You had to represent your house, I had to represent our clan. Same things, different names I'd wager. [Wagering isn't very ladylike, but Caitlyn's' never been that great at being proper despite what certain people in her life might think.] Consider it considered then.

[How novel, getting to feel like a silly young person again. It's almost a bit silly how fun this whole thing is.

They settle into the dance easily, which is exactly what she'd expected. Not that she's complaining. Her toes need the break.]

Far too many I'm afraid, though if you asked my mother she'd say it wasn't anywhere near enough. "Caitlyn Kiramman you are my heir, you have a duty!" [Caitlyn rolls her eyes, even if there's some fondness to the way she imitates her mother.] You'd think I took my position with the Enforcers just to get out of social obligations.

[It had been a nice side effect, nothing more. Honest.]

As if I'd choose my entire career based just on thwarting her expectations.

[Not that she has a career anymore, but that's fine. It's not like she's home to deal with the smoking wreckage that's her life.]


Celebratory sounds fitting. I'd be happy to learn something less severe and more... fun.