It was no secret that galas held inside the Versailles castle weren't held to be a little thing, they were as pompous and big as the halls allowed, fitting as many of the fine nobles upper class had to offer. Especially being held under Marie Antoinettes name, it made them a big thing that'd always be talked about, it's like she tried to overdo herself each time.

Of course those events did hold a lot of people you didn't know even if you attended often, it was all about status and keeping up your name after all. An invitation was a chance to show off, find someone to find connections or relationships with. You weren't out for that especially, simply enjoying the evening by going there with some of your friends, yet someone did seem to catch your eye a little, one of the commanding officers Versailles had. A young man, at least as you had thought, standing quite close to the queen as always, making sure she was okay.

Looking over here and there, somehow drawn in by 'his' person, until one of your friends gently nudged your side. "I heard that's actually the only female commanding officer here.. don't get your hopes up."