[ After enduring his cryptic look, she thankfully slides in parallel with him so that she can better don the COVER OF SHADOW. It probably isn't helping all that much.

Her shoulders droop at his extremely accurate and obvious assessment of her party proficiency, hood lowering as her face turns down to hide the helpless look she's sure is plastered there. ]

I've been to parties. Though they were probably more like functions... and I would be there as an assistant rather than an honored guest.

[ And she preferred it that way!! ]

I don't suppose you'd have any tips...?