13 Colonies is not the first time participating in balls. His father, being one of the most powerful empires, often took him to such events to show off one of his successful colonies to others. Colony. Not a son.

For some reason, this ball seemed special to him, despite the fact that the palace was still decorated richly, it felt different. Perhaps this is how St. Petersburg, where he is for the first time, affects him.

The boy looks around the lavish hall, adjusting his suit, which was so tight that it almost choked him. He sees other Empires talking to each other, laughing, drinking, dancing.He realizes that there are no young men or young ladies his age here, so he will probably not have company for the rest of the event. This, in fact, did not sadden him much: after a huge amount of time spent alone, he had become accustomed to loneliness, although it was still just as painful.

He walks over to a large refreshment table and looks at some crackers, wondering if the British Empire would complain if he took one...