"Absolutely," Miles said, and tossed back the remainder of his drink. No 'official' afterparty, huh? He supposed they'd have to make their own.

"Masquerade balls are too stuffy for me," he said, "even with the extra events and all." She took half of her new drink in one go, so he was going to do the same. "No time like the present to start partying, though, huh?"