Johnny stepped up next.
"What's up, J man?" he said, holding out his hand.
I stared at him apathetically, folding my arms. "Why are you here, Johnny? Why are either of you here?"
"Well, she's here to make kissy faces at you, obviously. I'm just here for the free booze. I heard there's a party being hosted here tomorrow night," said Johnny, raising his hands to the roof.
"What he said," said Emily, smiling seductively.
I looked between the two of them, sighed, and said, "I don't have time for this. Derek, show my guests to their rooms."
(The Duchess' Welcome: An Hour into the Ball)
"You know, if your wife doesn't show up, I don't mind standing in for her," said Emily, coming to sit next to me. "I've heard about your sexy Lovers' Dance. What a waste it would be not to see you perform
