this was... welcome. Very much so and Aslan felt herself relax, the shoulders slumping, she took a deep breath. better, yes. Warmer and soft, like golden honey pouring from an unmarked jar. Perhaps she would stay with Althea, spend the night watching others and talking about something trivial or serious, ether really- as long as the topic wasn't directly on herself, she didn't usually care but this week was the kind that made her feel like forgetting.

She'd like a drink, however. Firewhiskey, maybe, the heat would be good. "there is something wonderful about being alone at times." Aslan knew that feeling well, even if tonight she didn't feel it at all. "Your dress is... " She paused, the words were an afterthought. "it's celestial." yes, that was the word. Aslan quietly mused on it for a little time, the word, not the dress and all the connotations it brought and left behind. It was common for people of color to be deemed god-like for their natural beauty, unique features and fierce eyes. A strange turn, meant to flatter, but unconsciously alienating-

There was a figure stomping their way and it just so happened to belong to Katy Toussaint. Was she furious? the demeanor said so but her features were clear except, perhaps for annoyance. "Katy." She said in greeting, taking the glass from Althea and eying the content with mild disappointment, but it shouldn't have been surprising. Of course Katy wasn't actually drinking. She was brazen, but not in that way. "I'm drinking this." She simply said, taking a draught and pretending it was something stronger and sweeter.

Aslan was sure Katy wouldn't be poisoning herself tonight for giggles, and the drink tasted just as it was supposed to, and so the Gryffindor assumed, quite foolishly- that there was nothing in this particular goblet. "I considered it." she briefly said, raising an eyebrow at the blonde. Glancing to the dance floor her dark eyes caught sight of Will, she watched him quietly, and considered, but ultimately she only flashed him a mild, but almost playful smirk.

"Did you come alone too?" Aslan wasn't looking at Katy but the question was certainly directed at her.