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✦ REALITY IS STRANGER THAN FICTION

The music abruptly changes which destroys the chemistry between the song and the dance that she is currently doing. Lyssa internally cringed so hard at the behavior of kim cole-essam, it is so unprofessional. However, thankfully she manages to hold it in and try to not bother @giselle too much. Suddenly, the edge of her dress got tucked and she sees Thalia looking at her. She seems rather lonely since she has been dancing alone all this time, so she decides to accompany her now.

"I can see how you used to that kind of dance as your every step is precise and sharp" Lyssa compliments Giselle before she starts to apologize "I am sorry, Giselle. But my pokemon need my attention right now. I hope we can talk and dance more at a later time but for now, I bid you adieu" Lyssa gracefully says her goodbye and lead Thalia with her to wherever she wants. Then the music changes again to @deacon piano. Thalia leads Lyssa to the pianist as she wants to listen to it closely.

Once she arrives there, Lyssa can't help to notice that she wasn't alone who is looking at the pianist. Lyssa takes random HORS D'OEUVRE that is offered by the waiter and approaches the girl while Thalia is lost in the sea of music. She takes a bite to the mushroom on her hand and starts to strike a conversation, "I am sorry, but did I interrupt you two or anything? My friend here likes the play so much so I decided to accompany her." Lyssa strikes a conversation with Melody Miro. Suddenly, Siren comes out from her Pokeball and claps her hand - Listening to the music with joy and use ENCORE wanting for it to not end.

"Ah, Siren! How many times have I told you to not be selfish" Lyssa scolds the primarina that just comes out from her Pokeball suddenly.

PROMPT: Compliment @giselle, referring to the HORS D'OEUVRE, Lyssa's Primarina use ENCORE.
TL;DR: Annoyed with what kim cole-essam did, compliment @giselle, leave @giselle, See @deacon 's piano play, take stuffed mushroom from the waiter, strike a conversation with Melody Miro

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@someone

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Convinced by FERNANDO SILPH 's Shaymin, Kaida found herself pulled into the dance floor, and in the strange position of paired up with the man Amor Rose. Her eyes flickered back and forth briefly before mumbling, "I haven't learned how to do this..." Let it be known though, that Kaida was not one to walk out of a challenge, even one rather self-inflicted like this one.

As the hors d'oeuvres came out, Kaida's Pokemon took notice. Even her Ekans, deeming this man safe to leave Kaida with, sprung from her shoulders for a snack...likely scaring the life of the poor waiter that had to deal with the serpent. For the first time in a long time, Kaida found herself in an conversation, even dance, with another person, not surrounded by her usual entourage. She adapted, with difficulty, but still, the uncertainty only showed on her face for an instant.

"I am Kaida Adachi, it is good to meet you too...you seem to be good at this dancing." While her movements were simple, she matched Amor in the most basic sense, mimicking his movements with a speed that spoke of her active life. The compliment had arisen out of nowhere, a simple observation, though one could always trust her honesty.

tl;dr: "Dances" some with Amor! Fulfils the Compliment a character!. Her Ekans snatches a Hors D'oeuvres!

Creamy, less than impressed with the twitching and sweaty Darkside, gave a very fake smile and flicked her ears over her shoulder. Yet, he was the most interesting thing here, so she shifted the bag with Sprinkles in it and reached for his no-doubt clammy and gross claw. She would have fun tonight and he would facilitate that!

Since Chu-e is with oscar clayton, he also sees when jayden cross approaches. He seems busy talking with Oscar, but Chu-e gives him a grin and a wave as he picks up a flute of champagne. Lifting it to his lips, he pauses when the smell hits him, his stomach curdling at the idea of drinking it. So much so he doesn't notice skyler dross right away, or River Marx after (even if he doesn't know who that is), and it makes him feel a space apart from whatever is happening.

"Not right now, hotcock. My tummy hurts."

A quick peck on Leon Vercetti's cheek before he puts the glass he had picked up back down.

"I think I might be hungry." It was getting harder and harder to tell. "Do you think they have those little crackers with the fish on them?"

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- Chu-e is pulled along by Oscar
- Oscar is very popular and Chu-e isn't sure what to do
- His tummy hurts
- Wants fishie crackers

"you could dance," noah says under the pulsing speakers and its beat.

then again, the gym leader pines for something softer. although he's more of a clubber than his counterpart, there is peace and assurance in the steady sway of a slow dance.

@vincent comes and noah is quick speak too. out of sincerity and out of the intuitive knowledge that kyle's reply, should it be left as the last line of this imaginary script, would make him feel out of place. well, more out of place than he already is.

"thanks! you look sharp!" noah says to vincent.

below, noah's houndour butts kyle's shoe with its snout.

"you know," noah says, straightening the other's tie, "you're only gonna be invited to these kinds of things more and more."

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formal suit?

kyle lopez @vincent / star soiree

“For reference, it also helps that it’s not like you’re not good looking. It’s easy on the eyes after all.”

Paying one lone compliment to him, she finally hung up the subject of the odor that clung to him and its source. It was not one worth dealing with, so it was best placed aside and forgotten if it was only going to play a role as mild ambiance.

Instead, Elaine brought the glass back down to a more reasonable level as she looked to where Casey had pointed towards.

A pair of children who had disappeared from public life. She had not been in the region long enough for her to be aware of any uproar in the news of any public figures losing their children and withdrawing them from the ever prying eyes of the masses. It was probably something worth looking into when she had the chance down the line.

“So, it’s not that you’re averse to this kind of thing. It’s just the association with your family. Unfortunately, I’m not the type to follow any sort of celebrity, minor or major. Political figures, officials, and criminals are one thing, especially if I can use them for my own ends and ambitions.”

The girl swished the drink in her glass as she gave the most innocent smile she could.

“But I know zilch about celebrity culture. I’m out of touch, as the kids would say, so I’ve no idea who you are.”

There was no venom. In actuality, she was just having fun, poking around. She was honest in that she had no idea who Casey was. But, he was hardly someone she felt any sort of aversion to or desire to push away.

That being said, he was also a link she didn’t want to easily cut. A son of a politician was something that could be used.

But, now was not the time for that. She was here to play around, after all. Anything else was a bonus.

“So, I’ll just say it’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Casey.”

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Casey Fincher