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A/N — This drabble collection is connected to my story, Siren's Call: She Stole the Sea. Most of these detail Alex's life before the events in She Stole the Sea. All drabbles will be between 100-300 words. The word count listed for each drabble does not include the title and author's notes.
To Distain All Glittering Gold
"Smile, honey."
Alex looked up and grimaced. She felt like a doll, all dressed up and with an absurd amount of makeup caked on her face. Her father lowered the camera and gave her a warning look.
"Alex—" he began disapprovingly. She quickly plastered a smile on her face.
"I know, Dad," she replied with forced cheer. Other nine-year-old girls, dressed in similar ballerina outfits, chattered around them. At least they were eager to begin the recital. It wasn't that she hated ballet; she loved the grace and beauty required for the discipline.
She just hated all the glitter and pink. Why she couldn't have done hip-hop was beyond her.
"After the recital," she ventured tentatively, "do you think we can go to the beach?"
The look on his face was answer enough. She was saved a scolding, however, as the dancers were called to line up and walk on stage.
"Right," Alex muttered, following the other girls, "sorry I asked."
Prompt (Original Character Boot Camp — Harry Potter Fanfiction Challenges): eager [word count: 162]