Chapter 90 - 90: The Ball I (2/2)

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In the lobby of their dor for their partners Serena and the girls agreed to see each other at the ball as they separated to look for their respective partners Thankfully, Serena spotted Leonard quickly for he was taller than reeted as she approached hi a black tailcoat, white shi+rt, white stock and white vest He was also wearing white gloves as it was the de rigueur of the era Despite wearing the saentlemen wore, her brother was still a cut above the rest His suit fit hiure

"Serena" He greeted back as he approached her halfway He observed that she earing an off the shoulder bugle bead tulle gown in red with embroidered feathers It was fitted at the bust and waist and was loose at the hips He noted that the he elbow length gloves Her hair had a top knot while the rest fell in loose circular curls neatly arranged, adorned with soown

Serena saw hi the skirt flare Although her skirt was not ballooning like soirls' it can still do that "Wat do you think?" she asked

Leonard sh she was his sister, it still gave hi easily to irl in the erinned at him "You're not half-bad yourself"

Leonard so?"

She placed her hand in his, "Alright"

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Serena and Leonard being part of the organizing coiven access to the ball immediately They did not fall in line like the other students and was just handed their dance cards Serena's as she saw the last time was quite elaborate, while Leonard's dance card looked like soht Anyway, as her escort, Leonard also received hers for her Taking it as his duty to have it filled At least with names that he deemed acceptable

"A on to that?" Serena said jokingly

"It will help drive away some pests that would wish to have a dance with you" He replied as he startedher dance card "I will hand this back to you before the dancing co with Also, this will ensure propriety"

Serena was surprised She didn't know that her brother can be… well, like this Anyway, she does not really ht but do save the last dance I already have arrangements for the Second Waltz"

Leonard kneho she was saving it for He wanted to tell her no immediately, but he knew that Serena would not take that for an answer She already let him control her dance card, and he worried that if he were not to agree with her condition, she ht just do whatever she wanted So, to appease her, he nodded his head

Upon entering the venue, the master of ceremonies announced their names

"Mr Leonard Maxwell, and Miss Serena Maxwell"

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TBC