"Until then," she echoed, happy as she was sure they would be coming if they wanted to know such details. The young noblewoman finally turned and scurried off through the gates to return home. The halls were no less bustling then they were when she last left them, but she paid no mind to the hoards of people milling about as she made her way up to the private wing she and her sister shared.
Without hesitation she took to the task of fussing over herself and freshening up after being outside. Noticing that the dark blue dress had been placed upon her bed, Kailinna made quick work of changing out of her dirty boots and exchanging her attire for the much nicer, more formal outfit and slippers. As she fixed up her hair she heard the familiar warning knock of her sister at the door, the High Lady apparently unaware that she had even been out. "Kai? The ladies tell me you're still in your room," she prompted as she entered, a bit puzzled as to why her younger sister was sitting at her mirror still getting ready. "Are you feeling alright? I thought you would have finished arranging the decorations by now."
"Well, they're started," she chuckled excitedly as she finished braiding her matching blue ribbons into her hair. "They'll be finished in no time at all, don't you worry."
"I'm sure, but I just need everything to be perfect," she sighed. "I'm sure you understand."
"Always. Don't worry at all, I'll go right now and make sure it'll be done and ready in time," she assured her as she rose to give her a short hug. "You just relax, you've done enough today!" she giggled, hoping to get her guard down for the evening. The High Lady had no time to respond, though, as her younger sister was off in a flash.
Kai dutifully managed the finishing touches to the main ballroom and the surrounding halls. An hour had hardly passed before all was finished and guests began to trickle inside. Soon enough the drinks began to flow and, after having a word with her finally satisfied sister, Kai took it upon herself to relax and have a bit of drink herself as she hovered halfway between Eyla's post and the fireplace she'd promised to meet her personal guests at.