Malcolm strolled into the ball. He had no intention to stay very long. Making an appearance almost to just say he was there. His dress robes weren't as comfortable as something else he'd prefer to be wearing at the moment.
He found himself near the bar getting himself a drink on the house, oh how he loved open bars at events such as this. Made being there much more pleasant.
Scanning the area, he wondered if there would any persons he actually knew or cared to speak to around.