Chapter 71.2 The Ball (POV Lilianne Ternier) (Part 2)
POV Lilianna Ternier
The girl involuntarily remembered how old Kuku had followed her everywhere, which made her smile a little differently as she looked at the herd of seven or eight year old girls who were important to each other. Eh, it wouldn't be long before they realized that only in places like this did they have an outlet, but unfortunately there wouldn't be much time to enjoy it.
Lilianna easily found the noisy Angelica, the harmful twins, Laura in another room, but Paul was here, in a large group of eternal friends. But here the girl was very surprised to notice among the most "golden" children an Asian, standing with Delacour.
The guy seemed to be Japanese...or Korean, whatever. Anyway, he took part in the conversation casually, while Delacour couldn't be said to be quiet. Oh no! The girl was clearly not in the best of moods, having to be in the company, nervous — the girl considered this perfectly — experience. In such moments, the Vayla was especially dangerous, but the Asian somehow did not react at all and even shook the blonde from time to time, and she answered something, somehow participating in the conversation. Who was he?
The redhead frowned and searched her memory, but she couldn't find any mention of this guy. Alright," Lilianna smiled and walked towards the group of young people. — I'll find out for myself. And let little Fleur bite her elbows later for not taking such a strong specimen in her claws, but it would be too late. Yes, such a responsible and kind girl like Lilianna can't leave the silly girl in the dark and will teach her a lesson unselfishly!
— Good evening! — The red-haired predator smiled broadly at the audience and took the birthday girl under her elbow. — It's good to see you all! — another bright smile, spiced with a faint pulse of charm.
The last gesture was not meant to seduce anyone, oh no, it was more of a calling card for the Veila to set the record straight. There are quite a few families in high society whose blood is not only of human essence, but also of Other, so such a gesture is a good tone — to show who you are, so as not to cause unnecessary excesses in the future. The redhead elegantly waved her fan, professionally and quickly glancing around at those present. As expected, none of the guys present "swam", at most they hugged their couple a little tighter.
Lilianna smiled — the Asian didn't even show a sign of it, just bowed his head in greeting and showed an unexpected color in his eyes, as if they were studded with glitter. Who was he? Silly Fleur twitched unhappily, turning her head slightly to the side in displeasure. The red-haired predator's upper lip quivered slightly as she was tempted to grin, but she held herself back.
— Paul, — Lilianna shifted her gray-blue eyes to the other boy. — I see you have a most interesting guest. Will you introduce us?
— Hoshino Sora, a talented artist and a bit of a wizard. — At these words, both boys smiled strangely. — Mademoiselle Lilianna Ternier is a potions apprentice and a student of artifacts.
The girl waved her fan in a special way, already preparing her hand, but the Asian only bowed in a very primitive, practiced and habitual way. But at the same time, his bow did not look like self-deprecation, oh no! How much pride! Such self-confidence! WHO IS HE?! But the fellow accepted her palm, even brought it to his lips.
Gloves, the girl noticed. — Even though most people don't wear them. Besides, since the drug didn't work, protective gloves. Interesting specimen. Very interesting! A thought-command, and the tiniest speck of dust should have entered the respiratory tract and caused the disposition, but attentive eyes noticed how the speck of dust burned. Firebringer!
— Nice to see a new face in our tight circle. — The redhead smiled. — Even better to see that someone managed to bring back a lurker. — The girl cunningly covered her face with a fan and glanced at the blonde. — You just arrived, didn't you? — The girl's eyes sparkled with interest.
— That's right. — A short nod. — The road of life led me to France, although I have to admit that I didn't expect it myself. But it was fate.
— Oh, Monsieur! You will not regret coming to us. I am sure you will find many interesting and new things here! — The girl took away her fan and showed another smile, but a charming one, while she compiled a dossier on this Sora in her head — occlumency is a wonderful science.
— Already found. — He smiled slightly, and Lilianna noticed that his smile was quite good. — There are many good people here who are pleasant to communicate with, and Master Boisselier has offered to participate in my training. France is a very welcoming country.