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Sebastian had a habit of playing with his hair when he was feeling nervous. So, at the ball, he found himself staring at the floor while combing his fingers through his bang again and again. He felt sweat forming on his face, but he resisted the urge to swipe it away. Lei 

"My prince," a familiar voice said from behind him. 

Sebastian spun around, relieved but nervous at the same time, a he saw Jylan. Another twinge of familiarity poked at his head, but he still couldn't place it. "Oh. It's you."

Jylan smiled. His face seemed to glow. He opened his mouth to reply –

"Prince Sebastian!" a woman squealed from behind. 

Sebastian turned around again, his interest quickly fading but then emerging again as he realized who the woman was. It was Princess Lei! And she looked… breathless. 

Really.

Princess Lei looked like she'd finished running a mile, her face red and her gasping for air as she flapped her hand. "Whoo! Oh – I'm sorry, Sebas! I ran here from my room the moment I heard you were here!"

Sebastian chuckled, trying to keep his face in check and not frown. "… you might've gotten your dress ruined!"