Double Edged Sword

Annabeth was tired. She didn't want to go back to the dressing room. She wasn't even done eating yet so why did she have to go back? It seemed like such a waste of time. 

"Please report to the performance room for the individual performances," The announcer began, "please report to the performance room for all individual performances." 

Justin stood up, Annabeth and her sisters following.

There was going to be a lot fewer people going to the performance room this time as the individuals covered a lot of the people to perform for the king. The individuals were basically like a portfolio for families to look at to see if you were worth getting married to or for the ladies today a way for the princess to see if they were worth being a lady in waiting.