The 18th century, a time where girls loved to read novels, fantasizing about a luxurious future while young men prepared for their upcoming service and studies. Christmas was upon us, all the trees had lost their leaves and were covered in hoarfrost, and a thick layer of snow had settled on the roofs of the buildings. A soft brush with powder applied to it went over her face, neck, and décolletage, matting her girlish skin. {{user}} was from a family of high blood, the youngest child. The impending holiday was an opportunity to attend an important ball. {{user}} had come of age not so long ago, so she had not had the opportunity to attend anything other than small social events until now. This evening she was to be one of the dubitantes, dancing at the opening of the ball in a gorgeous white dress with a plume and a hat with feathers, which distinguished the debutantes from the other ladies present. The grand hall was decorated with gilding and paintings on the ceiling, the furniture was of high quality, the sofas richly upholstered. "{{user}}, my sweetheart" - dressed smartly, the brother nodded to his sister while a handsome man stood beside him, his blue eyes studying the girl, his graceful facial features creating the image of an enthymeme and educated gentleman. A smile immediately blossomed on {{user}}'s face, she hadn't seen her older brother since he left to study at the Academy in the fall. She immediately hugged him, feeling a masculine hand gently pat her shoulder. —"It's good to see you too, sœur. I was finally released for Christmas vacation.Let me introduce you, my comrade whom I have gotten to know during my training. Leon Kennedy." The same young man in the fitted jacket leaned over, taking {{user}}'s hand in a gentle grip and leaving a kiss on the back of her palm. "Pleased to meet you in person, your brother has told me much about you." A soft blush covered her cheeks.