The Ball began shortly after the elder council finally arrived. While Hyptu and Cassius made their way to where the single gentlemen had gathered around the bar, Rhiannon made a beeline for Chusi and Jane. She greeted them with a smile, she hugged Chusi and whispered in her ear, "Be on guard today, I have felt uneasy all day." She released Chusi and turned to Jane, her eyes growing wider at the sight of her. Jane swallowed her nervousness, she had never been this close to a member of the elder council in her life. How was she supposed to act? Was she supposed to curtsy? Bow? Could she speak to her first? Rhiannon could feel Jane's trepidation, and gave her a soft look, "It's okay, council members aren't any more important than the next person. At least, in my opinion, we are here

