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. ]

Comments

[sangreine]

No. But it's the worst one. [ Considers that for a moment, and rephrases. ] The most intense, I mean.

[heavyliesthecrown]

I feel awful that I was the one to induce it.

[sangreine]

Don't. It was bound to happen sooner or later. I can't hide from my past forever.

[ Maybe just wishes she could. ]

[heavyliesthecrown]

That implies... you are afraid of your memories?

[sangreine]

It's a long story, and we'd be breaking the rule against brooding if I get into it. I don't mind discussing it some other time. [ She totally minds but stalling sure sounds better than being rude. ]

[heavyliesthecrown]

[ Lifting a hand to gently place it on her head. ]

Very well. For now, we should enjoy ourselves.

[ Lifting a finger up. ]

I feel that I should warn you that with your current condition, you ought to ration yourself, however. Or skip the alcohol altogether. There are other things that can be enjoyed. Like the honey bread that they have here.

[sangreine]

[ Yeah okay no longer feeling bad about making fun of him. Seriously?! ]

I told you, I can't get drunk. And I already had the honey toast, but I might still have some syrup on my stomach somewhere, he probably missed a few spots here and there. [ Perfectly. Sweet. Smile. ]

[heavyliesthecrown]

[ He is already tipsy from the scent of alcohol in the air. This goes right over his head when he responds with: ]

Hmm...? I do not see anything on your stomach. Perhaps next time, you could use a napkin as a bib?

Putting all of that aside, shall you be singing? That is the most exciting part of a karaoke bar, right?

[sangreine]

Napkin? But then how would he lick it off me? [ Poor Tsukasa, she should lay off him... on the other hand ]

I already did sing, and played the violin. Sorry you missed it, I'm pretty good. Now I'm making plans to take someone home with me -- well. Someones. [ Casually emphasizing the plural there, enjoy that. ]

1/2

[heavyliesthecrown]

[ . . . W-What?

What...?? ]

[heavyliesthecrown]

[ Waving his hands frantically in front of him. ]

S-Stop-! Stop! You don't need to say anymore! I don't need to know!!

[sangreine]

[ She shouldn't be so amused by this, and yet here they are. ]

You don't? I guess you wouldn't want to join us, then. What a shame. [ Smiling like she has no idea how much brain breaking she's causing, it's pretty convincing. ]

[heavyliesthecrown]

[ His voice is high and strained. ]

N-No thank you...! I-I am fine! Just fine!!

[ In fact, he is inching away some. ]

Actually i-if you are feeling better, I should also mingle with some of the others, yes?

[sangreine]

Oh, if you're quite sure that's what you'd rather do.

Have fun, Tsukasa! I'm sure I'll see you some other time. [ Winks at him because she's a terrible person ]

[heavyliesthecrown]

Y-Yes! Later-

[ FLEES ]