You eye him up, nodding slowly. “Alright, Ravi,” you say. “Let’s see this venture of yours.” (NOTE: This locks-in Ravi as your suitor of choice. You will not be able to interact with any other suitor after this point.)

“My, and the adventurous sort to boot!” He grins madly and ropes his arm through yours, dragging you down the stairs.

He pulls hard but there’s no malice in his grip -- no threat -- just excitable energy punctuated by that wry look in those sparkling green eyes. After a slight duck and pause by some bushes to avoid the scrutinizing search of the groundskeeper, you and Ravi slip away from the fete and all its commotion through a little-used passageway half-concealed by vines.

(To be continued!)

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