"Well, mostly as a participant in the exhibitions," he admitted. He usually went to the fireworks display, but most of the rest of the events he could usually pass on. Besides, he usually had something else going on. "Although I'm doing the scavenger hunt this year.
The ball..." He trailed off. It was your typical affair, complete with fancy surroundings and fancy clothes. The only good thing about it were the drinks, and sadly, he didn't drink. "It's definitely an experience." There. That was diplomatic. "You should try to come some time. It's a lot of fun, there's good food and the fights are always good."
Her words finally registered and he shrugged. Busted. "I don't come as often as I should," he said, which was truth. Sort of.