Re: Matt/Alex - 8:30 - entry to punch bowl
Alex considered the options presented to her for a moment, then opted for the former.
"Let's sit. And talk. That's what people are supposed to do on dates, right?" The question wasn't so much a question as it was a teasing remark, and Alex slipped her hand into Matt's to lead him through the party. They were possibly some of the most low-key costumes in the vicinity, which didn't bother her at all; better to keep a low profile and observe, rather than pull attention to themselves while they were still sorting everything out.
They moved diagonally across the room, toward a set of plush cushions not too far off from the pool table. The group's antics entertained her a little, and at the very least it might provide suitable distraction or another jumping off point if she and Matt needed it. When in doubt, prepare for all over possibilities...
She took a seat first, tugging Matt into the same cushioned bench as her. There was a round table nearby, which she graced with her drink after she'd taken another sip.