[The Entrance]

Not so much a commotion, but the signs of things stressing to the breaking point are obvious to Kirk. The people gathers near the matron, the tension in a number of the guests, and of course Sszy himself.

"Something's set him off." Kirk nodded toward Sszy. "And no one likes it."

[Ballroom]

Ryldolin sees his mother approaching, but something else occurs to him. Someone would have his head if something managed to happen to Elvanriina while he was supposed to be accompanying her, whether he could help it or not.

So before his mother reached him, Ryldolin broke into a run over to the young matron, being sure to give the fight a wide berth. Once there he'll just stand not far away, waiting for her to address him if she so chooses.