Aiden had, as he had hoped, managed to evade notice from most people as he arrived at the ball. He'd not been able to speak to the House matriarch yet, but that would happen in due course. He heard talk of a rising darkness from more noted heroes, but did not join in the conversation. It wasn't his place after all.

A young woman dressed in a beautifully tailored gown slowly made her way over to him, one hand holding a drink. "So, the Southern Voran King has made an appearance," she said, seeking to strike up a conversation. Aldan nodded.

"Along with the Grand Master of the Adventurers guild..." Aldan said with a winning smile. The woman laughed lightly.

"A donkey! I know, right?" She said, one finger running around the rim of her goblet. Aldan cut to the chase for her being there.

"Would you care to dance?" he asked her. the woman nodded with a smile and set her goblet down on a table. Aldan took her hand and led her to the dance floor.

(( Taking 10 for a total of 15 for Perform (dance) ))