The crowd is muttering and whispering about how odd this ball is, but how exciting. I hear one woman talking about how she suggested to her husband that they split up and arrive separately. Now they're going to try to find each other, and act like they're new lovers. I think it sounds romantic. Maybe Kane and I will run into each other. Soon enough, the announcer says that it's time to officially begin. "Pair up, everyone. We will still be doing the traditional starting dance. This night will be unique in the fact, though, that everyone will be able to participate," he says, his deep voice bouncing off the high ceilings and back down to you. Before I know it, a man steps in front of me, offering me his hand. His outfit is a bit more simple than many of the others that are here, and his s

