It's impossible to miss Lady. Other than Cygne, she's the star of the night. And as the star and Cygne's favorite, obligatory invites like Lowell are supposed to stay away from her.

But after hearing from the parents of previous scholarship winners, he's been full of foreboding for this year's pick, and running into a terrified Cato has only intensified those feelings. Besides, there's something about Lady that draws his attention, above and beyond how she's putting her talents on display. A strange sense of familiarity and- obligation?

So when he sees her seeming to stumble, he immediately rushes towards her, just barely managing to stop himself from steadying her. Instead he awkwardly draws back an inch and asks "Are you all right?"