The first phase of the evening was the meal.
The waiters moved about elegantly, serving course after course.
Isabella took a bite of the roasted chicken and closed her eyes for a moment. "This is amazing."
Ethan grinned. "Glad you like it."
She opened her eyes and looked at him. Has anyone ever told you how good you look in a suit?"
She had meant to compliment him earlier, but the whole airship dinner had made her forget.
"Thank You." Ethan said, "you look absolutely beautiful in that dress"
Isabella smiled at the compliment. "Thank You"
They talked easily as they ate. About the Academy. About the ridiculous things some of their classmates did. About her friends, Esiyae and Marcus, and how chaotic they could be.
"Esiyae is convinced she's going to get Cyran to ask her out by the end of the month," Isabella said, shaking her head with a smile.
"Cyran?" Ethan raised an eyebrow. "The second year elf from the cafeteria?"
Isabella's smile widened. "You noticed that?"
