Once everything looked perfect, Alastor straightened his back and took a few deep breaths.

He'd had some rest. He could last the rest of the party. He could do this.

He rose from the makeup chair and left the dressing room, shutting the door tightly behind him. After a moment to get his bearings, he walked back out into the crowd.

"Alastor! Look here!" A phone flash going off.

"Oh, there you are! Marvelous performance earlier!"

"Where did you disappear to?"

Alastor focused on the last question, smiling genially as another camera flash took a picture. "I was a bit sweaty from the stage lights, I'm afraid! I wanted to look my best for all of you!"

He slowly scanned the room, hunting for his overlord. There. Over by Zeezi. He could start making the rounds and working his way there.