~ Austin, the White Mansion ~
5: 58 PM
The guest are trickling in for some time already. The event starts at eight, but it seems that no one wants to miss the beginning.
The entertainment area of the White Mansion is massive with a ballroom large enough for several dozens of large tables, a dance area in the middle and a stage where a band is playing. On the left of the ballroom is a door leading to the lounge with comfortable seating and two full bars where people can get custom drinks, which are not available on the trays of many servers who are making their ways through the guests.
Security is tight, with several checkpoints which are ensuring that only people with invitations get in and that no one sneaks any weapons in.
Everyone knows that this is a high-profile event and not a single person should dare cause any problems, but you never know. For overly ambitious people, this is just the right place to cause problems.