RubyCLing @RubyCLing

*both eyebrows shoot up at the news of Cardassia and Betazed as allies* Okay, didn't expect *that*.

*glares at the Cardassian delegation*

*finishes the last of her drink, swears under her breath in Mandarin, slides a thin dagger from her sleeve* Hell. When it rains, it pours.

*eyes widen at the commotion, and settles back on her bar stool with a smirk* That was...interesting.

*notices a tension in the air she can't define, but it's definitely there. Her fingers touch her spider brooch at her neck to calm herself*

*smirks as the Klingons retreat, murmurs to herself* Death's too good for you. Try again next time.

@Saihryll *nods in response, turns her attention to a pair of Klingons standing off to the side*

*notices @Saihryll, watches her for a few moments*

*rejoins the party, glares at the retreating Starfleet man, goes to the bar and orders an alcoholic drink this time. Sips as she watches*

*politely declines the Cardassian's offer of a drink, frowns in thought as she surveys the crowd again*

*notes @AdmiralHansen's reaction to @OldManRed with grim humor, makes small talk with a Cardassian guest*

*mouth twitches, allows herself a low chuckle and a sip of her drink*

*watches from a vantage point, casually sipping at a non-alcoholic drink*

*smiles sadly and puts the necklace aside with the rest of what she will wear. It's time to finish getting ready for the party.*

*-gold-link necklace with a charm--a ruby and diamond spider. A name is engraved in Chinese characters on the back: Aparna T. Ling*

*takes out a traveling case from the floor of the wardrobe, brings it out, opens it, and begins to check the accessories within, including a

*It's made of silk, direct from a specialized shop in Kuala Lampur, with gold at the hem and a wide green sash at the waist. Simply elegant*

*locks her computer, stands and takes a deep breath and crosses over to her wardrobe. Among the clothes is a long red gown and red overrobe*

*switches to a secured database and makes sure that certain people on her 'to-follow' list are included on it. Makes a few additions.*

*sips at her coffee as she goes through her messages, smirks slightly as she double-checks the information on a certain party invitation*