Percy & OPEN
Percy had spend the night schmoozing as the politician he was at heart, greeting witches and wizards and making certain they were having a good time. He had begun feeling rather self-conscious about his formal robes (dark blue velour with silver embroidery at the hems and collar, with scattered stars sparkling like diamonds), as he'd been complimented by more than a few older celebrants commenting on how nice it was to see the older styles coming back into fashion.
But now the crowd had gravitated toward the dance floor en masse, and he felt a sense of relief at no longer having to make his dutiful rounds. He watched as people began pairing up to dance, feeling somewhat wistful at not having a companion of his own. His mind flickered briefly to that morning's unusual beginning with Daphne, but he shook it away quickly, intent on enjoying the evening.