Was she nervous? Not nearly as much as she should have been. With her hand on the arm of this seemingly handsome stranger, Lilah wondered if perhaps the mask she wore gave her some form of confidence or comfort that she'd not had without it. Then again, there was a face she had to keep when everyone else was watching, and while most of the people in her kingdom saw her as strong, silent, and obedient, there was something inside of her eyes that couldn't be mistaken. Her father had the same glitter in his own eyes, while her mother's had been soft and kind. Everyone knew that she was her mother's daughter, but the truth of it all was that she was more like her father than they realized. In that moment, as she listened to the man speak, Lilah wondered what it would be like to enjoy an evening of anonymity, where her escort didn't know who she really was, but thought she was someone else entirely. It could be fun, if she could pull it off, and so Lilah decided to be the person she knew herself to be instead of the Princess that everyone else expected.<br/><br/><b>"You have never been to the keep before?"</b>Lilah couldn't help the curious tone of her voice as she asked him to confirm that she'd heard him correctly.<b>"I suppose that explains why you are a bit lost. There are no worries here, however. I can direct you to the party so you can experience the brilliance of this place first hand. I would advise you not to get lost again, Sir. I cannot promise that I will be available to assist you should you find yourself wandering without direction again."</b>Lilah gave a soft laugh at that, smiling as she walked with him down the hallway. Her gown wasn't as heavy as it looked, but it still scuffed along the floor as her heavier gowns would have. She moved comfortably, falling into step with him with ease.<b>"Do I mind if you ask my name? Not particularly, however this is not a party where identities are supposed to be known. Perhaps if we meet again on another day, I will let you know what my name is, but tonight, I am just the woman that escorted you back to the party so that you did not get particularly lonely or lost in the dark halls of the keep."</b>Tilting her head to get a good look at him after she replied, Lilah let the inklings of a faint smirk tilt the edges of her lips upwards. There was something to be said about a man who could appreciate a woman's sass. Lilah waited to see how he would respond to hers.<br/><br/><b>"Unless, of course,"</b>Lilah started, the smirk on her face widening into a playful smile.<b>"You tell me your name first."</b>She wondered if he'd actually give her a name or if he'd play the same game that she did. Anxiously, she awaited his response, but while she did so, Lilah continued to walk toward the party. Voices could be heard in the distance, along with music and the smells of fire and good food. It seemed all that joined her father for this party had a good time, and the laughter that echoed through the halls was just one of many ways that warmed Lilah's heart with pride at the comfort her family was able to offer those around them.<b>"Pardon me for asking questions, but you have me curious."</b>Lilah used her free  hand to pulled a strand of rusty blonde hair over one of her shoulders.<b>"If you have never been here before, Sir, what about this gathering prompted you to come?"<br/>
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