Sophia looked about the room for anybody she knew. She saw very few of the other technicians in her department. "Most likely working or playing video games. What a drag.", Sophia though before letting out a small sigh. She popped a pig-in-a-blanket into her mouth and chewed quickly, savoring the flavor that she hadn't had in so long. Her eyelids drooped and her lips curled into a smile, making her look as if she was falling asleep as she stood there. She didn't even notice Alicia approach due to the food-induced high.<br/><span style="color: DeepSkyBlue"><br/>
"Wow, you went for the little black dress look? didn't expect that, but that's good you found the type of food you wanted."</span>Sophia perked up instantly and turned towards the familiar voice. "Took you long enough!", she shouted with obviously feigned anger. Sophia laughed, "<span style="color: Green">You look great! I didn't know you dressed up so nicely!</span>" Suddenly Alicia's comment had struck her and she looked down at her dress. A look of worry crossed her face, "<span style="color: Green">Is the dress too much?</span>" The worry was quickly dispelled though, when another pig-in-a-blanket entered her mouth.<br/><br/>Sophia looked around at those at the ball, mostly soldiers and officers in uniform with maybe half as many women scattered among the mob. She could already see many of the decorated males giving her and Alicia looks. She scowled at their hungry eyes and felt much to exposed now. Maybe they were old combat instincts or just a dislike of the idea of being just a prize. Again she shrugged it off. "<span style="color: Green">Hmmm. I think this party is just a bit too restrained. It's kinda boring.</span>", she said to Alicia. "<span style="color: Green">Do you wanna stay?</span>"<div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>