Stealth listened from the shadows nearby, licking a bit of soup from her jaws. She had managed to 'acquire' a large chop of meat from a soupy bowl from one of the servers and made short work of it.
"Now, let's enjoy the dinner Damian had made." Lexx resumed his efforts to get Chel to the tables before the guests arrived. "There are things here that cost more than I'm worth."
"Nothing costs more than you're worth." Chel beamed.
"I'm sure there are a few things."
Stealth flicked her ears, catching fragments of the conversation. She walked a little closer, listening in on their somewhat flirtatious conversation. She had ignored the shouting and scuffle in favor of savoring her snack.
"Well ... that' sweet." Stealth purred, swiping her tongue one final time over her nose. "I think I'll slip out and go see how Epsy is doing."
Stealth walked back down the empty balcony.
"First, get rid of that ribbon. I don't need it catching on anything and choking me." She paused for a moment to slip one forepaw underneath the ribbon around her neck. It pulled tight, but was no match for her razor sharp claws. Strips of ribbon went everywhere as she gleefully ripped it off her neck, then took it into her jaws and tore into it further.
