Re: Alice/Isobel/Rafe - 8:15 - the entrance
Rafael spotted Alice from across the room while he and Gabriel were mid-dance. He let the song play out, gave certain specific portions of Gabe a brief but firm squeeze, and pulled away amidst a steady stream of apologies. He stopped briefly by the punch bowl for a cup to replace the one he'd set aside. He sipped lightly at it, pacing himself as he moved to his friends' side.
"Alice," he said, one bare arm outstretched to pull her into a tight hug. His golden mask still covered the better part of his face; the hard bridge of its nose pressed against her temple. "I'm glad you could make it. Lucas was looking for you earlier."