Today I am Learning

I went to a ball tonight, thrown in honor of me and all the other adventurers who helped out with the Montaigne village situation. I was very nervous at first and I even fainted, but Lady Bella was patient with me and helped me get a dress, too. I did not have time to learn how to dance so I was very very scared still. Lady Bella's mother was there and she tried to apologize for mistreating Bella. She seemed sincere and it was hard to tell if she was lying, if at all, but Bella was so scared that she couldn't even move. I figure, though, that even if her mother is being sincere, it is still not okay that her own daughter was petrified of just the sight of her. I do not care if that woman is sincere or not--as long as Lady Bella needs me, then that woman shall no longer harm or frighten her ever again. She left not long after, so that was good at least. The night was more fun after that.
 
I did not expect to dance with anyone, save for Lady Bella perhaps, but Miss Violet ended up asking me to dance! I was so nervous but she was the very picture of elegance and grace as we danced. She did get awfully close sometimes, and looking back I am impressed that I did not faint dead away right then and there because of it! Maybe if I did, she would have had to catch me in her arms? Ah, but she is not as physically strong as I and I am far broader and denser--for all I know she might have accidentally dropped me if I were to have fainted. How funny would that have been, haha? Probably not all that funny, now that I think of it... But Miss Violet also invited me to a party she is throwing, too--it is to be much smaller and relaxed, so I am not worried about going to hers.
 
Countess Grunstrom also danced with me. She is very nice and patient with me, and she offered me some advice too. She suggested I write down everything I learn at the ball--and after every ball I go to--so that I will stop being so nervous and afraid of events like that. It is hard to be afraid of things you get used to. So I have decided to do that. I shall have my notes in this journal so I will be ready for the next ball.
 
Things I noticed at the ball:
-People tend to stay with people they know
-Dancing isn't necessarily something super intimate or singularly important since anyone can ask anyone to dance
-There are many places for guests to go instead of just staying in the ballroom or the dining hall
-Be wary, some people fight with words and emotions when they see people they do not like but aren't allowed to make a big deal over
 
I will add more if I think of any, but for now I think this is good! Overall, I had fun.