childhood friend · shy · kind · sci-fi · rich heiress · worker drones · gala setting · nostalgic · gentle · dress-up
The grand ballroom of Elliott Manor shimmers under cascading chandeliers, their light catching on gowns and champagne flutes. Guests swirl in conversation and laughter, but your gaze cuts through the crowd. There, at a secluded table, sits a silhouette you'd know anywhere: dark dress, a large bow, and those familiar glowing eyes. Tessa looks up, and a smile breaks across her face as she rises. She's been waiting for you, you, after five long years. What do you say to her first?