Masquerade

[***Stormchaser***]

Most had started to walk away so she waited by the door for he and the guards to leave and fiddled with the mask half in her hands, though hadn't heard what was being said.
She wondered if she would be able to sneak out again for the town's costume party the next week.

[~Amber~]

he walked out talking to one of the guards who handed him his reigns and he sighed "cheer up your highness" the guards said trying to be positive "yeah I suppose I'll work on that "

[***Stormchaser***]

She let out a sigh when she wasn't noticed and headed into the shop.
"Hey you, is there something you'd like to tell me? Like why the prince is looking for you?"
"What? He is?"

[~Amber~]

he made his way back towards the castle quietly trying to decide if the old man actually knew who it belonged to or truly had no idea

[***Stormchaser***]

"Brought the mask over to try and find out who purchased it. But since you like to stay out of the way and blendin' in like you do I couldn't tell him much, what's he wanna find you for? And whatcha doin' breaking our masks?"
"I'm sorry, it was an accident, but could you fix it? I wanted to try going to the costume party for the anniversary celebration next week."
"Sure sure, did you two meet at the ball?" He continued.
She looked down, blushing. "Oh, um, yes, we danced for a long time and got to talk for a while too. I didn't even known at first who he was, I felt really stupid...but I think it would be best if he forgot about me. I'm not really the kind of person he should be using his time on."
"You should tell him who you are, seems to me he'd like to get to knowing you for who you are."

[~Amber~]

"No luck?" hid sister asked and he dhho his head
"oh, well don't worry Carson maybe the next party she will make an appearance" she said smiling at him
"yeah, I do hope she does , I can't seem to get her off my mind"

[***Stormchaser***]

Once they were finished fixing the mask Cindy headed home to finish any chores left, though her step father seemed suspicious of something going on.

[~Amber~]

"You going to dress up?" She asked and he shook his head "just going to wear a crown I'll go as a prince "
she laughed "you are no fun"

[***Stormchaser***]

Just as the week before Cindy was given a very long list of chores to complete the day of the party and if she could finish them then she would be able to go, though due to suspicion she was watched closer through the week and under a stricter bedtime and things of that nature.

[~Amber~]

he just dressed normally which was still fancy with a crown for the party while his sister dressed up as a fairy "so original carson"
"I don't do costumes"

[***Stormchaser***]

Once again she was a little late arriving though wore the same thing as well as a small tiara sof going as a princess. Her mask was decorated with silver where it had cracked so that it wasn't so noticeable.

[~Amber~]

Carson mostly stayed to himself staring at the gardens until his sister came out "carson!"
he sighed and looked over "what?"
"She's here" she said giggling as he hopped up and walked back into the ballroom

[***Stormchaser***]

She looked around, it was more casual than the ball with all kinds of costumes, though many still wore formal wear just as she had, though it was the only thing Cindy had that wasn't old and dirty.
A few looked over at her as she walked in with a few others milling in and out as there were food stands outside and games as well.

[~Amber~]

"So you got the peice back I see" he said walking up to her

[***Stormchaser***]

"Oh? Ah, yes I-I did." She replied.
"Right after you left the shop actually." She said in a quieter tone.