[ sometime during the event, liz turns up, looking more than a little uncomfortable in her get-up. it would be an accurate guess to say she didn't choose this outfit, but it was definitely better than the alternatives. she may or may not be trying to hide, too.
she does, however, make her way up to eric wherever he ends up being and gives him a very tight but genuine smile. ]
Got any more surprises up your sleeve? [ drinks, she means, but anything else counts. ]