Blaise and Open
Blaise arrived about a half hour after the party started. He didn't want to seem overly eager to arrive and was certain that the fact that he didn't have children could put up a red flag toward anyone who may be slightly protective of their own children. The last thing he needed was for someone to accuse him of creeping. Regardless, he had a doll for Isla and a flying plush owl for Liam.
Looking around he found a table where the gifts had been placed and added his to the pile. Afterward, he made his way to the cupcake table and immediately recognized Melinda's work. Every time he saw something else she catered he was certain she had outdone whatever he'd seen her do before. Taking the time to make his own cupcake, Blaise then took a drink which he couldn't help but chuckle out. This was honestly the first time since probably fifth year that he'd been at a party where he'd not been able to access something alcoholic.