Voices of mingling council members mixed with the sound of the faint classical music playing for the guests’ entertainment. The large group was spread about the living room, their hands holding glasses full of expensive wine with warm smiles as they conversed.

You and Cait were hosting a dinner party tonight at your shared home. Cait grew up accustomed to these events, but you had only started being apart of them when you got together. Still, you did your best to put on a smile and act accordingly for her.

You stood with a group of three others, laughing at the jokes you didn’t understand nor find funny and making conversation to the best of your ability.

Finally you felt a hand on your back, Cait joining your side with a soft smile and addressing the others smoothly, pretty much saving you from the dullness of the surface-level dialogue.

She could tell you were uncomfortable and wanted to show her support the same you were doing for her.