Scott's P.O.V -  

I can hear the conversations between the guests, but I'm still waiting at the door. He hasn't arrived yet, and I want to greet him. Personally. 

Ever since we banished Xornoth, I haven't heard a word from Jimmy. It worries me.

"Hey! Sorry I'm late. I ran out of rockets mid-flight." I look up. He's here. A bit dirty, but here.

"Come on in."

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Everyone is sitting around the table, feasting well on the cuisines brought by a few of the empires. It was all filled with smiles and laughter, and Jimmy had sat right next to me, resting his head on my shoulder. Across us, Lizzie and Joel are doing very strange eyebrow movements.

"Whatcha got there Scott?" Lizzies biting her lip.

"What do you mean..?"

Joel grins. "Look to your right."

I look. Jimmy has somehow managed to completely latch onto me without me noticing. "Really, Jim?"

"Yup."

After the food, everyone goes down into the ballroom. The music around slows, and plays what seems like an enchanting lullaby. Everyone looks around for a partner. Lizzie and Joel went together. Duh. I go up to Jim. "May I have this dance?"

"Certainly."

The music swirled around us, and I felt him lean on me. We swayed together for what seemed like forever until the music softly ended. 

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After everyone left, I felt a gentle tug on my shoulder. "Can I stay?"

I turn. Jimmy's hair is covering his face, he looks tired. "Sure."

Sorry this is so short, it's just a prologue to the story.