The girl who had made herself known as Dark Lady - both for her garments and her mood regarding the masquerade - was finally ready after much discussion with her maid about the monotony of her dress, mask, gloves and shoes. Her hair had been braided and left without any ornament. The only piece of jewelry the girl condescended to wear as a pearl necklace. It had belonged to her grandmother, and her mother had asked her to take it and wear it.<br/><br/>Since her mask covered her full face, the girl didn't bother with make up for that area. Her neck and the small area of her chest that appeared through her dress received some special attention. Other than that, the Dark Lady made her best to be as plain as possible.<br/><br/>"My lady... what should I do now?".<br/><br/>The girl seemed a little impatient at this question.<br/><br/>"You stay with all the other maids and wait for me to need your services. And you keep your opinions to yourself, or else."<br/><br/>After these somewhat harsh words, the girl finally made her way to the ball room, being presented with her chosen alias and greeting the King and Queen, and after them the two daughters who were already there.