Fleur wasn't the only one seeking some peace and quiet from the noise of everyone and everything during the ball. Eldrine had escaped about five minutes earlier, which was easier when the attention and eyes weren't completely on you and you had some extensive history of sneaking out without being caught. She'd thought she had chosen a good hiding spot for the time being and so hadn't expected Fleur of all guests to make her way over. Although Fleur hadn't noticed her yet which was fine.

"Do you have another of those," she asked after she saw the woman light up a cigarette. She didn't do it often but it was something she picked up during the summer holidays. They were bad for her health, she was well aware (Rowan told her often enough) but it did have its uses. "You had to get away from them too?"