The ball-room was full of dancers just like last week and plenty of ladies and gentleman looking beautiful conversed around the outskirts of the hall. Feferi twirled her fingers and looked around as she entered the dimly lit room. The musical instruments played an up-tempo piece and all the couples whirled around the centre in time. It already looked like much fun. "Lady Peixes, dear!" A voice called. Feferi turned to see who might be addressing her. "I'm so glad you came again" her good friend Terezi greeted. Feferi smiled, "I wouldn't miss it, of course". Terezi approached with Kanaya, another good friend of them both. She also greeted Feferi. "Come quietly again?" Terezi asked menacingly Feferi nodded, "Luckily my father's away tonight". Terezi smiled in understanding. "Spot any wonderful gentleman tonight?" Kanaya asked. Feferi looked around the room. It was full of wonderful gentleman to be perfectly honest. "There's plenty as always" Feferi chuckled. Kanaya smiled in agreement. A man walked up to her and bowed as he kissed her hand. "Care to dance miss?" He asked. Kanaya allowed him to guide her to the dance-space. Terezi and Feferi grinned at each other. "Well, Kanaya is first to dance this night" Terezi giggled, taking a small drink and sipping it. Feferi wondered if she might have to wait a while before she might dance.

Apparently not. A lovely gentleman shyly walked up to her and greeted her with a bow. "Good evening miss. You look very beautiful tonight" He spoke lightly. Feferi blushed slightly, and giggled "Why thank you kind sir". "Might you join me in a dance?" He asked. Feferi nodded and allowed him to take her hand. He gently guided her to the other dancers and placed a hand very very lightly on her waist. She responded with a gentle hand on his shoulder and they clasped hands. As they span and stepped in time with the gentle melody being played, Feferi decided to begin chatter to ease the man. "My name is Feferi, it's nice to meet you" She smiled. "Likewise" He began, "My name is Equius Zahhak madam". Feferi gave him a smile in return, "Do you like dancing often?". "I must admit, I'm not very much a dancer. I came here with others and they insisted I choose at least one partner to dance with" He informed then he looked away nervously and spoke quietly, "I thought you looked very friendly so came over". Feferi smiled, "You're very sweet Mr Zahhak". He smiled shyly back. "Mind if I ask who you're here with?" She continued. "Miss Leijon and Master Makara" He answered, "Miss Leijon asked Master Gamzee if she may attend with us and he welcomed her. He is such a kind man". He spoke as if he cared for 'Miss Leijon' like a sister and admired 'Master Gamzee' very dearly. Feferi thought that very sweet also. He was being so gentle, Feferi thought he was just nervous but it was like... he was barely touching her... like he was worried that she'd break.

The song ended and they both bowed to each other. "Thank you very much Lady Feferi" He thanked, before walking to the other end of the room and rejoining a tall fellow and quite a short girl in a fluffy lime-green dress. She laughed with his return and patted his back, or at least what she could reach. The tall man with them smiled warmly. They looked like good friends. "How nice" Feferi thought warmly. She joined the girls again, they were whispering to each other. "Hello again" Feferi greeted. "Enjoy your dance?" Terezi asked. Feferi nodded, "He's very sweet. What might you two be whispering about?". "Do you see the girl over there? In the large blue dress?" Terezi gestured with a nod. Feferi looked. She did. The girl had quite a big dress with a chiffon over-lay and her hair was pinned in a high pony, which allowed the rest to tumble down around the back of her head. It wasn't quite as long and thick as Feferi's, but it wasn't far off on length. She was laughing ecstatically with a group of gentleman and one or two other ladies. She had a wine glass in hand and was conversing like it was second nature. Terezi and Kanaya looked over with disapproving gazes. Terezi looked the most irritated and was close to shooting daggers through her look. "What's her name?" Feferi asked. "Lady Serket" Miss Pyrope spat. "They don't get along" Kanaya whispered. Feferi nodded in understanding. "She's known for many bad things" Terezi practically growled. Mr Pyrope was a very well-known legislator and Terezi took justice very seriously. Many said that she would probably follow in his footsteps with the same, maybe more passion. The lady in cerulean looked over and saw their faces. She smiled, almost deviously, and turned her attention back to the people she was conversing with. Terezi looked as though she might break the glass in her hand. Feferi and Kanaya swapped concerned glances.

The night was filled with brimming conversation and glad tidings. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. "I'm afraid I must take my leave ladies. I have a very important meeting tomorrow" Feferi informed. Terezi grinned, "I believe I know who it is too". "You do?" Feferi asked surprised, "I don't even know who it is". "You don't? Oh well, I'll leave you to the surprise then" She smiled, "Come Miss Maryam. We should also take our departure". Kanaya nodded and lead the way out. On the way out of the doors, Miss Serket had a gentleman's arm wrapped around her own. She walked past them but spotted Terezi. "Oh! Hello ladies" She smiled, with half-lidded eyes. The three looked before Kanaya responded "Good evening Lady Serket". "It's lovely to see you here, glad you could join us all. Hello Miss Pyrope. How might your family be?" She asked, turning to Terezi. Terezi bit back her bitterness and simply answered the question with "Doing very well. All of them". Feferi watched concerned, wondering just what she meant. Lady Serket chuckled, "Very good". She turned to Feferi's direction, "Well hello. I don't believe we've met. Although... you do look very familiar". She took Feferi's hand to shake it, while looking into her eyes as if for some clue. "My name's Feferi" She answered. She decided not to give a full name. "Nice to meet you. I'm Vriska. Vriska Serket" She told. Feferi nodded. "Well, must be off. It was good to catch up" She smiled, before looking directly at Terezi, "Hope to see you all soon". She left it at that and continued walking out with the gentleman. Terezi growled under her breath. Kanaya patted her back to soothe her, "Come ladies, time to say goodnight".

The next morning came rather harshly. It had felt like Feferi had only just fallen asleep before Aradia came in and drew her curtains back to let the sunlight in. She gave a slight awaking moan and rubbed her eyes. "Morning Milady" Aradia spoke happily. "Don't you think it time we prepared you for your special guest?".