It seemed she was dealing with a kindred spirit, someone who saw the same things she did, except from a male perspective.<b>"It's reassuring to know that we're not the only ones who have to suffer, although I do think that it's a bit more mainstay for a woman to be the recipient of such suitor related distress."</b>Lilah teased before pointing down a curve in the corridor and removing herself from the man's arm.<b>"I'm afraid our journey together comes to an end, Niko."</b>Lilah gave him a small bow and pointed her hand in the direction of the party.<b>"You'll find an entrance to the ball just down this way. Remember - do not get lost again. You might find yourself stuck with someone interested in becoming your suitor for more than just a night."</b>Lilah gave him a wide grin before she picked up her skirts and turned back the way she came.<br/><br/><b>"I'm heading back to the gardens. If you get lonely and prefer to join me, you're more than welcome to. I expect to be out there most of the evening. Avoiding, you know."</b>Lilah raised her hand and gave him a little wave. Voices could be heard coming from the party, and they grew louder and louder as other party-goers began to walk toward them. She heard the clanking of armor and knew it was likely a pair of the guards, and upon hearing their conversation, she felt the cold chill of being caught running down the back of her neck.<b>"We've yet to see Princess Talilah. I was wondering when his lordship was going to ask us to look for her. He mentioned something about a blue dress." </b>Lilah looked for the guards instantly, spying them with her eyes and feeling her heart start to thud rapidly in her chest as they caught sight of her.<br/><br/><b>"M'lady? Is that you?"</b>The one that had spoken before put his hand up to his eyes, peering through the soft red-orange glow of the torches along the walls.<br/><br/><b>"No, no, that's not her."</b>The other one said, smacking his assuming companion hard enough to make him scowl.<b>"Her hair is not light enough, you ignorant brute. Have you not seen the princess before?"<br/>
</b><br/>The two started to bicker among each other, but Lilah was taking no chances. Immediately, she began to dash down the corridor she'd come from, desperate to escape or else she'd be pulled into the party and forced to mingle like a good sport. Lilah did not want to mingle like a good sport.<br/><br/>Tag:<a class="username" data-user-id="48" data-username="@Elle" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" href="https://blackdahliaroleplaying.com/members/48/">@Elle</a>