"I regret that I must ask for your assistance on a personal matter." Wednesday stated, slowly sitting down beside Enid on her colourful bed.
"Are you okay?" Enid asked, suddenly filled with concern.
"I am fine, but I appreciate your concern. However...
CW: This chapter will contain some mild NSFW content.
The day went by faster than both girls would have liked, the first night of the reunion now in full swing.
Enid was dressed in a pretty rosy-pink pleated dress with a big bow around the neckline and short sleeves that just covered her shoulders, while Wednesday was dressed in a black lace dress with a corset at the waist, a black slip under the lace of the dress around her legs.
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They both were wearing heals, rendering them the same heights from each other without them, much to Wednesday's chagrin.
Surrounded by people in the large ballroom within the manor, the din of chatter, laughter and music filling the room.
Enid swallowed hard, nervously smoothing her dress down with sweaty hands.
"Relax. You look beautiful." Wednesday whispered, lacing their fingers together gently, taking note of her claws flexing and retracting over and over as Enid struggled with clear anxiety.
Stepping in front of her, Wednesday made her focus.
"Enid, you are fine. Come close. Breathe. Relax." Wednesday instructed, pulling her closer, Enid immediately nuzzling into her neck, breathing her in deeply, letting her scent slowly relax her.
Enid nuzzled and re-scented her, still anxious being around this many new people that she had to keep track of their stories with, not wanting to disappoint Wednesday.
"If you need to take a break, just tell me and we can excuse ourselves for fresh air. I understand a gathering such as this can be overwhelming." Wednesday offered.
"Thank you." She murmured sincerely. "I... I think I'm okay now."
"Good. Come. I will introduce you, and fear not, I shall not leave your side." Wednesday told her, pressing a light kiss to Enid's knuckles.
Gods, she really was becoming her father.
After making the rounds to the family, Enid couldn't keep track of all the names and who was related to who, all the while their hands remaining firmly laced together, Wednesday offering little reassuring squeezes occasionally in an attempt at comfort.
