[ While she had been spending a good deal less time frequenting the parties thrown all over the city by the various gentry, now and again Lily put in an appearance to keep up her cover. As the resident tipsy, gambling socialite, drinking had gotten the better of her for the first few weeks in Taravast, though she was learning to pace herself now.

That didn't mean she was the portrait of sobriety when, after teetering down the steps of a well-to-do house where a soiree still raged she spotted Xingchen's willowy silhouette looking just about as wobbly as hers must. ]

Hey! Hello!

[ The right amount of drink always got Lily in a very cheerful mood, and she was all smiles when she jogged up to Xingchen's side. ]

Having a late one too?

[ She could feel herself wanting to tilt, and gently rest a hand on his arm in hopes of centering herself, all while pleasantly chattering away, her voice quieter as she glossed over the matter of her cover. ]

Bloody lucky I don't lose everything at those card tables, this persona isn't precisely one for the thrifty.