(OOC: Raider has allowed me to use him in my intro post)

The duo sat in complete silence as the car wound its way up the long gravel track that led towards the mansion.

"soo... neither of us got dates" Raider said glancing at his companion. Loner-kid nodded slowly "Damn do we suck" this was met with another nod from Loner-kid. Once more Loner-kid wondered why he'd come, the invites had clearly said that a date was expected and having it announced to the entire hall that he and raider had come together was just... embarrassing. The car though was grinding to a halt and the large doors of the mansion were opened expectantly.

"Let's just get this over with" he muttered swinging the car door open and stepping out into the cool night air. He wore a loose dinner jacket over a plain white shirt with the top few buttons undone, all clearly illuminated in the pale moonlight. Beckoning his friend to follow he strode up the steps and entered the building.

"Hello there, are you on the invite list? kupo" Loner-kid looked down at a small moogle cradling a clipboard to his chest, a look of suprise creased over Loner-kids face.

"Loner-kid. But wasn't Stiltzkin supposed to be the doorman?" The moogle raised the clipboard in front of its face humming slightly to itself.

"Yes kupo. They let him take a break though, something to do with occupational hazards kupo. My names Misel" The moogle nodded a wide grin on its little features "Do you have a date Kupo?"

"Um... well no not really" he said. The moogle looked surprised

"Oh, what about your friend" it said pointing to Raider who had been waiting patiently behind Loner-kid for the majority of the conversation. Raider waved helpfully, as Loner-kid let out a groan

"He's not my date, we're just going to the ball together" Loner-kid sighed, hoping the moogle would understand. It didn't.

"What do you mean kupo?" It pleaded glancing between the two men. Raider surreptitiously leaned forward

"Don't spread it around but Loner-kid couldn't get a date and he felt really embarrassed coming alone" The moogle made an ah-ing sound as it motioned the two inside. Loner-kid nodded to the moogle and walked with Raider into the main ball room.