Kate leaned toward him and placed her hand over his. She gave a gentle squeeze releasing a warmth of her mana, "Thank you, my love, and yes you have. You look splendid. I adore you in the new uniform. I can't take my eyes off you or my hands. I would be happy to introduce you.  Forewarning, my friends requested I play the piano for them. Afterward, your welcome to stay for singing it gets a little lively. I understand if you prefer to dance. Would you like to meet one or many?"<br/><br/>Kate stopped a passing servant with hazel eyes and brown hair platted over her head and wearing the Lyons's colors the same green pinafore over a solid white dress, "Rayna, Please see that Cedric is served ice water with a splash of lemon and at midnight see he gets one of Ann's wassil."<br/><br/>Kate noticed Cedric looked like he was in thought. She let him be lost a moment.<br/><br/>The hazel-eyed servant nodded, "Aye miLady, wassle was ordered for all officers. His lordship request." The servant glanced at Cedric then focused on Kate, " Tis a fine man, indeed. Nearly forgot you asked me to give this to you." She winked at Kate.<br/><br/>Kate winked back, "Thank you. That he is. Very fine. Oh, glad you remembered."<br/><br/>Kate emptied her mug of spiced cider with her free hand then touched his arm softly, "Cedric, You are in for a treat. Ann's Wassil is always served at Winterfest time. This is your dance card. I arranged all the lovely ladies on your dance card to meet us. Love, would you like to stay here or join me in the parlor; where it is quieter?"<br/><br/>Kate handed the ivory card with a green border it was printed in gold ink. In the middle was a picture of a fox heads facing each other. The heads encircled in laurel leaves.<br/><br/>Welcome to the Annual Officer's Ball<br/><br/>Hosted by<br/><br/>Lord G. Lyons and Lady Katelynn<br/><br/>on the back were<br/><br/>Lady Ansley Tully<br/><br/>Miss Idaylyde Greenwood<br/><br/>Lady Samatha Dlyragon<br/><br/>Miss Anna Smyth<br/><br/>Miss Irene Rakonstock