Karaoke bar mingle, Day 433 evening

[sangreine]

Who: Alizarin, Lupine, Venti, and AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE
Where: Karaoke Bar, Pasela Resort
When: Day 433, evening

[ At the karaoke bar, the rooms are decorated in the style of LiliS, SensitIV, ☆Zrael, Wild City, Avante, and HSS as the "winners" of the latest horrifying game, dubious though the title is.  A group is gathering there in search of some mutual comfort after these recent, trying days, with plans for lots of drinks, songs, and plenty of cuddles for whoever wants them -- won't you join them? ]

[ A handwritten sign just at the entrance reads: ]

Rules: 
1. No brooding
2. Anyone wanting to engage in "improper behavior" must get permission from Suou Tsukasa

[ -- that last one is probably just a dig at the poor boy for attempting to moralize to immortals, but do with it as you like. ]

[ Everyone who was at Ideal Worlds endgame, knows the three party planners, is in their units, or just heard about this shindig through the robust hell grapevine should consider themselves invited!  In fact, you might have been dragged against your will -- they are a rather incorrigible bunch, after all. ]

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[ends]

[ admittedly, even though he'd been so insistent on wanting something like this, he's second-guessing how much he actually belongs as a part of it rather than someone watching over to guide others here. now that it's realized, it feels different in ways he can't quite put words to. but support, support he can do, so here he sits quietly, a quantity of conbini sweets in tow nearby, free to take.

he is present, content to watch her perform, to sing. it's reminiscent of someone else he knows. knew, he corrects internally, and that has him swirling the drink he'd ordered but hadn't had much of just yet.

but he can still smile, he can applaud her. she really is very good at what she sets out to do. ]

[sangreine]

[ She's not feeling very good as she packs up her violin and gets the hell off the stage, but she's not about to show it -- Rule #1 and all. However, she does light up absurdly, as he likely has come to expect, as soon as she sees the pile of sweet snacks. ]

You're the absolute best!! [ Just sliding into a seat beside him to help herself. ]

[ends]

The absolute best would be homemade or cleaning out the store, but I'll take pretty okay.

[ he gives her a gentle, playful nudge, pulling a few more out of the pocket of his sweater. he might have been saving a couple of his favorites! ]

Though, I think this place actually does have its own sweets course..?

[sangreine]

[ My god man, take a compliment. Quiet about her glass house. ]

Sweets... course? Like a class? [ Giggling a little, ] I'll leave that to people with some hope of not burning down the kitchen.

[ends]

[ that was him taking a compliment! ]

No, no, like a full course of sweets. A set? A bunch? [ canting his head. ]

Burning down the kitchen, though? I'm sure it can't be that bad.

[sangreine]

WHAT?! [ She literally jumps out of her seat! How is she just now hearing about this?! ]

[ She glances around... guh to have to choose between sex and dessert. She sits back down, but it looks about as painful as tearing out her very soul. ]

Keep talking.

[ends]

...

[ her dedication to sweets is truly a marvel. ]

I, uh. I read something about it. Seasonal treats, a dessert course? A— hold on one second.

[ referring to his phone, scrolling along, please hold... ]

[sangreine]

[ STARING HIM DOWN WHILE VIBRATING WITH IMPATIENCE THIS BETTER NOT BE A TEASE ]

[ends]

[ IT'S NOT IT'S NOOOOOT

he turns his phone over so she can see

this ]

This is their specialty item. Honey toast? I've never had it.

[sangreine]

[ Don't worry the look of pure delight is back, you have avoided one (1) maiming. ]

Ahhh it's like a French toast sundae! Doesn't it look great? [ Just agree blindly, she doesn't really care what anyone thinks. ] You wanna go with me?

[ends]

Yeah, it looks really impressive. When I hear "honey toast" I usually just think of plain honey on a couple pieces of toast.

[ truly! the things people can make are remarkable. ]

Go grab some, you mean? As long as I get a taste. [ teasing, he's fairly certain she wouldn't just make off with his (unless he put it down and wasn't interested). ]

[sangreine]

I'm not an animal. [ ...Well? ] Not enough of one to steal your food without permission.

[ Probably. He is ridiculously selfless; that usually makes her more aware of trying to be good, but WHEN DESSERT IS INVOLVED all bets are off. ]

Let me guess, you want to be the one to run the errand. [ And people think she has trouble sitting still (she does, but wow Kitsu). ]

[ends]

I didn't say you were! [ he can laugh at that, though. ] I like "devoted to what you want" better. In this case, a really nice looking dessert.

[ ... it would be mean to ask if she'd enjoy the blood of somebody with hyperglycemia. it would be mean. it would be mean do not go there. this is him, shoving that curiosity away.

ahem. ]

I mean, yeah, I'd love to be. But if you wanted to come along, I wouldn't say no.

[sangreine]

[ She just used her blood drinking to get Lupine to sleep, so safe to say she's getting more used to playing around with the vampire thing. Dessert is about the best possible context to bring something like that up! ]

I'd love to! [ Leaping up with all due enthusiasm! And offering him a hand, hurry now! ] C'mon, it'll go great with my sweet drinks.

[ends]

[ ah, how could he ever say no to enthusiasm like that? he cannot, it would be far too sad!

taking her hand, he scrolls through his phone, noting the colored honey toast too. ]

Wow, check this out! [ turning it again to show her. ] We can even get a whole rainbow of them? I'd say we should get some to go, but uh.

[ they'll never last that long, will they? ]

[sangreine]

[ She makes an incredibly adorable girlish squeak and hugs his arm, practically jumping up and down. This gets better and better! ] We absolutely have to do that!

-- I can manage to resist long enough to bring some back. Sheesh. [ How very dare you think that perfectly logical and probably correct thought, truly ]

[ends]

[ that game had been a lot. they often are simply a lot. a lot of emotions, a lot of guilt, a lot of anger or resignation and exhaustion all rolled into one miserable entity.

but her raw enthusiasm, her happiness? it makes him happy, too. his smile brightens for it. ]

Hey, I'm thinking ahead! [ another nudge. ] I tease you, you tease me, it's how it goes.

[sangreine]

[ Just remember this unfettered joy the next time she's in a broody angst-filled funk, and try to tell yourself that she's worth the trouble. ]

I don't tease about desserts. [ This is a complete lie and she doesn't even try to sound credible. ] If I did, you'd definitely end up with whipped cream on your nose before we were through.

[ Look a tasty food fight can only improve everything ]

[ends]

Ahh, is that so. I hope that wasn't a threat?

[ he taps at his own cheek. ]

Here too, this'd be a good spot.

[ if they get food everywhere though will they be banned from this place, real thoughts here. ]

[sangreine]

[ Why you tempting little chaos gremlin! She's so proud. ]

I don't make threats, I make promises. You should know that by now. [ In the scolding, pompous tone appropriate for their ongoing roleplay schtick. ]

[ But then she ruins it by grinning again. ] I'll take your recommendations under advisement.

[ends]

[ he's only enjoying what is freely given! ]

Ahhh, you do, you did say that. Must be the repeated amnesia history. [ he rubs at the center of his forehead, giving an idle half-shrug. ] I always seem to forget.

[ which, if they can joke about what they are, they might as well joke about this too. there's some agency in taking something over and making it yours via dark humor. ]

I'll be sure to submit the appropriate paperwork for board review.

1/2

[sangreine]

Repeated -- [ Her face goes entirely blank for a brief moment, eyes far away. ]

[sangreine]

[ It only takes a few blinks for her smile to be back in place. No use brooding over something she can't even remember, and even if there was some use, there's Rule #1 to consider. ]

Consider this a stamp of approval! [ Reaching over to kiss his cheek where he suggested the toppings might go ]

[ends]

[ sees that, recognizes that. knows it well. wants to apologize, but... her show, her rules. he'll have to find another way to. ]

Wow, a rush request! Must've been high priority.

[ he leans in a little closer, using his hand to shield his face from the nebulous "others" (there's nobody around but it's a thing he does, it's fine). ]

I have another. An addendum. [ he taps her cheek next. ]

[sangreine]

[ Giggling at his antics, goodness he's adorable sometimes (most of the time, when they're not engaging in that actual melodrama they tend to fall into). ]

Hmm, let me ask the boss.

[ Tapping her mouth with one finger while she pretends to debate his 'request' ]

Granted! But don't push your luck.