Snippet #2820492

It was safe to say, that Shiloh was beyond anxious about this entire party, for multiple reasons. Far more than she could count on one hand. For starters, she knew that the moment she was even considered as a candidate on the Order, she'd need to go big or go home if she was chosen. And always, Shiloh had managed to pull through in the end. She spent well over sixty hours making the entire ensamble that made up her outfit for the party, including the rings that she formed and bent to her will to come up with the ending results, a cliche for a witch to have such designs, but what about Shiloh wasn't a cliche? The most pain staking part of the attire, was the shoes and mask. She'd need something to match, and after another thirty or so hours, mulling over designs, as well as functionality, material, shape and texture(s), she was finally able to come up with something. And after asking Eden on some second opinions, she was confident enough that it'd be more than fine. And sure enough, she was more than happy with the end result. She had to admit, it was cute.

Second, her hair. Shiloh knew for damn well she wasn't showing up to the fanciest and most important party of her life. Like Kai had said, "You'd look like the Grinch Who Stole Christmas", showing up with dark green hair and a red dress. Shiloh did have some pride after all, and she wanted to show she could and did have the potential to be a proper example and teacher. Especially as she was someone who essentially came from nothing. So, she did have some standards to meet.

Shiloh was sitting in her dorm room, looking at herself in the mirror as she made last minute changes to her makeup and hair. Double checking to make sure no stray strands up hair got awkwardly caught in the mask and everything blended well together. Taking a deep breath as she finally put the mask on, looking at her reflection once more. "You got this, Shi...Even if you know you don't. You do, and you're gonna kick major ass." she reassured herself. Even if she didn't believe a word of it, she knew for damn sure her friends would remind her that she had little to nothing to worry about. The Order rarely ever made mistakes, and Shiloh had done more than proved herself enough ever since coming to The Academy. Even Shiloh had to admit, everything she had learned and was able to do over the years, and even recent months has impressed even herself at times. So, often times being reminded of her success, was nice to hear. Sometimes.

After looking herself over once more, Shiloh's eyes drifted off to a small picture that was stuck between the mirror and the wooden frame. A small smile spread across her lips for a moment, her fingers trailing across the jewel on the necklace she wore. It had been a present from Tyson, and she had planned on wearing it to this party regardless, even before the accident. But now, it meant more to her than before. Even if he wasn't here anymore, part of him was. Even if it was a simple necklace. "I wish you were here, babe...I'll make you proud...I promise." her tone was soft, but held a sense of purpose and certainty. She would make Tyson proud, and she'd go on to do things for the both of them, because he couldn't.

Shiloh finally realized it was time to start making her way to the hall, she'd be damned if she was late to this. Especially considering her purpose for being there in the first place? Like hell she'd miss it. Even more so, she had to make sure Jupiter didn't flunk out. Or Shiloh really would be kicking someone's ass tonight, and not in the fun way. The walk from her room to the hall seemed like an eternity, but Shiloh soon enough found her way, and to the back of the stage where the others were. Thankfully from what she could tell, she wasn't the last one of the five there. Thank god.

She gave the others a nervous smile, her hands shaking a bit as she nervously fidgeted with the rings along both hands. A technique she learned had helped calm her nerves and anxiety best. The last thing this party needed was one of the chosen five having an anxiety attack, lights exploding and panic ensuing. They just, didn't need that. Again anyway. Shiloh focused on her breathing as she listened to the Headmistress giving the welcoming announcements, and introducing those who had been chosen by the previous members of The Order. Giving each of her friend's a smile as they had been called. Eventually it was her turn to make her proper entrance and join the others on stage. Shiloh gave her best smile, a small wave of her hand and stood next to Eden, giving him a brimming smile, and turned to look at Kai as he joined them as well. This was it. They made it, and here they all were. That small pit formed in her stomach behind stage and only seemed to get worse the longer time went on.

But thankfully, the formal parts of the party eventually came to an end, and the real purpose of being there was allowed to commence. Shiloh had initially lost sight of Jupiter among the chaos that ensued, the real music finally came in, and the thing Shiloh was looking forward to most. Alcohol. Shiloh grabbed one of the glasses off a tray one of the waiters had, giving him a small wink and smile as she gave him the cheers gesture with her glass, and nearly downed the glass in a single go. Now that she had at least one drink in her system, she was in need of more. But most importantly, she needed to find her friend. Not just any friend, no no. Her best friend. "Where did that dumbass fox go to now..." Shiloh mused to herself, her eyes scanning over the large crowd of party-members. Slipping through the crowds as she was in desperate search to find that little spark, somewhere.

Thankfully, Shiloh hadn't needed to spend all that much time looking for Jupiter. Her god damn hair was like a beacon in the night, in and off itself. May have strung her up with the lights, as a replacement for the disco ball. Which, as Shiloh thought on it, would have been highly entertaining, if she was being honest. Shaking her head, Shiloh made her way over to Jupiter, who seemed to be entirely enthralled with everything and hadn't seen Shiloh yet. Perfect. Shiloh crept over as stealthily as she could, heels and dress be damned, and snuck up behind Jupiter, and bumped her hip into Jupiter's. "We fuckin' did it, girl! Look at us go!" Shiloh wrapped her arms around Jupiter for a few seconds before stepping back excitedly. "I don't know what your plans are for tonight, but I know I plan on getting absolutely shitfaced drunk, dance with just about everyone, and whatever else. I don't care. We deserve this tonight, and I'll be damned if we don't enjoy it for all it's worth." Shiloh noticed another waiter and gestured her over, taking one of the drinks from the tray, and gave her a small wink as well. Turning back over to her friend, "To the baddest bitches in the entire Academy." Shiloh flashed the redhead a smile and saluted before taking a sip of her drink.