Masquerade

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Cindy wandered the streets of the village that resided among the center of the kingdom. She had been sent out to buy food and material for new dress clothes for the masquerade ball coming up in a few weeks.
She went to the usual places for the food after buying the requested material.

[~Amber~]

Carson sat back as his mother explained he'd have quite a few ladies coming to the ball, possible marriage candidates from other areas. and he sighed "alright mother I suppose I will give it a try"

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Excitement was all around the town for the ball and masks were in all shapes and colors. One caught her eye, a silver, blue and white mask.
After returning home she quickly hid away the mask she decided to buy before resuming chores.

[~Amber~]

"Well the town seems excited about it, being able to enjoy a party spirits are up juat like you though" he said to change the subject and his mother smiled "i know they are excites and bringing in the food from bakers and chefs on the outside is putting money into the economy as well to benefit everyone "

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Once the day of the ball arrived Cindy was given a very long list of chores to complete by the end of the day.
"Um..." She started.
"Yes?" Her step father said, giving her his usual disgusted expression over his glasses.
"I wonder....if, if I finish could I go to the ball as well? It was an invitation for everyone." She asked nervously. A cruel smile played his lips.
"If you can find something to wear and finish by the time we leave then by all means, come along."

[~Amber~]

Carson adjusted his jacket, he was pretty much ready for the ball besides for the mask and everything but decided to make sure everything was properly set before going it began

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"I see you have not finished your chores, a pity, well I would like for you to go straight to bed after you have supper and your chores completed, otherwise the consequences will be severe. We will be back by one tonight." He said as they headed out. Her step siblings both snickered as they too went out the door.
Cindy pursed her lips and set to finish the rest quickly before going back to the attic and pulling out one of her mother's dresses. It was mostly white though accented with blue and silver, the mask she had found perfectly matched it. She slipped some shoes on that matched as well and pinned her hair up. She would arrive a little late but she wanted to go all the same.

[~Amber~]

Carson danced with the girls his parents had told him to but didn't exactly feel anything for any of them they just wanted a tiara. he sat down and ran a hand through his hair just watching those around him now unsure what he was to do

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She was glad that the palace wasn't very far and walked through the large doors at the front, giddy and nervous, not having been to such an even before and looked around the ballroom in wonder before stepping down the stairs, watching everyone dance on the floor with an excited smile. She didn't notice that some were staring at her as she looked around the ballroom.

[~Amber~]

he looked over and got up from his chair when she walked in. ignoring the girl next to him who walked away annoyed

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Cindy noticed someone walking over out of the corner of her eyes and looked right at him.

[~Amber~]

he smiled slightly unsure what to say "you know how to make quite the entrance"

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"Do I? I guess that is what happens when you arrive late." She replied with a small smile.

[~Amber~]

"would you like to dance?" he asked holding a hand out for her with a smile

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"I'd love to." She replied and took his hand to walk out onto the dance floor with him.