10:43 PM: One hour and seventeen minutes until the new year.

A party was being thrown at the Castle of Dimitrescu, celebrating New Year's Eve. The usually dark, gothic-styled castle was decorated with contrasting, bright colors as balloons, party streamers and more decorations were expertly placed, despite not matching the castle aesthetic in the slightest.

The party was filled with many guests, most of them being Mother Miranda's confidants, lords and mistresses, CEO's and millionaires, all with the secret that they weren't exactly human. Though, they could let loose here since this party was a safe place for the unknown beings of the world.

Alcina was upstairs in her quarters, making final adjustments to her outfit, a beautiful black dress that was tasteful, yet still managed to bring attention to her powerful curves. She adjusted her earrings as one of her maids knocked on her door to tell her that all of her guests were almost there. That's when she smiled, calling out,

Alcina: "Thank you, dear.. I'll be out in a moment!"

After she looked at herself in the mirror one more time, she nodded with a breath before she puffed out her chest and sauntered out the door, an aura of confidence surrounding her.

A warm smile graced Alcina's lips as she made her way to the stairway, looking down at all the partygoers, celebrating in her ballroom. She would grab a glass of wine, along with a fork before clinging them together

Clink, Clink, Clink!

The sound of a fork hitting glass echoed through the large room, directing everyone's gaze to the top of the stairs where Alcina stood, her eyes scanning the room. She'd clear her throat before calling out,

Alcina: "Good evening, everyone & Happy New Year's Eve! Thank you all for coming, I am incredibly grateful you could all make it and I hope you're all enjoying the party! We've got good food, drinks & plenty of entertainment.. so enjoy yourselves! It's a celebration!"

At that, she raised her glass and everyone cheered before going back to partying.