"WELCOME my dear peasants!" the Duke of Hearts said, opening both his arms in welcome. "Are you enjoying the party?" He obviously wasn't waiting for an answer because he immediately added, "This lord has provided you with good food, great music, and wonderful entertainment. Of course, it's only natural that you enjoy it. But let's not forget that this ball is not for you lot. This is a party to celebrate the brave warriors that participated in this year's Rookie Carnival. Let's give them a warm round of applause, shall we?"
The people around then started clapping, filling the ballroom with applause. After a few seconds, the duke raised his hand, signaling everyone to stop. After the clapping subsided, he continued;
