The Great Hall looked a tad on the empty side as Lexi Carlton approached the staff table. It wasn't very fashionably late to arrive so early, but at the same time, Lexi was just happy she was on time and not being forced to practically skate in one heel. She made a show out of looking out across the Great Hall, before she finally smoothed down the dress she was wearing and took her seat at the table.

No food. Not yet, at least. There was a tablecloth, though, so Lexi busied herself with the hem of it while she waited for conversation to strike up and get going. The conversation was always way better than the food anyway. A person could eat whenever they pleased, but this many people at a social gathering at one time? That was a once in a lifetime thing! Or...nine times in a lifetime so far. If you were Lexi, that is. Yup, seven years as a student and going on two as a staff member.

She drew in a soft sigh as she glanced down at the empty plate in front of her. She almost wished there was at least a potato there. Or a roll. A roll would be nice.