After Zazzy had blown out her candles, the guests exploded with enthusiasm. At first, she acted a bit shy since she hardly knew anyone surrounding her. However, once Rukia had started to mingle with a few of them alongside her father; Zazzy became a star all on her own.
The Senators that Bai Lei had invited were especially tickled at her responsiveness. Everyone had been warned that she could only answer yes or no questions, so there had been no awkward pauses or kerfuffles. They continuously asked until Skye had come over, and pulled Zazzy away to eat her cake.
Tidas sat watching the crowds clamor over his scaly princess with both joy, and irritation. He was happy to see her so excited, but a part of him couldn't help but feel like she was on display. Like she was nothing more than a simple beast in a cage to be gawked at, instead of the wondrous, and beautiful being that she was.
