Just in case...

Centerpiece‭

‭The hall was bustling with preparations for the party as she entered, holding onto her robe. He noticed her, and signaled her to hurry.

‏‭“Good, you’re here. Loose the robe and stand on the platform.” She complied.

‏‭She felt her legs pierced by infusion tubes coming from the floor. She carefully took the precise kneeling position she practiced, then nodded. Her head was grabbed, and a blade placed on her neck effortlessly sliced through.

‏‭The host was chatting with a guest. She complimented him on the beautiful fountain; The headless body knelt there, blood streaming out in steady pulses.