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This is a private rolplay for me, Rawr, and Bookworm
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Prince Adrian stood tall and straight as his measurements were taken once again for the blasted suit he was wearing that night. How much could he change int he span of a few days? He was almost positive he hadn't gotten any taller in the short span of time. Once the silent servant had finished his job and eft the prince visibly relaxed. FInally no more measurements. All that was left was for his suit and mask to be delivered to his room and then the fun could begin. Or not. This wasn't his first masquerade and he was sure it wouldn't be his last. How ever there was one big key difference to this one. He was an eligible bachelor. He was young. He was single. And he was powerful. Or he would be when his father passed away. So no he wasn't in for a night of dancing or playful flirting.

No instead he was going to spend the whole night being watched and bid on (in a manner of speaking). Of course the masquerade required everyone to wear masks but there was no doubt about it. The people attending would know who he was.At least he wouldn't be the only one going through it though. His sister would be there through it all. Was it wrong to be thankful he wasn't going to go through it all alone? Shaking his head to get rid of such silly thoughts he opened the door to his massive suite before he left carefully and quietly shutting the door behind him before he casually walked down the hallway to his sister's room. Once he reached her door he knocked politely and waited for an answer.

Aria stood stiffly as the maid taking her measurement wrapped up. She didn't understand the reason why they had to keep rechecking. She hadn't grown any..had she? She was seventeen years old and she'd lived in the castle her whole life. And it hadn't been that long si nce she'd last been measured for her dress. Frowningn softly she watched her hesitant maid leave through a side door. Her green eyes narrowed softly in thought before she perked up hearing a soft knock on her door.

Smiling faintly she opened her door enough to reveal her older brother before she finally opened it wide enough for him to come in. "Good morning. Its here..The Masquerade is finally here. Were you measured again?" she asked curiously as she walked towards her bed before allowing herself to sit delicately on the edge. Motioning for her brother to come forward she gently patted the open area next to her. Curiously her concerned green eyes skimmed over his face before she spoke again. "Are you ok? You're not as talkative as usual. Don't tell me The Brave Prince Adrian is afraid." she teased a warm smile gracing her features.

Adrian couldn't keep the warm smile off his face as he stepped intot he familiar quarters of his sisters room. He nodded softly at her question about being measured oce again. He frowned softly at her next question before nodding again. "Yes I'm fine I'm just a little uncertain-" he cut off hearing her accuse him of being afraid. His green eyes narrowed softly in anger as he gently pushed her away."I am not afraid! Unlike you I'm not going to have a good time. I'm the one thats going to be watched and bid on. I don't even get a say in this-" he began his usual rant before Aria held up a slim hand to stop him.

Aria shook her head softly causing her bright auburn locks to bounce softly with the gentle movement. "Don't start this again. You're not the only one going through it. Remember? I'm only one year younger than you. I understand plenty of things. And lets not forget I'm going through the same thing. If anything I should be the one fretting about it. Just..relax. We'll get through it. Just like all the other boring get togethers mother arranges for us."

Adrian opened his mouth to reply once more but at that moment there was another soft knock. He sighed softly casting a pleading look at Aria before speaking. "Come in." As soon as the words were spoken a group of quietly chattering maids entered the room their excited eyes locking onto him in both curiosity and interest. He flashed them a charming smile before he stood up pausing to give his sister a brief hug before leaving. Once he reached his own room he was graced by another select few to help him prepare for the Masquerade.

(Sorry its so long and rambly. I wasn't sure what to do..)

Dominic was currently out on the streets, offering to clean shoes and such for money. Some where more generous than others. The boy was eighteen, and he had no family. Well, no blood family. There was a girl he met awhile back, named Tifa, who was only a year younger than he. He thought of the red haired girl as his sister. Right now, she was probably stopp rich men, and trying to sell flowers to them. The black haired boy hoped she was having better progress than he was.

Many times in the day he would be yelled at, push down, and somethimes even threatened when he asked someone for money. Sometimes he was given gracious donations. Today was one of those bad days. No one had listened to him, and he was already knocked down several times today, there was a bruise on his arm to prove it. Oh man, did Dominic want to punch the ones who ignored him like that, but he couldn't risk it. He even hated it much more so whn someone did that to Tifa.

Speaking of the devil, Tifa was running towards him, wearing her ragged blue dress, her basket empty, except for a few going, her blue eyes bright with joy for some reason. "Big brother!" which is something she usually called him. "There is some sort of ball tonight, we can go there and offer out services. This isa chance to earn some real money. Instead of the pathetic change we get everyday."

Dominic blinked. "Are you mad? The royals will be there, you know how much I hate them. They wouldn't let street rats like us work there! Think Tifa!" Tifa shook her head, pouting some. "Now stop that Dom, you never know unless you try!" Dominic shook his head. "No way." Tifa's face got close to his. "We're going!" Dominic sighed. "Fine..."

Tifa smiled and then took his hand. "Let's go!" She dragged him along with her, hoping to find a job tonight.

[[No, its alright. Mine isn't quite as long, but I hope it is okay.]]

(its fine. ^_^)

Despite her cool appearance Aria was frantic. She paced near the entrance to the ball room her hands gently holding up her large hefty skirts. Where was her escort? Where was Adrian's escort? They'd been preparing for this night for weeks and now their escorts were gone?! She exhaled slowly before lifting a hand to adjust her emerald green mask before she reached down shifting her skirts nervously. What were they going to do? Should they just go in together? No that would give the wrong impression. It would say they were closer than normal for a pair of royal siblings. And she did not want a group of gossiping royal elders talking about her like that. Soon they were going to announce their names and then they'd enter...If possible her pale skin got paler still. "I-i need some fresh air.." she murmured brushing past her brother and stepping outside and taking a deep breath as she slowly walked down the stairs. She wasn't going far. She was just going to wait and hope their escorts arrived.

Of course Aria was usually the calm and collectd one but that wasn't true tonight. After hearing her brother rant and rave about how everyone would be watching them the nerves had finally gotten a hold of her. Of course she was used to being seen and watched. Or she should be but clearly she wasn't. Swallowing nervously she peered down the slowly darkening streets silently hoping and praying that a carriage would arrive with their escorts.

Adrian watched his sister fidgeting nervously a faint smile on his lips. It was bad that he was enjoying his sisters mild discomfort so much but obviously she wasn't as calm and cool as she appeared to be. She was scared out of her whits. She'd finally come to realize just how important this night was. Grinning softly he opened his mouth to gently tease her but he never got that far because his sister all but flew out the grand entrance.

Once he reached her he rached out a hand to gently brush a stray curl out of her face. "They'll get here soon enough. We're near the bottom of the list. We've got plenty of times. And if they don't show up then we'll just go in together. No one listens to the old biddies half the time anyway. You've got nothing to worry about.." he murmured reassuringly. Of course he was just doing his job as an older brother-protecting his younger sister. They had plenty to worry about but he wasn't going to frighten her anymore. If anything he'd try and make it more fun for her.

(its ok ^_^)

Tifa and Dom began to approach the ballroom entrance. Tifa was excited, hoping to get some sort of work, and Dominic was annoyed. He did not want to be here. Dominic then thought of something. They couldn't just walk into the ballroom unannounced. That is when Dominic stopped her. "Wait, Tifa, we can't walk in there, look at us. We're not even properly dressed!" Tifa frowned. "Well maybe they will give us something to wear." Dom shook his head. "They won't Tifa!" He yelled, loud enough for anyone nearby to hear. "They are a bunch of snobs! They don't care about people like you and me...I'm just trying to keep you from getting hurt." Tifa sighed.

"Dom...we have to try...I can't take another night without food...and feel my cheeks!" She put his hands to her cheeks. "You're fever is worse..." Dominic pointed out. "yes...maybe they will give me some medical care for free..." Dominic sighed. "I doubt that Ti...I really do..." Tifa pouted. "Please? Let's try..." Dominic thought for a moment. "Okay, but we can't enter the front door."

Tifa tilted her head. "Is there another way in?" Dominic shrugged. "I'm not sure. We can look and see..." Tifa nodded. Dominic then took her hand and lead her up to the ballroom, but not to enter it just yet.

Aria looked at her brother one eyebrow raised curiously. Oh now look who was singing a different tune. She shook her head sighing softly. "Nice try but you and I both know you don't believe that. Let's face it: both of us are scared out of our minds. And the worst part? It's not anything really life threatening. You think we'd be thrilled that we might be married off to someone of higher power..so why aren't we?" she asked looking expectantly at her older brother for answers.

Adrian blanched slightly as his sister caught him in a blatant lie. Was he really that trasnparent to her? He frowned soft before wrapping his arms around her to give her a brief reassuring hug. "I don't know. Maybe we're just different. Ok...maybe not me. But you? You're definitely different." he teased. His mood brightened considerably when Aria gave him a bright smile followed shortly after by a giggle.

How ever her mirth didn't last l ong. She started softly hearing someone yell. At first she felt concern. But then she felt insulted. She shot a curious look at her brother before lifted her skirt enough that she could make her way quickly and quietly to where the voices were coming from. Peering curiously around the wall she watched the two people she'd heard speaking moments ago. Upon hearing one of them was sick she looked pleadingly at her brother.

Her eyes were wide and luminous as she peered back at him waiting for an answer. What was he supposed to do? Just tell her no and shoot down her good intentions? He should...but then what would he be teaching her? That it was ok to be mean to those less fortunate? To just turn away those that needed help? That would make him a horrible big brother then! He sighed softly before giving a faint nod. He had no clue how they were going to help this pair but he supposed Aria had the beginings of some idea...

Aria smiled warmly at her brother before she turned her attention back to the situation in front of them. She watched the unlikely pair before she glanced back towards the empty streets. Their escorts hadn't arrived yet. And these two wanted to come to the masquerade. And the girl need help. So maybe she could give them all of that....but they thought all royals were snobs. What if they thought she was doing it for some other reason rather than be nice? She frowned softly trying to think of something to do but coming up with nothing. Well..maybe she'd just have to ask them. The worst they could do was say no right?

Cautiously she stepped into plain sight gently clearing her throat to get their attention. "Excuse me.." she murmured hesitantly before looking back at her brother unsure how to continue before she looked back at the pair. "I-i couldn't help but over hear that you needed help. Well...I might know how. I mean if you don't mind me helping..." she babbled uncertainly. After years of royal manners being pounded into her brain she was stammering and rambling. Why was she so nervous?

Dominic heard her, and shot a look at her with his deep blue eyes, his face full of confusion, and also some for of protection in his face. He stood infront of Tifa and said. "You're the princess? Why would you want to help us? And why are you stammering? I thought princesses were to act all proper." Tifa pushed away from her brother some and then looked at him. "You see?" she whispered to him. Tifa then turned to the princessed and bowed to her. "Oh, yes, please. We would greatly appreciate it." Dominic pulled Tifa back up. "Don't bow..." he whispered to her.

Tifa stuck her tounge out at him. Tifa then looked back at the Princess. She opened her mouth to say something, but Dominic said. "What do you want in return?" Tifa nidged him. "Ow, what was that for?" Tifa just smiled at him. Dominic sighed. They better not be messing with us. He thought to himself. If they hurt her...they better not just be getting her hopes up...or I'll..."

Tifa nodded. "Please, would you help us. We are looking for some work. As you can see, we don't have much, but we are really good workers" She smiled at them.

Adrian glared at the peasant. How rude of him! Aria was just trying help and he just kept shooting her down! "Maybe because she feels sorry for you. Although personally I think she'd be better off calling the guards after you and helping your sister. After all, you seem to be doing fine." He said snarkily as his angry gaze skimmed over his scrawny frame and his worn clothes. "She doesn't want anything in return. She's just trying to help your friend." he said cooly.

Aria balked under the boys harshness. Had she done something wrong? Her pale cheeks flushed in embarassment as he mentioned her stammering. She smiled faintly seeing the younger girl bow but she didn't bother looking at the older one. "I...have a job for you both. You'll get payed double..no triple what the usual workers get and you'll ge a free meal.." she hesitated before stating what the job was. "I'd like for you to be our escorts for the night. I'm sure we could find something that fits you.." she rambled on uncertainly.

Adrian's eyes widened in surprise at Aria's offer. He certainly hadn't seen that coming. He'd thought she was just going to offer the pair some money. Not ask them to dress up in someone elses finery and pretend to be someone important!He looked back at his sister his mouth opening and closing as he tried to think of something to say. He could object to it but once again it came down to what kind brother he'd be after wards. Sighing softly he looked back at the two. "Well what do you say? Yes or no?"

Tifa's eyes brightened and widened some. "Really? Thank you so much" Without thinking, she hugged the Princess, but quickly turned away. She then turn to Dominic and hugged him, who also seemed shocked, but it was then Tifa started to have a coughing fit. Dominic patted her back. "Calm down Tifa...you know what happens when you get overly excited..." He sighed. He couldn't argue anymore. Tifa needed medical care. "Fine. But promise me, that you won't work her too hard, I'll even make up in what she lacks. Also, please...get her some medical treatment.

Tifa shook her head. "I'm sorry..." She looked at Dominic and then turned around. "I just got carried away. You have no idea how many times people have gotten our hopes up and then let us down..." She then look towards the male. "Please excuse Dom...he doesn't trust many people...but he really is sweet and kind..." She also looked at the princess and nodded.

"We are here to help." She bowed to them, while Dom shot daggers at them, but was a little softer now. Atleast, maybe, she would get the proper care she needed.

Aria let out a little squeak when she was suddenly hugged. Was she supposed to hug the girl back? She was pondering this but she needn't have orried because she turned away to hug her friend. Aria looked alarm and moved closer seeing the girls horrible coughing fit. She nodded softly at her friends request. "Of course. I'll make sure she gets the care she needs." she murmured with a soft friendly smile before she curtsied before the two. As she straightened she began the introductions. I'm Aria and this is my older brother Adrian." she explained poking him lightly in the side so he'd offer a small bow to the pair. See? She could act properly when she needed to!

Noticing the other shooting daggers at them once again looked uncertainly at Adrian. What was she supposed to do? She'd never had someone dislike her so openly before. Was she supposed to just ignore him? Or try to reassure him that she meant no harm?"Well now that we've got everything else taken care of maybe we should find something proper for the two of you to wear." she offered with a uncertain smile.

Adrian glared back at Dom. (Sorry have to get off for now. Maybe be back later)

Tifa nodded and said. "Thank you Princess Aria and Prince Adria. My name is Tifa, and this is Dominic, or Dom for short." Dominic looked at Tifa when she gave them permission to call him by his nickname. He seemed to pout abit, but brushed it off. He noticed Adrian glaring at him, Dominic only shot him one back. Tifa nodded. "Alright, lead the way please..." She was actually sorta excited to be all dressed up. She couldn't wait.

Dominic looked at the Princess. Was she really doing this just to help them? He wasn't sure, but he knew he would probably find out in the long run. He would just have to wait and see. Right now Tifa seemed happy enough, which made him happy.

[Alright. ^^]

Aria smiled warmly seeing Tifa's easy acceptance. She didn't seem to think that Aria or her brother were doing this as part of some joke. She believed that they were doing it for the right reasons. Aria gently grabbed Tifa's hand and pulled her along in the right direction. "So, Lady Tifa you look like you're about the same size as me. Would it bother you if I leant you one of my dresses?" Aria asked with a soft lilt of her head she opened the door to her room and patiently waited for the other girl to enter.

Adrian sighed softly watching his sister lead Tifa off. Of course she got stuck with the easy one. And now he was stuck with the pain. He looked warily at Dominic before silently leading him in the right direction as well. He didn't bother offering up any conversation as he opened the door to his room and allowing the other to enter.

(Sorry its so short!)

Tifa smiled and nodded eagerly. "Oh yes, I would love to wear one of your dresses." She smiled brightly as she entered the girl's room. she looked around some, and looked back once to see Adrian leading Dominic off. Tifa sighed, hoping Dominic would open up some. Tifa then turned back to Aria and stood there, being careful not to touch anything, cause she was dirty and Aria's room was so clean.

Dominic followed the male, quietly. He didn't open up to people easily. So it would be awhile before he trusted anyone from here. Dominic entered the males room, looking around. "Nice place..." He then sat on the bed, it was actually more of a form of test. Most royals considered street rats dirty, and treated them like viruses when it came to touching their stuff. Dominic wanted to see if he would freak out or something. Dominic watched him carefully.

[[No worries]]

Aria beamed seeing the other girls excitement. Carefully she removed her mask before tossing it on her bed. She let out a soft sigh of contentment before noticing the others curious expression. "If it were up to me completely I probably wouldn't be going to this silly thing but alas my brother says other wise. I'd feel horrible if I made him go through our mother's idea of fun all alone." she said with a soft chuckle before motioning to her bed. "Feel free to sit down. You look exhausted. Just stay here and let me go find someone who'll bring up some warm water. We should have enough time for you to clean up..." she murmured softly.

Adrian didn't say anything when the other complimented his suite. How ever upon seeing the ilthy boy sit on his perfectly clean bed..ok he couldn't stay quiet. "Hey! Get your filthy derrier off of my bed! I don't want what ever germs you've got there!" he barked his jade green eyes hardening. He'd tried being nice..well maybe not nice but at least polite. Still! That didn't exactly give this peasant the right to sit his filthy keister on his bed!

Tifa looked at her. "Oh um...are you sure...I'm dirty and I don't want to mess up your room..." She looked at the princess when she removed her mask. She was so beautiful. Oh how she wished she could be that beautiful. Tifa frowned at this though, and then shook her head. "Um, thank you for this. I'll stand here and wait." She smiled some at her.

Dominic forwned greatly. He stood slowly. He shot his daggers at him again, and then crossed his arms. He was upset. He had failed, he would have to keep an eyes on this guy. Dominic looked around. "Aren't you suppose to be getting me ready or something? Or do you want me to escort your sister like this? Wouldn't want her to catch my germs would ya?" He felt almost hurt in away, for Tifa, cause Tifa is putting her trust in them, and Dominic wasn't sure if he wanted them around.

Aria smiled and laughed softly motioning once again for the other to sit on her bed. "Its fine. My room is about due for a cleaning anyhow. Besides you look like you're about to keel over. You should sit down and rest for a few minutes. I don't want you to over due it." she said before understanding dawned on her pretty face. "Oh...you're not afraid of me docking your pay for sitting down are you? I'd never do something so silly." she said with what she hoped was a reassuring smile.

It wasn't that she didn't care about Tifa's health. And she certainly wasn't going to dock the girls pay but they were running out of time...and well she had to face it. Tifa needed a good scrubbing. Her skin looked caked with dirt. And her hair...It looked like it had never seen a decent combing-although that certainly wasn't from Tifa's lack of trying. "Just stay right here. I'll be back in just a moment." she said.

And without further ado she swept out into the hall way hastily looking for a maid that wasn't busy with other chores at the moment. Once she found one she quickly gave her instructions before going back to her room.

Adrian glared back crossing his arms over his chest. "If it were up to me you wouldn't be here." he hissed hotly. He opened his to further continue tearing into Dominic. But he didn't get far because at that moment there was a soft knock at his door. "What?" he snapped angrily. Slowly the door opened to reveal a frightened maid. "E-excuse me..b-but the princess a-asked me to c-come by a-and-" she cut off as Adrian held up a hand. "Fine just do what you're supposed to do and leave." he ordered curtly. The terrified girl nodded and scuttled off to do as she was asked her head bowed down to keep from meeting the annoyed princes gaze.

Adrian watched the girl hurrying about before he turned back to Dominic. "No I wouldn't want her to catch what ever disease you've got but as you can see its clear she's got everything under control." he said crisply.

Tifa nodded and finally sat down, her head hung low out of respect. Tifa blinked when the girl left for a moment. Tifa hugged herself, fo some reason becomin very nervous. Tifa wondered how Dom was doing. She really hoped he wasn't causing anyone trouble. The last thing they needed was to be kicked out like this. Tifa looked up when Aria came back and smiled some. She would do what she needed to do to look help these Prince and Princess. She was grateful to them. Even if Dominic was still unsure.

Dominic frowned at the male. He shook his head. "What about Tifa then? Appearently she's going to be your escort for tonight...you can treat me like dirt, but I swear, if you upset her, I'll mess up that pretty boy face of yours, I don't care if I'll be exicuted or sent away, I don't care and--" he stopped when he heard the knock and came in was a maid. He sighed, relaxing some. He looked at Adrian and shook his head and muttered to himself "I'd like to see how you would feel if you were in my shoes..." He seemed to be pouting some, but more of a stubborn pout.

Adrian looked highly offended at that comment. "Excuse me? Unlike some people I know how to treat a lady. I'm more concerned about my sister. How do I know you're not going to try and stick a dagger in her back? Or worse?" he demanded. OK maybe that was the wrong thing to say but hey he'd seen Dominic glaring daggers at Aria did he really think he wouldn't be a little bit concerned?He smirked softly at Dom's last comment. "It can't be that hard living on the streets now can it? If anything I would handle it much better than you." he boasted with a soft smirk.

He watched the other for some reaction before he looked away watching the maid come in and leave several times before finally she left for good. Adrian pointed Dominic in the general direction of the bathroom. "You do know how to bathe don't you?" he sneered. Now he was just being mean but then again he had every right to be this way. After all hadn't Dominic started it?

Aria beamed when she came back the hesitant maid trailing after her. She offered a hasty curtsy to both Aria and Tifa before she silently began preparing Tifa's bath. When she finished she offered another hesitant cutrsy before she left. Once she was gone Aria walked over to her closet and pulled open the large wooden doors. She smiled warmly at Tifa and started pulling a variety of dresses to set on her bed.

Carefully Aria spread out the dresses her hands gently skimming over any creases or wrinkles that showed up on the delicate fabrics. "Which one? If you don't like any of these just let me know and I'll see if I can find something more suitable to your tastes." she offered with a friendly smile. She was aware that she sounded like one of her maids but it didn't bother her. For once she wasn't the one being pampered or dressed up. Instead Tifa was the one being rightfully pampered.

Dominic frowned. "I would neve do that! Okay, I might not completely trust her yet, but she put a smile on Tifa's face that I haven't seen in awhile. A smile of hope!" He clentched his fist. He got under his skin. He then began to head towards the bathroom when he made that last comment. "Like hell you would. You have no idea what we go through. People always treating you like dirt, shoving you around like you don't matter. Having to struggle for food, and on top of that, Tifa is ill.

Dominc shook his head. "I wouldn't expect a brat like you to understand...." He then left for the bathroom. He closed the door. He took off what clothes he had and then stepped into the water. He looked as the water slowly turned dirty when he got in. He sighed. "Might as well make myself look decent." He then began to scrub all the dirt of his face and hair.

Tifa looked at her and nodded, and looked at the dressed. "They are all beautiful...hm..." She then pointed at a white dress. "I like that one." She didn't pick one too heavy cause she was afraid her body wouldn't support it, but a simple dress like that would look great on her. She just didn't know it.

Tifa then glanced at the bath and said. "I'll go take my bath now." She bowed some and made her way to the batroom, closing the door. She felt the water, and then began to undress. Once she stepped in, she began to scrub away the filth off her skin and washed her hair. She didn't want to insult the prince with her horrible looks, so she wanted to get cleaned up right.

Adrian rolled his eyes heaven wards. "And you think being royal is easy? Oh sure we're clean and well cared for but theres a reason for that. IN most people eyes we're not people. We're pawns. As soon as we reach an age where we're able to smile and talk we're pulled into someone elses game.." h emuttered. "But I can't really expect a peasant like to understand now can I?" he snapped back.

He glared as Dominic went into his bathroom. What had Aria gotten them into? Why hadn't he put his foot down and said no? Would it have been that hard to endure her wrath? The thought of Aria having any wrath what so ever brought a bright smile to his face. His sour mood gradually began to drift away. What was he letting this fool get under his skin for? He wouldn't be spending the whole evening with him. He'd be with Tifa. She didn't seem near as rude or crude as her brother which at this moment was blessing in and of itself.

Aria looked down at the simple dress Tifa had picked. Her eyes widened in surprise. She hadn't expected her to pick something so simple. She'd expected her to pick the most elaborate gown she's owned. She frowned softly in thought as she allowed her gloved hand to ghost over the simple gown. When had she worn this? She couldn't remember ever wearing it before. Maybe it was part of her new wardrobe? She shook her head softly and stood up carefully rearanging her skirts after sitting down for just those few moments.

She looked hearing Tifa's announcement. "Alright. Let me know if you need anything else. I'll be here if you need me." she murmured casting a glance around her room. She wasn't fully paying attention to Tifa at the moment. She was trying to think up some subtle ways to may the dress seem more elaborate than it was. Hmm maybe she could find a pendant of some sort for Tifa to wear? Oh and just what were they going to dowith that tangled mass of hair? So little time and so much to do. She sighed softly and rolled her shoulders before she disappeared into a smaller room connected to her suite.

Dominic slummped into the water. He didn't like this at all. Why couldn't the princess be the one getting him ready. It probably had something to do with the gender he was and the genter she was. He shook his head at the thought and then, he stood up from the tubm finally feeling clean after twenty minutes. He didn't want to put his dirty clothes back on, cause he actually felt clean. He wraped a towel around his waist, and ran a hand through his hair. It was then he noticed himself in the mirror. "I have....blue eyes...?" he never really knew what his face looked like, since it was hiden with dirt, and he never had a mirror to look at his eyes. My hair..." he felt it. "Soft?" He looked different.

Dominc placed a towel on his head, and then began to walk out. "Hey...I'm done..." He then leaned against the wall saying. "So what am I suppose to wear?" He never really been to these kinds of things and he knew he couldn't wear his other clothes.

Tifa was in the bath for about twenty fminutes or more. She got out, and she felt better. She grabbed the nearest towel to wrap around herself, and then she messed with her long red hair some. She knew her eye color cause Dominic had mention she had the b rightest blue eyes. Tifa looked at herself in the mirror. "No more dirt..." She smiled at this.

Tifa stuck her head out the door, looking for Aria. "Um, excuse me...I'm done..." She blinked, wondering where she went.

Aria looked up hearing Tifa's voice. Was she done already? Just how long had she been in there? She frowned softly looking back at her open jewelry box before she picked out the items she'd finally decided on and made her way to the main room. "Sorry I was looking for some other items to loan you." she explained holding up a delicate chain. She opened her mouth to ask her if it would be ok but when she looked at the nearby clock she noticed they were out of time. She let out a startled yelp and hurriedly grabbed the dress of the bed. Unlike before when she'd handled the delicate material with care this time she more or less flung the dress at Tifa. "Quickly! Put this on!" she ordered.

She was aware she was being bossy and somewhat rude but they were out of time. Where as before she'd been worried about the rumors of her being escorted by her broher she was now worried about the tongues that would wag over her being late. Quickly she barged into the bathroom waiting impatiently for her charge to put the dress on.

Upon hearing his bathroom door open Adrian stood up with a suit in hand. Unlike his sister he hadn't bothered asking Dominic what he'd liked to wear. He'd just picked the first thing that he'd found. He paused in front of the bathroom door holding it out an impatient expression on his face as he waited for the other to take it. "Feel free to take your sweet time. Its not like we have any where important to be." he muttered softly.

Tifa blinked. "Um...yeah. Okay." Tifa soon realized she was in a hurry, so Tifa put on the dress as quickly as she could. She then zipped it up in the back, and let the skirt of the dress fall to her feet. She then grabbed the chain necklace and clipped it on. She pulled her hair from the chain and then walked into the bathroom where Aria was. "Um, how do I look?" She felt wierd, she didn't know if she really did this dress justice.

Dominic looked at him. "Hm, oh..." he took the suit and walked back into the bathroom. He slipped on the simple suit, and he was doing fine till he got to the tie. He walked out, with the suit on and everything else except the tie was place around his neck, not really tied. "Um, I don't quite get this..."

Aria froze looking up in surprise when Tifa stepped into the bathroom. At the moment when Tifa had stepped into the bathroom Aria had held a silver gilded brush in her hand but upon seeing her friend she dropped it in surrpise. She blushed slightly and leaned down to pick up. "I almost didn't recognize you. You look wonderful Tifa!" she announced with a friendly smile before glancing worriedly at the clock. "I'm sorry if I seem to be rushing you but we've really got to go. But before we can leave I need to do something with your hair. If nothing else its needs to be brushed.." she murmured thoughtfully.

Even though they were in a hurry Aria couldn't help but want to try and make Tifa look as nice as possible. This wasn't something Tifa got to do often so she wanted to at least make it an enjoyable event for the girl.

Adrian frowned softly when Dominic came out with the tie. Oh boy...the one thing he'd yet to completely understand himself. He aimed a cold glare at Dominic before he walked towards the door. "Come on..Aria knows how to do it.." he muttered crossly. There was no way he was going to openly admit he didn't know how to do the blasted thing!

Tifa blinked at her reaction, she figured she was being nice. "Thank you Princess..." She smiled some, but it soon faded when she began to brush her hair. "Ow!" She placed her hands to her head. She couldn't believe how much that hurt. Tifa let her do what she had to do. She didn't want to ruin the ball. Tifa would cringe every now and again.

Dominic forwned. "Don't you know how to do this...although, I much rather have her tie it for me than some guy..." He shrugged. Dominic followed him silently, tugging on the tie every now and again. He wondered if Tifa was almost ready. He also wondered how she was handling all of this.