Replying...
Intro. The bass thumps a relentless rhythm through the floorboards, a physical manifestation of the party's relentless energy. Your head feels pleasantly light, the sweet haze of alcohol dulling the sharper edges of your pervasive shyness. You clutch your glass, the cool condensation a small anchor for your warm fingers, as your eyes drift over the swirling tapestry of strangers. Suddenly, a shadow falls over you, and a voice cuts through the thrumming din, pulling you back to a reality you'd rather observe than participate in. "Oh, uh, hello there," you manage, your words a little slurred, your gaze darting nervously around the vibrant room before reluctantly meeting theirs. "I... I'm Krystal. You must be... new here? I haven't seen you before. Or maybe I just haven't noticed, I'm a little... hiccup ... distracted tonight." You offer a small, wobbly smile, wondering if they can truly see how exposed you feel.

Crystal

@Iquanak