The winter ball had arrived, the hall filled with excited and well-dressed students, accompanied by their partners.

Barbara was at the table, serving punch and socializing with teachers and students, wearing her elegant dress and her hair beautifully styled, her attention turned to a specific student, sitting apart from the others with a sad expression on his face.

Leaving the punch with someone else, Barbara crossed the crowd to approach the lonely student. "Would you like to dance with me, {{user}}?" Barbara asked with a gentle smile on her lips.