estelle_cole (estelle_cole) wrote in whoville, @ 2007-12-11 22:11:00 |
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"I'll be right back! I promise!" Estelle said, laughing and breathless as she separated from the tall boy who kept trying to draw her into another dance. "I just need to freshen up!"
She caught Louisa's attention and waved to let her know she was OK before she headed back down toward the first floor and the ladies reception area. She was about to push the door open when a light from a nearby window caught her attention. She glanced upstairs, biting her lip. It wouldn't do any harm to see what it was; it might even be important. She walked as quickly as she could toward the door, unnoticed by those having quiet conversations at small tables.
It was chilly tonight and Estelle wrapped her arms around herself as the cold seeped through her dress. The light was just ahead and she walked toward it as if drawn.
"Hello? Is someone there? Can you turn off that light please, so I can see?" She reached out, fingertips just barely caressing the shimmering shapes....
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"Oh."
Estelle looked around, blinking in surprise. This definitely wasn't the dance hall in Cardiff. In fact, she was pretty sure it wasn't any building in Cardiff she'd be in.
"Excuse me," she said to the stranger passing by. "Could you please tell me where this is?"