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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[sangreine]

[ Whenever people show up, they're about a dozen drinks behind, but Alizarin can't actually get drunk so it's not a problem. She's here to enjoy herself and help others do the same and she takes that very seriously, having a bunch of neon-colored mixed drinks in front of her for the sipping or sharing. ]

[ But be warned, she's turned her flirt up to about 50. Hope you like being pawed at! (She'll probably ask permission first. Probably.) Or, can she interest you in slipping away for some NSFW time? ]

[ Anyone who knows Aliza might have been told that she doesn't like music much. It might come as a surprise, then, when she takes the stage to perform, bringing a violin case with her. It's a special occasion and she owes someone who likes music a favor or three, is all. ]

[ She proceeds to absolutely slay three very different songs with impeccable violin skills and an even better singing voice: Shatter Me in which she does both the violin and the vocals; she puts her violin down to sing the the aria of the Queen of the Night from Mozart's Magic Flute, a very complicated opera piece which showcases the true talents of her voice; and finally back to the instrument + vocals to do a kickass, upbeat, voice bending rendition of Devil Went Down to Georgia (complete with Metallica reference) because what else does one sing when you play the violin in hell? And the Devil loses in that version, which would be real damn nice about now. ]

[ Good thing she's a natural because she goes hard at all three songs -- she's playing for a Maestro, so it's only proper. Don't get used to this, she doesn't often play, this is the post-traumatic special. ]

[romanticlove]

[Ren is sitting quietly with her drink, listening to Alizarin play. She's not much for doing singing today, but she's happy to watch everyone else and just enjoy the company. Once Alizarin is done, though, she waves her over.]

[sangreine]

[ Much as she doesn't love the idea of singing or playing (for reasons she can't, of course, remember), seeing Ren there is enough to give her a substantial mood boost. She wouldn't have thought Ren would be ready to be out yet, but she did say she was more adapted to this place -- either way, Aliza will definitely take it. ]

Fancy seeing you here. [ Sliding into the seat beside Ren, scooting the chair as close as she can get. ]

[romanticlove]

Mm.

[Leaning her head about Alizarin.]

I thought about staying in, but I felt restless. I don't really sing, but a girl who used to be on my unit loved to, so this kind of reminds me of her. It's just a bonus that you're here.

[sangreine]

[ Leaned on is so approved! Kissing Ren wherever she can reach without moving her. ]

I don't sing either, normally. This was a favor for someone. But I'm glad if it made you happy.

[romanticlove]

[Her hand instinctively moves to the front of her shirt, holding onto Alizarin as she kisses her. She chases those lips with her own, wanting to indulge herself a little.]

Mm. It did make me happy, because I learned something new about you.

[She has to stop herself from offering her throat to her immediately.]

[sangreine]

[ Being held, being kissed, it's all exactly what she needs. Offering Ren a better kiss this time, slower, equally indulgent. That's the point of this. ]

I can show you all sorts of things about me if you like. [ Even pulling back the inch it takes to talk is frustrating, so diving right back into that kiss. ]

[romanticlove]

[Well, being kissed is slowly making her feel pleasantly warm and far be it for her to slow that down at all.]

Yes. I'd like that a lot, actually. I want to know more.

[Between kisses, of course.]

[sangreine]

[ Just going to slide right into Ren's lap without the slightest tint of shame, running her fingers through Ren's soft hair and trying to coax her even closer. Yes, this is exactly the sort of comfort she had in mind. It probably wouldn't have taken the damn violin but hey, she'll take this result. ]

You're welcome to anything you want. [ Obvious double meaning there, mmhmm. ]

[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 ]

[outofoffice]

[ Venti smashes back drink-for-drink with Saya, not unlike how they did that time they first met. This may only be the second time, but it already feels like tradition.

Not that he's even near drunk yet either.

Her playing, though, has his rapt attention -- enough that he even sets the drinks aside to listen with the appreciation one might expect from the god of music. He doesn't interrupt, just enjoys.

Once she's finished, though, he explodes into applause. ]

You're incredible!! I had no idea!

[sangreine]

[ Grabbing a drink or three and slugging them back, boy does she need them after that -- but Rule #1, so she won't make a thing about how painful that was. ]

I figured it was time to repay some of those favors I owe you. I wasn't sure which kind of song you'd like so... [ hence, the variety. Yep that was all for your benefit, sir. ]

[outofoffice]

[ babe maybe you should tell him these things though ]

Oh, I see. You really are incorrigible about these so-called "favors," huh?

[sangreine]

[ Look you try explaining why you hate something but can't remember why without your head exploding, it ain't easy. And besides, she managed, it made him happy, it was worth it. ]

I'm incorrigible about everything, or so I've been told. [ Raises a glass for him to clink! Shall they drink to the eternal (adorable) disapproval of Tsukasa? ] I take it as a compliment.

[outofoffice]

[ Clink! Cheers! CHUG ]

Everything is quite a lot. You must get tired.

[sangreine]

I don't think that's a weakness of mine, as long as I drink enough. [ And no, not the drink she pounds back. Or the next one. (It's blood, she means blood.) ]

I'm almost always restless. That's why I like doing things that burn energy. [ She said something like this before, but he was grey at the time so who knows what sunk in. ] And also why I can be incorrigible about everything. I have to amuse myself somehow.

[outofoffice]

[ Yes, well -- about that.

Peering at her over the rim of his glass, looking amused. ]

Strenuous activities, huh?

[sangreine]

[ A considering glance before she leans back to slug down another full drink. ]

How better to contend with my overactive biology? Pity so few around here have the stamina for it. [ Challenge thrown, sir. ]