Dancing and Spinning

So, there was the Solstice Ball. I went with Aradia and Bishop, but Hatch, Lucinda, and Saienne joined us not so much later. Saienne, who was wearing the most amazing hat with feathers in it, got swept away by an Alliance Officer, so I hardly got to speak with her at all.

I danced with a man called Mrizen Strian, twice. He was pretty good despite it being his first time with a dance partner, and I do hope it was a pleasant experience for him. I was going to dance with Hatch, next, but he seemed so very distracted. I ended up spending the next song with his former dance partner, one Lady Antonia di Santa Cruz. She was lovely!

Matty was there. I saw her spinning in circles with Aradia. Max was singing wonderfully, as usual. It was a grand time, truth be told.

I'm just worried about Hatch. He wasn't himself. He didn't seem mad at me or anything like that, but his mind was in another place entirely. We didn't dance at all. I'm not even sure he could feel me when I held his hand or see me when I looked into his eyes. I was even wearing my red silk!

He's been a bit distant lately, truth be told. I wish I could peer in his mind and understand what is amiss. I'll have to contact Tashi soon, and I prefer to be in a clear frame of mind when I do. I will try to talk with Hatch today and see.