[ some time after the minievent, or maybe even during but like, when it's time for a break, kate is sitting out by the waterfall at the grotto. she's still in her dress and flower crown, but she's removed her shoes to give her little feet a break. ]

It's nice to get a little fresh air.

[ is it fresh air? in here? probably not, but it is a refreshing little spot away from the crowd. ]

[ it's fresh enough, the plants are pulling their weight. ]

Yeah, it is.

[ he'll sit down over here too. he likes waterfalls. ]

The emotions get to be a little much in a crowded room with all those curses going on too.

Yes... it's a little overwhelming.

[ not that she can talk. her default emotional state seems to be one of intense misery and anxiety... though it seems to have lessened a little after this evening. ]

Still, I'm glad we did this. I've never been to a fancy party where I could just be myself before.

[ yeah he's been radiating a lot of those feelings himself this week... ]

Really? Just a matter of having to act proper, or....?

Oh, well...

The entire system of nobility is a farce, really.

I have no firsthand knowledge on this subject, but I'd believe it.

I spent a lot of my time there pretending to be something I'm not, trying to blend in... It's very tiring.

Ha... I spend a lot of time doing that too, but it's not because anyone else wants me to. Just my own stupid choice.