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The second banquet Venyra attended at the Ember Aerie began very different from the first, at least in regards to her anticipation. Actually, when she looked back at the event, she found a fair amount of amusement at her ignorance. This night, she was dressed to garner attention. Specifically, Xavien's attention.

He was ridiculously jealous of Rusk's contact, as she knew he would be. But when they