Maxim was under the distinct impression that he was under obligation to show up to a ball he wanted no part of. The math nerd, while he liked dancing and such, tried to keep scarce around his family. He knew that he was fresh meat when it came to the young ladies in the area, and there were going to be marriage minded mamas about. Maxim would have preferred to be anywhere but where he was. A certain blonde held his fascination at the moment and he wondered what she was doing on this day of all days. The young man only sought to make his own mother happy on this day. He stood near the punch bowl.