The Great Hall shone like a gem. The carvings that danced across the walls were polished to a high finish and seemed to enjoy the festivities as much as the people they watched over. Tables laden with food surrounded what had become a dance floor. Wine and ale freely flowed.
Kristos and Sebastian, the island’s magicians, performed their tricks alongside jesters and musicians. Alexis danced with her father and any who ventured to ask. She loved to dance, and she could almost forget that she was surrounded by the same people day after day.
In between dances, people brought her gifts, ranging from hand-knitted dresses to interestingly shaped driftwood. She received several new pairs of boots and a cloak from various residents. The dwarfs presented her with a set of unique jewelry fashione
