Nimrodel sipped her sparkling juice. "I am Nimrodel of Lórien - and who are you two this evening?" She laughed, with a voice like falling water.

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"Nimrodel.. what a lovely name. It suits you well," Arda said thoughtfully,"I am Arda for this evening."

Dr. Merrick noticed two more ladies approach and once again, greeted them politely and asked their names.

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"I'm Arda," she said for at least the hundredth time that night. Knitting her brow thoughtfully she looked Dr. Merrick up and down quizically. There was just something about him that she couldn't put her finger on.

"Arda, a pleasure to meet you," Dr. Merrick said politely.

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Celeb Dúlin walked into the Masquerade ballroom and looked around thoughtfully. "How strange it is not knowing anyone," she thought to herself.

Celeb walked over to where some others were congregated and introduced herself. "Hello, I'm Celeb Dúlin. And who are you?"

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Nimrodel smiled. "I am Nimrodel - Arda and I were just introducing ourselves. It's very nice to meet you."

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"It's nice to meet you as well," Celeb replied. "Is there dancing going on here, or are people just wandering around talking and introducing themselves?"

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"The same to you," Dr. Merrick said to Nimrodel. "As well to you, Celeb."

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"Don't worry, there's dancing," Arda said gesturing toward the dance floor," You just have to make yourself aquainted and find a partner."

"It's so strange not to see any familiar faces," Nimrodel said, looking at all the partygoers, strangers, on the outside at least.

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"Aye, 'tis strange indeed," Arda said in agreement with a slight bob of her head," It's sort of frustrating too, no? Not knowing who anyone is."

"Thank you, Dr. Merrick," Celeb said. She then looked at Arda and replied, "Oh, I see! Well, it seems that it is only you, Dr. Merrick, Nimrodel, and I here."

Then addressing both Nimrodel and Arda, "I agree, it is very strange not knowing anyone =/"

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"If any of your girls wish to dance," Dr. Merrick began. "I will be more than happy to accompany you."

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"If you're offering, I'd love to!" Celeb said to Dr. Merrick with a smile...

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"Of course," Dr. Merrick said as he extended his hand towards Celeb.

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