Party Time

[loveandduty]

Who: Everyone who wants to attend.
What: It's a party for all, but the pairing up part is for singles only.
When: Day 19 of Fiddlesticks
Where: Gym Carriage
Warnings: Who knows atm just Minako being Minako will add more as things happen.

[Minako figured she did the best she could for the party. Though she also wondered if perhaps she might not have that many people come. Sure she wanted to put singles together, but at the same time, she simply wanted people to have fun.

In the dressing carriage, people will find costumes and masks that were more gothic in nature. There was food and hopefully some forms of sweet treats for those looking for it as well as a variety of drink, mostly non-alcoholic.]

OOC: Examples of the type of outfits and such can be found here: costumes and
masks]

Comments

[bloomingdespite]

[To their credit, whenever Kaiba stumbles, they are immediately there to support him, whispering gentle advice in his ear and very carefully showing him the steps. Dancing with a partner isn't fun if you aren't actually dancing with your partner after all.]

I have to be. Like I said, it's more natural than breathing for me at this point. It's part of life for me; and if you're stuck in the world of flesh and bone... you should try to enjoy it the best you can.

[blue_ice]

You're right...

[ He is grateful that they're guiding him without drawing more outside attention, and when he seems to finally get a handle on it and trust his partner, his awkward expression melts into a smile. ]

I've had every reason to resent this world myself...but my eyes have opened recently. Not everything is so bad. And I...can see, a little, why you enjoy this so much.

[bloomingdespite]

[Even though Kaiba can't see their eyes, he gets the distinct impression that they're looking into his knowing entirely too much... and offering even more compassion despite that.]

The universe is a terrible place sometimes, [they say quietly, the dance slowing down.] Most of the time, even. But that just makes the moments of joy you can find—like this one—all the more precious.

I'm glad this place has helped you find peace.

[blue_ice]

[ It's coming to an end. Kaiba feels strange...like he's floating, yet grounded by this person. They speak so familiarly, yet he doesn't know that voice, or anyone who fits that build...

...or does he? ]

Mm. It's not so terrible to live.

[ And as it ends, he bows, looking at the stranger one more time. ]

Do I know you?

[bloomingdespite]

[When the dance comes to a close, they step back, offering Kaiba a deep, gracious bow. Then he asks his question, and that smile of theirs takes on a melancholy, bittersweet quality.]

No.

You don't.

[blue_ice]

Oh...

[ But he has the feeling creeping up that they know him...maybe he's just being self-important as usual. He nods. ]

Well...I'd like to, someday.

[bloomingdespite]

[They shake their head, even more of that melancholy seeping into their expression.]

Trust me: if you did, you'd regret what you'd find.

I'd rather stay a perfect stranger to you than an unmasked fraud. That way, I can stay your friend in this memory, even if I can't be truly close to you anywhere else.

[blue_ice]

Maybe I'm not who you think I am anymore.

[ Well...maybe he is. He sighs. ]

Will I see you again?

[bloomingdespite]

When another opportunity comes to dance where the world can't watch me...

Yes. I'll be there.

[They bow as a partygoer passes in front of them.]

It was a pleasure meeting you properly, Kaiba Seto.

[And then they're gone.]