I dressed in haste, making sure that all of the necessary crests and ancestral tokens were visible, then made my way towards the banquet room.
When I reached the bottom floor, I was greeted by the sight of dozens of Chiefs, royals and other dignitaries all posed around the lobby. They were all engaged in conversation, some more lively than others. I recognised of few of the older faces and took a moment to place some of the younger ones. Time certainly smiled on our kind. As I stepped further into the room, some of the conversations turned hushed and eyes fell on me frequently. I knew what they were talking about, but I tried my best to remain calm.
Scanning the room quickly, I noticed Riley talking to an attractive man. He was laughing at something she said, and she was touching his shoulders playfully. The display was not helping my temper. I walked over to them unknowing.
