things she had intended to get done before attending tonight. Her outfit was sorted, but she still wanted to get her nails and hair done as well as put on her face for the evening. With all of their spare time, she was even considering a nice long trip to the spa. Isabella was practically beaming at the idea of such a day.