Josephine could tell that the young man was slightly distracted or wary... but what of? Was he worried to be seen with her, perhaps? No surprise, her dress wasn't the fanciest and she would easily be mistaken as a commoner. The boy was probably a noble, and didn't want to be caught with someone like her. Or perhaps worse; a noble, and a flirt. He probably has some other girl waiting around for his company. 'Trivial thoughts make no good.' She thought. 'Besides, he seems like a sweet guy. Doesn't act like a typical noble, with their noses stuck in the air and looking down on those with less stature than them in society.'<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">"You are certainly agreeable with my tastes. I feel that I am somewhat trapped in this scenery..."</span><br/><br/>Josephine nodded, glancing away after a moment. her cheeks grew a tiny bit red, having caught herself staring. She couldn't help it; he was quite handsome after all. She instead glanced around herself, wondering where her parents were. After a moment of her mentioning taking a walk, she noticed the young man had rose to his feet. She glanced up at him as he outstretched his hand to her.<span style="font-style: italic">"But of course I would only be too happy to accompany you into the evening air."</span>Josephine smiled and took his hand lightly. She wore dainty white gloves to disguise the callouses that marred her hands, mainly from her sword fighting. Despite her strength, she remained petite and fragile in looks. No one would ever expect someone of her beauty and gentle nature to have such secrets as she did.<br/><br/>Josephine followed along with him through the crowds, glancing around at the dancers. It was quite beautiful inside, as one would expect, but to her all of the extravagance of it made it a bit cliche; the epitome of vain beauty, meant to shame those who weren't as fortunate to be within a noble family. everything had become that way; no wonder why the commoners felt so forgotten and ignored. The royal family was more focused on wealth for themselves and the nobles and showing that off than dealing with the poverty of the poor. As they got to the door of the balcony and walked out into the crisp night air, Josephine breathed in and sighed. "Nature's beauty is much more so than any wealth could ever hope to be." She murmured to herself, smiling.<span style="font-style: italic">"Beautiful night...Isn't it?"</span>"It is indeed." She replied, glancing to the young man whom had accompanied her. She glanced away again, looking over the garden and smiling a bit more. " 'Tis more beauteous than any could wish to be. Though many try."<br/><br/>((sorry it took almost 2 months :P have been busy))