Fuu gave Cissie a kind smile and a bow as she entered, breathing the traditional "please pardon the intrusion" quietly.

"Well, even with the ones that lost the fight, it looks spectacular, Miss Cissie!" It really did - she couldn't remember the last time she'd seen a party set up like this.

"Thank you very much for the invitation," she added, holding out the box of candy for her to take.