Reinholdt/Vivi/Open - Founders Play
The quality of alcohol here clearly wasn't very high; she could easily taste the various liquors which should have been smoothly blended together. With a sigh, she finished the last of her drink. "I would have to agree," she replied, aware of the many eyes watching them. How bothersome that two people could not share a drink without the rumor mill exploding. "And it seems that, yet again, we'll be the subject of much speculation."
She truly hoped the rumors would be more lively. Hearing the same tired tale over and over again really did get quite old. How interesting would the rumors be if she leaned over and whispered in his ear? Her smile widened and she did just that.
"You know," she said quietly, placing her hand on his arm, "my dress for the ball will be far nicer than this old thing."