Escort Services (Ao Lin)

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Era was a big place and as Ao made her way to the ball, she kept staring at the building, the people and everything she could see. It was like she was a young kid in a candy store. Ao knew what waited her, but didn't let that distract her as she was having too much fun just walking there. She kept stopping and staring at things, she had lost track of time. So when she finally remembered to check the time on a nearby clock, she went from happy to scared, she was already late. This is so bad, she though to herself, This is no way to make a first impression. Ao was on the verge of crying but held it back. She couldn't let the noble see her cry, it would be too embarrassing. She ran as fast as she could, not paying attention to anything else. When she finally arrived, her date was outside, looking furiously at Ao.

You are late, this was the first thing Ao heard, Quickly now, we need to get inside. Ao was grabbed from her arm and pulled inside. Her shyness was showing as she couldn't speak back to the man, who hadn't even given his name. Um...Sir excuse me, but could you tell me your name? My name is Ao Lin. The man looked at Ao with curiosity, he understood Ao was shy but no one had talked to him like that before. My name is Adrian Erten. But you may call me just Adrian. I am not so uptight. This was a relief for Ao, she was scared it was going to be one of those nobles, who aren't pleased with anything and are extremely uptight. But, i do have something to ask you Ao, why are you wearing something so plain? Ao was in shock for a second, this was the best dress she had and her ears were hidden under a bow.

The question about her appearance hit her straight, she didn't have an answer. The only thing she could do for now, was to keep her tears back and try to stay calm. This was an extremely difficult task for Ao, as she had problems with people criticizing her. She opened her mouth just so she could explain, but Adrian said: I'll get us something to drink, you wait here. Ao sat down, she placed her hands onto her lap, and sighed. This was more than she could take, Adrian didn't seem that bad but was a little too straight. Ao really had hoped she could get through this without crying but if this were to continue like this she would. She saw Adrian return with two classes, there seemed to champagne in them, something that Ao didn't like but wasn't going to mention it. She just sat there, taking small sips of the drink and every now and then looked at Adrian.

When no connection between Ao and Adrian was made, the boy stood up and grabbed Ao by the hand. We are going dancing. Everything happened so suddenly for Ao, she was just sitting before and now was being dragged to dance with a person she had just met. She knew how to dance and didn't think of it as a problem but her shyness kicked in. She couldn't even look at her dance partners face, let alone talk to him. She hated this and wanted to go home. The feeling of being so close to someone was increasing her shyness, she didn't have anything for Adrian but was blushing immensely. Ao was moving along with Adrian, but the boy didn't seem to enjoy dancing and whispered to Aos ear, You are the worst dancer i have ever seen. This made Ao snap and she teared up. Pushing Adrian away from her, she ran off, onto the balcony. Everyone was staring at Adrian like he was the devil, making him run after Ao.

Ao was standing on the balcony, her faced covered in her hands and tears falling down her face. She wasn't sure why she was crying so much but as she heard Adrian walk towards her, she looked up. Her eyes were completely wet and tears were still falling down her face. Adrian pulled back for a second, it looked like she didn't know what to do in a situation like this. He tried to say something, but couldn't, until: I'm sorry Ao, that was really uncalled for and i was really mean towards you. Ao wiped her tears away and looked a little more happy, I was told you became like this when your mother died, but you shouldn't be like this. You could act yourself and be a better person. How many people have you hurt by now? Adrian had a guilty look, everything Ao said was right, he had been an ass to others. Ao i'm going home, i will think about what you said, you can go home no as well.

As Ao walked out of the building the ball was held at, she felt good but also a little guilty. She had maybe been a little mean with Adrian but it was needed, he would have stayed like that for a long time otherwise. She was stopped by a butler, he handed Ao a small paycheck and thanked her for doing this, as it meant a lot for Adrians family. She thanked the butler and walked off. It was night already but she didn't really mind. She wanted to get back to Lamia Scale and sleep in her comfy bed. She just skipped forward, her dress swaying left and right. She was happy, her first job, completed. She felt like she had now become a true mage and not just someone with magical powers. She was hoping to tell someone about this when she returned to the guild hall, preferably someone who she liked. She just kept walking through the night towards Lamia Scale.