The Soot Princess [Hiatus]

13-The First Arrivals

Prince Dean Eingall

I walked down to the ballroom and find last minute decorations and food being put out. I saw Alex directing some men where to put extra stuff that can be brought out later in the night. I blended into the background and watched the musicians warm up their instruments.

There was not a lot of time before the first group came through the door. I looked down at my watch and saw I had been in the ballroom for almost an hour.

The group was led by an adult. There were several smaller children and then what I assume to be a volunteer taking the position of caboose.

I went over to greet them. "Welcome to the Fautgate Palace. I hope the staff has been courteous to you so far. I am Prince Dean Eingall and I hope tonight will greatly benefit all the orphanages in the nation."

We shake hands as she introduces herself, "Thank you, I'm Ms. Walker from The North Street Orphanage, the representative for the capital region. Let me introduce you to a few of the children... This is Janice," she motioned to the little girl. "This is Ryan and over there is Josh. Eevon is the eldest in our 'family'."

She seems familiar and when I look down to her hands, black boxing wraps cover them.

"Don't be intimidated to much by her. She is a real sweet girl, but I wouldn't test her. She has a short fuse."

"Did you know, she has dirt on her noes?"

Other groups start to arrive and excuse myself to meet them also. The ball finally commences once donors start to arrive. I see Mason and James saunter on into the room right before announcements begin.

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You will now see Eevon's point of view on this scene.