The Function went late into the night now. Many of the Nobles were only barely keeping a hold on their sobriety by a constant use of their Mana to purge their system of intoxication.
Caius gave up on trying to get away from Duncan. The Prince was persistent and it just didn't seem worth it to even bother. Besides, while the Noblewomen staying away from him made flirting few and far between, he was able to observe the Hall better, somewhat isolated from everyone else.
There were two who never left Caius's side though, despite Duncan Acheron's insistent presence; They were Elenor and Lyanna. When Caius wondered who someone was, it was those two he asked and they always knew.
