Ariella Lightwater frowned gently as she stared into the stand-mirror, fussing with a few stray strands of honey brown hair that were currently framing her face. She thought it made her look rather ridiculous, however her younger sister seemed to think she looked fine. The only makeup that Ariella wore was a simple red lipstick and soft smoky eye that made her grey eyes pop. She wore a rather elegant
black, mermaid evening gown that accentuated her fit body, and the curves of her breasts and hips rather nicely. Her father didn't like how much cleavage it showed or how open the back was, but Ariella insisted on wearing it if he was making her go to this ridiculous party. Ariella quickly gave up on her hair as her younger sister released an audible sigh of frustration.
"Ella, stop it already. Your hair looks fine. I think it looks better that way than smoothed back anyway." Her younger sister would quip as she moved to Ariella's side, meeting her gaze in the mirror.
"You look wonderful. Now, will you relax? Papa's probably waiting on us anyway." The young woman would pout, a soft glare dancing across her features as Ariella played with the stray locks one last time.
"Oh fine, Audrey ... You think I could still get out of this though? Say I got knocked out from a badly performed spell or something?" Ariella would say hopefully.
The dark brown haired young woman would scoff, her hazel eyes rolling dramatically.
"You haven't screwed up on a conjuration since you were like, twelve. He'd never buy." She would say as she took Ariella's hand, tugging her towards the door. "Besides, don't you want to see your betrothed?" Audrey would tease, grinning as Ariella glared at her.
"We both the know the answer to that and it isn't yes ..." Ariella would mutter as she reluctantly followed her sister out of the room.
Audrey had been lucky with her pairing. Though they were yet to be wed, Audrey had been paired with her best friend. A boy from one of the other families who were known for their Conjuration skills. Ariella couldn't help but note how lucky Audrey had been. Much more so than herself on that front.
"Give Draylan time, Ella. I'm sure he'll grow on you in time. Now, let's go."
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Ariella and Audrey Lightwater arrived to the function in style. Each stood in the back of a silver, gilded chariot, drawn by a pair of ghostly looking, horse like creatures. Each beast had white eyes that seemed to glow with blue fire, spiraling horn atop their heads, and a muscular body that pulled the chariot with ease. Then were elegant creatures, though somewhat frightening to look at. They were also known for their speed, and fierce nature.
The young women themselves each had a cloak wrapped around their shoulders. Though they had various magics protecting them from the cold, the cloaks were more to protect their gowns from the elements rather than protect them from the cold. Ariella particularly appreciated the article of clothing because she felt as if she could hide from view. She hated being the center of attention, yet between who she was betrothed too as well as her apparently impressive skills with conjuration, Ariella was regularly the center of said attention.
As the vehicle slowed to a stop, the pair stepped gently from it, her heels silent against the carpet. Giving the creatures a soft pat, the creatures would huff softly before hurrying away to park with the rest. Audrey quickly hooked her arm with Ariella's, tugging her gently forward to get her sister moving.
"To late to turn back now, I suppose?" Ariella would whisper to her sister as they neared the doorman, her grey eyes dancing to the Victorian architecture.
"Yes, Ella. It certainly is." Audrey would whisper back as they reached the doorman.
As the tall double-doors opened silently, Ariella would turn so the doorman could take her cloak. Ariella particularly loved the stained glass windows. They were her favorite to look at whenever she came here. Her only joy in coming here.
"Announcing Lady Ariella and Audrey Lightwater, of the Lightwater House of Conjuration." The doorman would precede to announce as they entered the room. Trying her hardest to ignore the stares and whispers, Ariella turned to say something to Audrey who was already slipping away.
"Now go, be social. You can't use me to hide all night. Go Ella. I see Draylan and Eddwyn are already here even and looking quite handsome ... Aren't they?" Audrey would say with a grin before hurrying away before Ariella could stop her.