The music was playing. Children were conversing with each other, and laughter all around the ballroom could be heard. Everyone loved it when they were speaking to someone they didn't know. It's the mystery behind the unknown that excited them all.
Some of the children found the courage to start approaching other children and began conversations. At the same time, they would never have the courage to do so if they were bare-faced. It's what Queen Alexa wanted to happen; she wanted all the children to feel at ease with one another instead of being so aware of things like titles, money, and power.
Some even wondered if the guest of honor, Crown Prince Edward was among them. Girls were whispering to each other while pointing here and there as to who they think might be the Crown Prince.
