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Chapter 32--Girl and Guy Talk
Catti-brie smiled at her reflection in pleasure then turned around. She was delighted with her ball gown. It was different shades of blue from pale blue to midnight blue and she loved it! She picked up the sapphire necklace and earrings she'd chosen to go with the gown and put them on. Perfect, wait until Drizzt sees me, she thought. A soft knock on the door drew her attention and she went over to it. "Who's there?" she asked.
"It's me, Delly, Lana's with me. Can we come in?" Delly asked.
"Of course," Catti-brie said. She unlocked the door and opened it. "I just didn't want Drizzt to see me. Suren he be in for a shock," she laughed.
Delly laughed too as she and Lana entered. "Don't worry about Drizzt. He's with Bruenor and so is Wulfgar," she said.
"I take it that da is bein' himself?" Catti-brie asked.
"He isn't thrilled with the outfit and he's making sure everyone knows it," Delly said. She smoothed the skirt of her emerald green gown a bit nervously.
"You look nice, Delly and so do you Lana, pink suits you," Catti-brie said.
"I'm so nervous. I've never been to a formal ball before. What if I do something foolish and embarrass myself and Wulfgar!" Delly said.
"Wulfgar's less used to formal balls then ye are. He'll probably do something' embarrassin' first," Catti-brie giggled. "Like knock over the buffet table or step all over yer feet during the dancin'."
Lana giggled and sat down on the bed, careful not to damage her gown. "It'll be fun. Don't worry, Delly," she said.
Catti-brie flashed Lana a wicked grin. "So what about Randari? Are you goin' to dance with him?" she asked.
Lana blushed prettily. "If he wants too. I'm not sure he'll want too though," she said.
"How can he resist you?" Delly laughed.
Lana blushed again. "What about your betrothed, Catti-brie? Are you two going to dance?" she asked.
Catti-brie grinned wickedly. "Oh yes we are, even if I have to drag him onto the floor by the ear," she said.
Delly burst out laughing. "I'd pay gold to see that. I can see you dragging Drizzt out onto the dance floor by the ear," she gasped.
Lana began giggling too. "So would I!" she said.
"I bet Bruenor and Wulfgar would too. Say, maybe I should be doin' it. Suren I'd be rich," Catti-brie said, joining the laughter.
You're an evil woman! Poor Drizzt doesn't know what he's getting into!" Delly gasped.
They laughed until all three of them were crying and clutching their sides. "Oh, Gods! Mercy!!" Catti-brie gasped.
Finally they calmed down and neatened themselves up. It would be time to go down soon.
*Meanwhile*
"Come on, Bruenor, you look great!" Wulfgar protested.
"I be looking' like an idiot. These clothes be unfittin' a Dwarf!!" Bruenor yelled. "There be no way I be wearing this!"
"It's just a tunic and silk shirt, Bruenor," Drizzt pointed out.
Bruenor glared at his reflection in a full-length mirror. "Bah!!" he snorted. The black silk shirt and red tunic, especially the tunic, looked gaudy to the Dwarf.
"Drizzt and I are wearing much the same thing, Bruenor," Wulfgar offered.
Bruenor glared at both of them. "Ye both look like fools too!" he snapped.
Wulfgar wore white breeches, a tan silk shirt and a royal blue tunic while Drizzt wore black breeches, a white silk shirt and a black tunic. It would have been very plain if it weren't for the silver embroidery on the tunic.
"Besides it would be disrespectful to Lady Alustriel not to wear the clothes since they were gifts. Well, accept for mine," Drizzt said.
"Well, at least me girl's got taste. Alright! I'll wear it, but only this once," Bruenor grumped.
Drizzt and Wulfgar exchanged rueful smiles mixed with relief….
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