The Barrow-Downs' Third Birthday Party and Downie Awards

[Amanaduial the archer]

Aman smiled at the charming young man as he held out his hand to her. He flicked his dark hair back from his face, and his handsome face was revealed. Aman wondered whether Maika knew about this. She glanced at Anuion, who sighed, then nodded

She took his hand. "It would be my pleasure, Cuthalion, my pleasure."

The man grinned at her, then led her onto the dance floor. The party was cooling down now, and several couples joined them on the dance floor. Aman looked back and saw Anuion making his way over to Maika, and smiled. She took Cuthalions right hand and they took up the dancing position for a waltz, swaying gently in time as one to the soothing music as it floated throughout the hall. After a few minutes, her hands slipped up to drape themselves behind his neck and his slid down to her waist. She smiled at him gently, then leant her head against his chest as they continued to dance, as around them the other party goers danced slowly as well, either on their own, with a date, or with a random other person who they had pulled onto the dance floor. Aman saw Anuion speaking the Maika, and saw the woman smile, then the elf did the same, and sighed happily, entirely content with where she was, her head leaning gently against Cuthalions chest.