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Chapter Two: Solace with the Soul The Ball, Bones mused. She sneaked a glance at the invitation again, at the beautiful rooms and views, firmly believing that what you saw was not always what you got. She fixed her earrings for the fifth time, staring at herself in the mirror. The dress was snow white, and the skirt cascaded around her hips in folds that made her look small. It was the view from her back that she loved most of all about the piece of clothing: the dip the dress took, arranging itself in elegant ties to keep it together, with sparkling diamond accessories holding each tie in place. It was refined, yet not too over the top. H

Chapter Three: In Sweet Night, You Are My Own She turned her head toward him, her eyes glittering, when they all saw the band finish setting up on the stage. He smiled at her, knowing what she wanted to do. The band introduced themselves, as the stars above them started to shine. Wordlessly, he took her hand, as the introduction began. No one had come on the dance floor yet: it was empty, safe from the shuffling feet of the others. He heard the words from the voice of the main singer, and began to sway with the beat of the song. She closed her eyes and laid her head against his shoulder, the place she fit best. Her dress swayed softly with