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This is the largest, most elegant ballroom you have ever seen. Overhead, golden chandeliers flicker with warm lights, which are reflected on the large, window-shaped mirrors on the walls. A beautiful wooden dance floor sat in the center of the room, with ornately-decorated tables all around it. In the back is a pair of glass doors leading to a balcony that overlooks some gorgeous scenery.

[To play, just comment here to start a thread, or go around and tag other people. You don't have to use the setting described here, either -- you can set it in a different ballroom, or you can start before the ball. It's up to you!]

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It's all right. You didn't know. Besides, that was four years ago now. The wound has had time to heal.

Did you ... lose someone that day?

I don't usually bring it up, but...I did.

My mother.

I'm sorry to hear that.

[ She doesn't say anything, but she could understand. ]

I lost both my parents when I was a kid.

I'm sorry.

...Perhaps we should move to a more uplifting subject.

You might be right. But then again, this dance is almost over ... I'll have to return to those men soon.

What are you going to do to rescue me this time, Mister Pilot?

Why not stay by my side? You could imagine me as your personal bodyguard for the remainder of the night. Besides, I would like to keep talking to you, if possible.

Hnm ... not afraid what scandal something like that might cause?

I doubt anyone would try to make a scandal out of something that involves a veteran of two wars.

You'd be surprised what the press is capable of.

Even if it provokes outrage from the masses?

Are you really that important?

The people of Orb regard me as a hero for what I did in both wars, as does the Kingdom of Scandinavia. And people hate seeing their heroes sullied.

Impressive. But are you sure they will appreciate their hero being seen with a woman with a reputation such as mine?

I don't think they'll see it as a big deal. After all, I used to be engaged to Lacus Clyne.

Lacus Clyne? I know her. We made our debut the same year ... but she disappeared so suddenly.

She did. It was for political reasons. That's why she holds a political office now.

She is an amazing girl. It was a little sad to lose such a great rival, but I suppose she found something else to love.

She did -- peace.

You know, I still keep in contact with her. Perhaps I could get the two of you together for lunch some time?

Maybe I will. If I can really find the time. I am a very busy girl. I rarely have the luxury of an off day sadlt.

[ Even on an off day she's still working. ]

Yes, that's true. But at least a day off -- a proper day off -- will come eventually.

But the production isn't the problem, Athrun Zala. It is me. I love my job and I can't seem to stop working.

Music is my life.

I understand that. But sometimes we need a break, even from the things we love. No person can work at something incessantly.

If I do ask for a day off ... would you make it worth my while?

I wouldn't be much of a gentleman if I couldn't, would I?