Raven was whirling around the ballroom.

Bowser had asked her to dance and she had immediately accepted.
Of course some people shot him dirty looks, but when they saw how happy Raven was, they couldnt help but smile.

Eventually however, he had to go speak with Waluigi about something.

A smooth, almost shy voice came from behind her.
"May I have this dance, Miss Toadstool?"
As she whirled around, Raven came face to face with Ludwig von Koopa, who was wearing a formal shell and , like his father, was wearing a tailored suit.

She bowed, as curtsying was out of the question.
"It would be my pleasure."

A waltz started up and the two began to dance.
''We did not get to talk to each other properly before. You left rather suddenly.''He said, a hint of irritation in his voice.

Her face flushed with embarrassment.
''I'm sorry I ran. I figured everyone in the Mushroom Kingdom was worried about me. I didn't want your father to try and prevent me from leaving. It would have caused problems."
But his response caught her completely off guard.
"How and where exactly do you hide your wings?"
Many people had wondered this, but no one had dared to ask, in case it was a sore subject.

Raven lead him to a table as the song ended. She looked a bit shy about it.

" We actually bind them to my back with straps. They fold quite easily. Although most of the time they do break free. They are Thirteen feet after all. They're not so singed from the lightning anymore but they're still a pain in the ass to maintain."
Ludwig looked a bit squeamish before saying in a hushed tone.
"But thats bone."
"They've slid right inside my back sometimes too." she was interrupted by a hand clapping down on both of their shoulders.
"Im stealing my date back, if you don't mind." Came a grumpy voice clearly belonging to Bowser.

Ludwig nodded and headed to get himself a refreshment.

''I got you a present.''Bowser mumbled, pulling her out to the Ballrooms Balcony. ''Close your eyes."

As she closed her eyes, she felt something being put around her neck.
When she opened her eyes, Bowser was holding a mirror up.
It was a black choker with what could only be described as little spikes adorning it.
''Koopas usually give these to those they are ...courting.'' Bowser coughed before continuing."Is...me courting you alright with you?"

All the people in the ballroom could hear was Raven squealing and Bowser roaring in surprise as he was tackled.