Elves and Things (Lilie, Taran, & eventually Ashton)
Lilie had no idea Taran would be at the party until she got there and saw him. When did he and James become pals enough to get invited? It was hard to say but she figured that with Taran being the elf prince, he likely had connections to people she would least expect, though she doubted that he knew people like Davian or Andrei. She contemplated briefly what Andrei offered, even if it was hard to say whether or not he was joking. It was extreme though, and she wasn't looking to have Taran's purple blood end up all over her hands. Figuratively and literally. Besides, Andrei had enough trouble for one school year and the school wouldn't forgive a second infraction, especially if it were murder.
She wore a somewhat bright outfit and her hair left down in golden tresses. She had yet to spot Barclay, unsure if he was going to bail, but she had spotted Ashton and made sure to say hi. It was still something of a revelation that he and Barclay were dating, and she'd have to grill him on it at some point. That was something new and unexpected. Well, maybe not unexpected because they hung out so much, but still, a bit surprising. Maybe she should do that now. Taran wouldn't try to bug her if she looked occupied.
But she thought of this too late and when she turned to begin her attempt at tracking down the dragon, she was met with Taran standing before her. Her arms folded in front of her immediately. A defensive posture, so she quickly unfolded her arms. "So," she said, "you know James."