You where attending another positively garish event, standing outside to stare blankly into the night proved more entertaining by leagues.

“ I do hope I haven’t intruded. “

A silky smooth voice called out.

“You just look rather lonely. “

Artemis smiled down at you, standing next to you with a glass of champagne. He had aged like a fine wine, although, Fowl’s just had that little trick up their sleeve no matter what. Didn’t they? It was a mystery that he wasn’t married yet-!