Ellie and OPEN
Ellie was so happy for Davian and Ambriel! It was almost like one of her books come to life! She wouldn't have missed this party for the world...which was far and away from the shy and anxious lass she'd been a year ago. That girl wouldn't have come no matter how happy she'd been for someone. And she sure as hell wouldn't have worn what Ellie was wearing now. Kana had volunteered to help Ellie replace her wardrobe with things a bit more daring, and so far she hadn't let Ellie down. The Scottish witch felt exposed and half nude, but she was slowly getting used to it. This summer ought to be an interesting proving ground for that.
Tonight she was leaning against a table off to the side, people watching. Unlike other times and other parties, Ellie was doing so for the enjoyment instead of nerves. A faint smile hovered at the corners of her lips. Her eyes were bright, and she wasn't hunch in on herself. Posture and body language alone said more for how far she'd come than anything else. She watched the other students congratulate Davian and Ambriel in turn and was content to wait for when they might not be mobbed to offer them her own. Meanwhile, she'd sip at some of the sparkling grape juice.