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Half an hour of wasted time, then. I'm hearing a lot of excuses here.

[Clearly a nice party is totally a good place to on the spot ask someone out. Or, at least, it's probably a better place than most they have access to.]

[It feels kind of rude to describe what he's eating to someone who can't enjoy it, but she did ask, so Davesprite thinks about how he should be describing it to someone who presumably doesn't taste anything.]

Crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle. The Heavens obviously know their shit about deep-frying foods, even if they're shit at most other things. The batter's not gross and doughy, either, so that's a bonus.

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[Hearing that from someone else reassured Alex even more.

Ah, even her hand was gentle and warm, just like her smile.]

They might've forgotten that human beings would be wearing them. [Alex joked.]

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[He would take some of the blame. Alex gave a resigned smile. Her hands were still shaky, but maybe this would take her mind off of things. She bows her head slightly at him in response.]

In that case...I would be honored. Um..just so you know, I am a beginner at this.

[So if she steps on your toes, don't say she didn't warn you.]

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I actually took your advice. It isn't like I have to adhere to his moral code while I'm here so... I'm just doing things the way I do them.

[ Besides, it's a big 'fuck you, dad' once he gets sent back to his own universe. ]

It's helped a lot with getting used to this place so... thanks. I owe you one for showing me that approach.

[ He offers her a smile back, looking much better than earlier. ]

How have you been doing?

Well, there's nothing wrong with that. Someone might ask you to dance if you get close enough to the dancefloor, though.

[She gives a wink to lighten the mood a bit, though it is still a fairly likely thing to happen.]

[Maria's smile gets a bit more sympathetic at that, and she moves to pat his shoulder bracingly instead of elbowing him.] Well, your joints aren't creaking just yet, so that's something, isn't it?

[It's not like he's going to know one way or another how old he is, being a shinki.] But now you know, anyway.

I don't think it's quite that...it does seem to go up by position, at least, since the districts get fancier as you go. But they don't seem to have communicated the fact that we can move much, so not many people are taking advantage of it. And then it seems a little like they're just putting them in whichever appropriate district they feel like.

[It's kind of hard to tell without knowing the process behind it, but it's the impression Maria is getting from the outside.]

It was hard, but I had some good friends alongside me who showed me the way. It can be difficult to see how to solve something like that yourself, but others can often see what you can't.

[It's why Maria wouldn't condone going something like that alone nowadays. It can be done to a certain extent, but there comes a point where what needs to be changed might be something you can't even see yourself.]

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[Now that she wasn't just staring at their feet, moving around felt more fluid and much more pleasant. It was actually starting to get fun for her. Who knew feeling your dress twirl when you spin felt so nice? The song was slow but sweet, the night air cool, and the balcony so peaceful--until she suddenly finds herself being hoisted up into the air and pressed against him.

C-Cú!?

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[Her yelp cuts through the ambience as they spin around, her hands gripping at his shoulders as she tries to keep herself steady. It's not like she thinks he'd drop her, but it sure felt like she could fall over.

She's a little above eye-level with him, so she has to tilt her head down to look at him, a lock of hair slipping over her shoulder. Her face was warming up, mostly because she was caught off guard, but also because she was pretty embarrassed by this. Really, who did stuff like this outside of films? He even managed to do it right towards the end, stopping at the last note of the song.]

...Then it would only be you dancing, wouldn't it?

[No, she's not pouting slightly at him.]

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Oh, wow...you've met quite a few of them then. [Alex didn't even know how many there were. He made it sound like they went around just like they did to public hang outs. ]

Do you like them?

[If Shizuo did, then she'd be more inclined to feel the same way.]

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Is..that so?

[If this girl knew the people in charge, then she was more knowledgable than Alex was, that's for sure.]

Well...As long as you're not getting hurt.

[For someone so tiny, she sure seemed strong.]

[ That took her by surprise. To not only be thanked, but to actually have her advice be helpful. ]

Eh? Really...?

[ She'd be lying if she said that didn't make her a little happy. ]

You don't..you don't need to owe me for that! I'm just glad it helped..

[ Her thumb rubs over the other, but she's smiling now despite still fidgeting.]

I've..been alright.

[ Which wasn't a lie. Sure there were a few bumps, like earlier, but all things considered she wasn't doing too bad. It helped that she had her shinki to keep her company, along with some others who happened to be around when she needed it.]

I've never been to a party like this before. I still feel a little nervous, actually.

[That's what scared her though, others seeing. It was much simpler back where she was from since pretty much everyone knew what she was. While she didn't think any less of the people here, Alex didn't know how they would react, and she would prefer that they just knew her as she was here. Which...was probably still concerning considering some of the behaviors she's displayed.]

That's good..that you didn't face it alone.

[Alex would have liked to be there for her, just like Maria was doing now, but she was relieved that it wasn't something she faced without support. She reached over, squeezing Maria's hand gently.]

[The thought of Maria being gone for a truly significant amount of time is no more pleasant for Natsuru. That's not important now, though, and she shakes it off as best she can.]

R-Right, it wasn't your fault or anything...!

[At least she knew Maria would probably come back. It wasn't at all like when Lightning disappeared. But she gets the feeling from Maria that she shouldn't focus so much on how bad it could have been. Not now that everything's back the way it should be.

Noticing the glass held out, and seeming to realize she's holding one too for the first time, she manages a small smile.]

Okay. ... Let's enjoy it together.

[That's how you toast, right? You say something and then hold out the glass like this... and gently tap them together? Then you take a sip? She watches Maria for cues, only moving to take a sip if and when she does too.]

[That...definitely explains a few things, and Shun only hesitates briefly at the revelation before he nods a little, lowering his cup. He can understand how painful that would be, though he shakes his head a little at Fubuki's apology.]

That doesn't mean I'm going to begrudge how you choose to handle your own. If there's no way to get back to her, then...believing in her from here is the best thing you can do for her. If she's strong, and keeps hold of her memories of you, she can do it.

[Losing a sibling is a tragedy, he knows that well enough, but there are still hands that can be reached for, and people to take up that support in his absence. Or so they both have to hope.]

Moving on doesn't mean letting go. I think you can do it as well.

[Natsuru's not sure what to make of the body language this time. Her impression of Celty is of a pretty friendly person, though. So she doesn't feel too awkward about making an offer like this.]

Wanna go together? I'm not really great or anything, but I can dance okay.

[She holds out her hand, loosely, towards the headless woman in a casual offer. She won't mind if Celty declines, but she is hoping that she'll want to.]

Nearly half a bloody year! What're they thinking?!

[ He almost raises his voice but reels himself in. After all, they're within earshot of the older gods. The last thing he wanted was to have a giant target painted on him for inciting rebellion. Instead, it comes out as a frustrated rasp. ]

I understand if they've run into a bit of trouble but... a little update would be nice.

Damn straight you should be. It's an awful mess when a shinki turns ayakashi.

[ He practically shivered from the memory. Racing down the street with a wild animal chasing after him, fighting for his life and making sure his beau made it back alive... what a mess indeed. ]

But yeah... there's always making new friends in a new place, eh?

More like the only one she'd listen to, mind... albeit reluctantly sometimes.

[ There was a sigh as he ruffled his own hair. ]

Fancies him something awful. Can't blame her. He's a terribly handsome bloke, Mister Spears is... course he can't see that to save his life.

[....A blank look.]

....Do people here say that to you?

[A pause.]

She means well. [He honestly doesn't know what to think of her yet.] But I don't have a real opinion of her yet.

[He gives a shrug.]

I've never liked parties.

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