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when the moon hits your eye... [Valentine's Day Date Night]
Who: You Watanabe (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
ayes) & lots of folks!
What: Valentine's Day Matchmaking: DATE NIGHT
When: The evening of February 14!
Where: Olympia
Warning(s): Some mild druglike effects, and probably some NSFW stuff in threads?
Earlier in the week-- about the night of February 12 or so-- you received a letter in the mail. Upon opening it, you found an invitation, hand-written in a sort of looping script.
Hello [YOUR NAME HERE]!
You're invited to a really great night!
On the evening of February 14, please come join us in Olympia for a special surprise!
Your friend,
You
P.S. "You" is my name. I'm not saying it's from you!
She's drawn a little smiley face on the invitation, and you may remember her from her earlier post to the network. For some of you, this invitation isn't surprising. You signed up for her party, after all. For others, though, this may come as a surprise.
[I: The Message & The Arrival]
Nevertheless, you decide to go anyway. She's listed an address in Olympia, and the night of the event, when you show up, it's a decent-sized dining hall. There are pink and red ribbons and balloons and lacy heart shapes everywhere.
You may catch sight of the young woman scurrying around, looking a little harried. Or you may just find other people who seem confused to be here. Did your name wind up in the drawing list? Did theirs? What's going on?
[II: Dinner...]
Be it as it may, you go inside. Inside, you can find more of those ribbons, and balloons, and hearts, as well as dozens of small, round tables for two, each covered in a white tablecloth and with a pair of candlesticks. Approaching the tables, you find that each seat has a small nametag, written in that same looping handwriting. They're names you may recognize: Reinhardt Wilhelm, Isabela, Mikazuki Augus, and more.
One of these names is yours. And across from you is another name. Maybe you recognize them, maybe you don't.
Either way, it's not long before someone comes by to light the candles and take your food order. You've got a date.
[III: ...and a show!]
Maybe half an hour after your meal order is taken and has been served (it's delicious, by the way) a spotlight cuts through the dim light, illuminating a small raised stage off on the side of the room. The young woman, You, is standing there, wearing a short dress that almost looks like that of a ballet dancer, her hair pinned up. She has to reach up to bring the microphone down. She's not very tall.
"Ah... um, hello? Is it on? Hi!" she says, her voice fast and a little nervous. "I'm You Watanabe, and... happy Valentine's Day! I hope you're all having a wonderful time, and maybe the person you're meeting tonight, um, I don't know, something could come out of it, I hope!"
She pauses, like she's not sure what to say. "Anyway, uh, I thought I'd perform some songs while you're eating, so listen if you want!"
You takes a breath and then steps back before gesturing to someone in the darkness, presumably who then starts a music track. She begins to sing and dance, performing a number of different songs. Some of them are sweet and slow, others a little more upbeat, and there's even one that's kind of... sensual in a rockin' way? Still, while her dance moves are well practiced and her voice pretty and clear, you get the sense that these song and dance routines were meant to be performed with way more than just one person. There should be harmonies or other parts there that are missing.
Still, there's an empty dance floor in front of the stage, and there's something catchy and almost strangely inspiring about the girl's singing-- even if this genre of music isn't your particular favorite, it's somehow encouraging. Why not ask your partner to dance?
[IV: Sin and Sweetness]
Eventually, You leaves the stage, thanking everyone, and the night continues uneventfully. As your dinner wears down, you may be drawn to a cart off to the side, piled high with desserts, pastries of all types and color. Eventually, a pair of waiters begins pushing it around from table to table. Do you want some dessert, they ask.
These pastries have been baked by your hostess, You herself, based off a book of recipes she'd found in some of the... seedier parts of the Entertainment District. There's another one of those handwritten notes in that looping script, written on thick card stock folded in two to make a simple sign:
Tonight's a night of excitement!
If you want a little help feeling romantic, try the pastries!
They'll definitely spice things up! (๑˃ᴗ˂)ﻭ
The various pastries themselves have similarly handwritten signs on them, notifying you (if a little obliquely) of some potentially interesting effects...
The effects themselves aren't designed to be overwhelming or all that powerful, and can be resisted with just a little effort. However, You's recipe only dealt with one effect at a time. Mixing and matching multiple pastries? Who knows what might happen...?
There are also plenty of non-magical desserts, for anyone looking to sate their sweet tooth without chancing an odd experience.
[V: Singles Mingle]
You's spent most of her time arranging the couples event, of course, but if you didn't sign up, there's still a place for you! (Or maybe your date went terribly and you're here early.) There's a bar off to the side where people are welcome to sit and drink and meet other folks.
That said, they're bringing the pastries around here, too...
[VI: Wildcard]
Didn't see a prompt here for you? Write your own! The night has plenty of dancing, food, romantic moonlight, and plenty of places you can sneak off to be alone.
((OOC: As always, please label your threads if they turn NSFW, and make sure your thread partner(s) are okay with whichever pastry effect you're getting!))
ayes) & lots of folks!What: Valentine's Day Matchmaking: DATE NIGHT
When: The evening of February 14!
Where: Olympia
Warning(s): Some mild druglike effects, and probably some NSFW stuff in threads?
Earlier in the week-- about the night of February 12 or so-- you received a letter in the mail. Upon opening it, you found an invitation, hand-written in a sort of looping script.
Hello [YOUR NAME HERE]!
You're invited to a really great night!
On the evening of February 14, please come join us in Olympia for a special surprise!
Your friend,
You
P.S. "You" is my name. I'm not saying it's from you!
She's drawn a little smiley face on the invitation, and you may remember her from her earlier post to the network. For some of you, this invitation isn't surprising. You signed up for her party, after all. For others, though, this may come as a surprise.
[I: The Message & The Arrival]
Nevertheless, you decide to go anyway. She's listed an address in Olympia, and the night of the event, when you show up, it's a decent-sized dining hall. There are pink and red ribbons and balloons and lacy heart shapes everywhere.
You may catch sight of the young woman scurrying around, looking a little harried. Or you may just find other people who seem confused to be here. Did your name wind up in the drawing list? Did theirs? What's going on?
[II: Dinner...]
Be it as it may, you go inside. Inside, you can find more of those ribbons, and balloons, and hearts, as well as dozens of small, round tables for two, each covered in a white tablecloth and with a pair of candlesticks. Approaching the tables, you find that each seat has a small nametag, written in that same looping handwriting. They're names you may recognize: Reinhardt Wilhelm, Isabela, Mikazuki Augus, and more.
One of these names is yours. And across from you is another name. Maybe you recognize them, maybe you don't.
Either way, it's not long before someone comes by to light the candles and take your food order. You've got a date.
[III: ...and a show!]
Maybe half an hour after your meal order is taken and has been served (it's delicious, by the way) a spotlight cuts through the dim light, illuminating a small raised stage off on the side of the room. The young woman, You, is standing there, wearing a short dress that almost looks like that of a ballet dancer, her hair pinned up. She has to reach up to bring the microphone down. She's not very tall.
"Ah... um, hello? Is it on? Hi!" she says, her voice fast and a little nervous. "I'm You Watanabe, and... happy Valentine's Day! I hope you're all having a wonderful time, and maybe the person you're meeting tonight, um, I don't know, something could come out of it, I hope!"
She pauses, like she's not sure what to say. "Anyway, uh, I thought I'd perform some songs while you're eating, so listen if you want!"
You takes a breath and then steps back before gesturing to someone in the darkness, presumably who then starts a music track. She begins to sing and dance, performing a number of different songs. Some of them are sweet and slow, others a little more upbeat, and there's even one that's kind of... sensual in a rockin' way? Still, while her dance moves are well practiced and her voice pretty and clear, you get the sense that these song and dance routines were meant to be performed with way more than just one person. There should be harmonies or other parts there that are missing.
Still, there's an empty dance floor in front of the stage, and there's something catchy and almost strangely inspiring about the girl's singing-- even if this genre of music isn't your particular favorite, it's somehow encouraging. Why not ask your partner to dance?
[IV: Sin and Sweetness]
Eventually, You leaves the stage, thanking everyone, and the night continues uneventfully. As your dinner wears down, you may be drawn to a cart off to the side, piled high with desserts, pastries of all types and color. Eventually, a pair of waiters begins pushing it around from table to table. Do you want some dessert, they ask.
These pastries have been baked by your hostess, You herself, based off a book of recipes she'd found in some of the... seedier parts of the Entertainment District. There's another one of those handwritten notes in that looping script, written on thick card stock folded in two to make a simple sign:
Tonight's a night of excitement!
If you want a little help feeling romantic, try the pastries!
They'll definitely spice things up! (๑˃ᴗ˂)ﻭ
The various pastries themselves have similarly handwritten signs on them, notifying you (if a little obliquely) of some potentially interesting effects...
- Strudel: "Find beauty in the world!" (For whatever reason, other people look a little more attractive.)
- Baklava: "To tell them how you really feel!" (You'll feel more likely to be honest, if not overshare.)
- Cannoli: "Because love needs laughter!" (Everything other people say is somehow funnier than usual.)
- Cinnamon Roll: "The nose knows!" (The first person you look at smells oddly like your favorite smell.)
- Blueberry Scone: "For a bit of courage!" (This will make you feel bolder, intensifying emotions you already feel.)
- Mooncake: "To feel like falling in love!" (Every time you look at the first person you see, your heart beats a little faster.)
- Taiyaki: "Try to see someone else differently!" (Every time you look at the first person you see, there are little sparkles around them.)
The effects themselves aren't designed to be overwhelming or all that powerful, and can be resisted with just a little effort. However, You's recipe only dealt with one effect at a time. Mixing and matching multiple pastries? Who knows what might happen...?
There are also plenty of non-magical desserts, for anyone looking to sate their sweet tooth without chancing an odd experience.
[V: Singles Mingle]
You's spent most of her time arranging the couples event, of course, but if you didn't sign up, there's still a place for you! (Or maybe your date went terribly and you're here early.) There's a bar off to the side where people are welcome to sit and drink and meet other folks.
That said, they're bringing the pastries around here, too...
[VI: Wildcard]
Didn't see a prompt here for you? Write your own! The night has plenty of dancing, food, romantic moonlight, and plenty of places you can sneak off to be alone.
((OOC: As always, please label your threads if they turn NSFW, and make sure your thread partner(s) are okay with whichever pastry effect you're getting!))
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And Justice thinks that he can deal with that much intimacy now. It doesn't seem as daunting now that he's grown more accustomed to touching mortals.]
We can fix that, if you wish.
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( His name comes out as a murmur, and Anders turns toward him, looking apologetic. He knows that Justice is only doing this to make him feel better, and he appreciates that, but he doesn't want to jump into it if Justice isn't ready. )
You don't have to do that, I'll be fine. ( In hindsight, eating all that strudel was probably not a good idea. Anders could feel his face burning already. )
Unless you want another one like last time.
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[Justice knows that Anders is worried for him--Anders always seems to worry for him these days--but he can handle this much. He wants to do this for him.]
I think I am ready to kiss now. I was not before. [He wouldn't offer if he didn't think he could handle it.] Would you like that?
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Justice has always been like that with him, though. It's one of the reasons why Anders cares so very much about him, because he treats him with respect and tries his hardest to do things the right way. Anders could feel a warm smile spreading across his lips. )
Yes. ( He says, his hand reaching up to caress affectionately against Justice's jaw. ) I would like that very much.
But only because it's you.
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It doesn't occur to Justice that there might be something significant to the fact Anders specifies that he likes it because it's him. He assumes that it's because they're close, and Anders is pleased to kiss someone important to him rather than a stranger.
Justice leans into the touch, stepping closer, close enough that he can feel Anders' breath, and he slides his hands on Anders' waist, more confident touching him this time than before.]
Good.
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Anders smiles warmly at him. There's no doubt that this is making happy, that he is glad to have Justice here, alone and all to himself. That feeling only gets more intense as he leans in, his lips fitting softly against Justice's.
He keeps the kiss slow, at first. Like wading into the pool from the shallow end, he lets Justice get used to the feeling before deepening it, his hand snaking around to grip the nape of Justice's neck. A small hum of satisfaction escapes him. )
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Kisses are surprisingly soft. He wraps his arms firmly around Anders, though he focuses more on how it feels to kiss him. He's slow, curious, taking his cue from Anders. And then there's tongue, and that's a whole new sensation, one that is curiously intimate and distracting.
Anders' hand holds the nape of his neck, and Justice is more than happy to melt into this contact. He allows Anders to keep control of the kiss, taking his time to watch what Anders does and take the experience in before gradually responding himself.]
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He's glad he ended up leading Justice out onto the balcony. There's always been a worry in the back of his mind, ever since the Circle, that someone might walk in on them. That he might get in trouble for doing this. He doesn't need to worry about that now, but it's something that always crosses his mind, making him a little uneasy.
He breaks the kiss several moments later, his breath heavy against Justice's mouth as he leans their foreheads together. )
I'm glad you're here. ( He says, speaking softly like he was trying to whisper. It's hard to say whether he means the party, or El Nysa in general. )
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Justice thinks that he likes this kissing thing. He likes the closeness, the warmth of Anders and tingling that his mouth has left behind.]
I am glad you are here as well.
[It's soft when he says it, but he means it with all sincerity. It's not just about there being a familiar face--Justice wouldn't have been nearly as happy about Oghren or the Seneschal being awake. No, Justice is happy that he has Anders here, at the party and on the planet as a whole.]