Act One, Scene One

[NinjaPanda127]

Bonham & Lylliana

A solid lump had found its way into her throat, an a tightness began to over take her chest. She froze, caught in between wanting to run away and being firmly rooted to the spot. She blinked a few times, 'Breathe.... just breathe you idiot...' finally her lungs opened up and allowed the flow of oxygen to her brain.

The expression on her face went from a blank slate, gazing at the party goers, to confusion and concern as she listened, and watched the words fall from his lips. "How.... " she shook her head, exasperation over taking her at this point. She stood with her arms by her side, his hands firmly grasping her shoulders as she stood there absorbing what he was saying to her. Ever since that day in the lounge and then the meeting in the flight deck locker rooms, she knew. She rubbed her head. She knew he had some sort of connection to her past. "How did you...? " Maybe he knew her parents. The thought sent a chill down her spine, as she straightened up. Her eyes widened a bit... did he know? She blinked and looked up to him. No ... no. Those records, they were sealed. It was all just an accident.

Memories started to creep in from the blackness of the fringes of her mind. She blinked and the room flashed before her eyes. Her childhood home, her parents... It took a moment to collect and steady herself as she brought her hands down to rest on his wrists. Her face flushed red, as she began to change the subject and pull at her sweater. She cleared her throat finally, "Its uhm... I better go find the Captain and Lieutenant Noonia. " she took a step back out of his grasp straightening her hair, and her outfit, to appear more presentable, "Feel free to go have another cup of cider. " she tried to pull off her best smile, "And perhaps Lieutenant Pander or Etxebarria have some more... " she made notion to where his flask was placed.

She moved to turn to walk away, turning back for a moment, "And.. try to enjoy yourself... " she gave a half smile now, "The Winter Festival Queen commands it... " she managed a small joke at her own expense, not having fully accepted the attention that had been showered upon her because of her part in the event.