Give nothing away. Mint’s smile is relaxed, almost sleepy as he tried to hide away his concern and his determination. Just because he felt like shit, sometimes, didn’t mean he needed Artemis to deal with it. “I’m glad, he was a little anxious earlier.” Mint replied gently, looking at his partner. Gelato was busy leaning into Reve’s hand, eager to offer whatever comfort he could. “Gelato~ He’s my special guy, haha. I’m Mint by the way, nice to meet you.” He said gesturing at himself. He was pretty sure that Espeon next to Reve was Solaris. So maybe they did know Artemis. That only confirmed his thoughts on Reve. [break][break]

He looked up at Reve, staring quietly and he does something that may have been across the line. But there’s alcohol in his veins and he would turn back to that excuse should he be told otherwise. Even in the low light, he sees a wetness at the corner of the ginger’s eyes. “Ah…you’ve got something…” he murmured as he reached out to delicately wipe whatever tears were threatening to escape from his new friend’s face. It’s an action entirely too intimate, but things like shame can’t hold him back right now. Not when he needed to do this, and push for this. [break][break]

“Sorry-” he faked a hiccup, retracting to cover his mouth. “I’m a little…dizzy, but I don’t want to leave him alone.” He said nodding over at Artemis. He looked back to Reve. “And I think….that you’d look so pretty twirling in your dress, c-can you keep Artemis company while I take a break?” Mint had no intention of going back. He wanted Artemis to enjoy this with someone who wanted him just as much, not waste his time a friend who'd made bad decisions. He gave Reve a small wink before looking back down at the pokemon. Despite his calm, and his smile there’s something in his words that seem to indicate this isn’t a question, but an order. “Solaris, want to keep me and Gelato company?” he asked already moving his attention elsewhere. He wasn’t going to argue about it, he would make this match happen.


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+ @artemis + reve zajac post 18 [break][break]

- Introduces hismelf to Reve [break]
- totally caresses his face to clean his tears up [break]
- offers to swap with Reve [break]
- gonna hang out with the pokemon while he goes MATCHMAKER MATCHMAKER MAKE ME A MATCH [break]


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He perked up immediately as he the pinkette came to greet him. It seemed she’d snuck away form her little entourage after that entrance. “Mi belleza, Melody!! Nothing yet, I’ve got a good buzz going on.” He’s once again relieved to see her, unharmed, in the flesh. Especially after the kidnapping, but he’s not about to bring it up now. Instead, the blonde goes in for a hug, as kissed her on the cheek. “How’ve you been? Finally done performing for the night?” he asked having heard her singing as well as spotting her by the piano player earlier during the party. [break][break]

“Mira, Melody, my date arthur finnian vanderbilt .” He said, carefully taking Artie’s hand as he introduced him. “Artie, this is Melody. I used to be her personal trainer, but uhh…now we’re friends you know?” he said grinning at the shorter blonde. “Oh! That’s drink! Let me get you something sweet. Or do you go for the hard stuff?” he asked, turning to the bar to order some drinks for them. “You having fun tonight, I hope?” he added, concern tinging his words.


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+ arthur finnian vanderbilt + Melody Miro post 7 [break][break]


- happy to see melody, finally [break]
- introduces her to artie [break]
- offers to get them both drinks [break]

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it was complicated to think that tonight was just another date. it was. and it wasn't. it was the solidification of a baseline at the very least that had been watery previous. but victor's self was falling into place. "you can choose where we go, if you want." but that was about all ruslan could probably do. after all he didn't have the money to pay for anything and he didn't have the means to really make it. meaning wherever they went victor would be the one footing the bill. and he was fine with that. "you aren't getting cold are you?" he didn't want ruslan to get sick after all.

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bothering ruslan skye

normally, lulu would have withdrawn from him, at least inwardly, in such a moment of his insecurity. instead, with their palms pressed, moving together, she found herself unable to escape—and it wasn’t the worst thing in the world.

“never?”

she looked up at him with a smile that was almost too gentle for lulu. maybe it was part of her disguise.

“that’s a shame. i’ve always enjoyed it.”

THEO BECKETT

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“I will t-then…” he stated, already wondering where exactly he could take them. Or well, ask to be taken. “I have a c-couple places in m-mind.” Hoenn had a lot of cool things to do that opened up once you have money. Fancy that. And considering Victor was about to put him under contract and had chosen the last couple of places they’d gone to, he figured it was time to demand a little more from him. [break][break]

He shook his head at the question. It really was dark if Victor couldn’t tell how flushed Lana was. “No. Y-You’re like…a heater.” He explained. The proximity to him had certainly kept him warm, whether it was his own embarrassment or Victor just putting out enough heat for the both of them. Either way it wasn’t all bad. Not like Lana was sweating….much. He’d already gotten stressed enough before because of the fight. “I don’t really g-get sick actually. Just some sniffling…maybe a light f-fever.” He’d become surprisingly resistant to the common cold at least. Better for him since he often didn’t really have a way to take care of himself. Pokemon Center Chanseys could only do so much for you.


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+ victor evans hehehe post #17

tl'dr [break][break]

- say hello to the 3rd time lana has ever felt slight comfort in his life [break]
- the tibbulas give off massive heat ok [break]
- making conversation [break]

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gently he began to brush his fingers through ruslan's hair. it was soft and nice. the shampoo he'd been getting him was working nicely. "we can go wherever you want. though it will have to be in between my work time." since he needed to make money to get lana everything his heart desired. and more. always more.

"if you start to feel ill you need to tell me, so that i can get you checked." there would be no more chansey's looking over lana if victor could have his way. he'd make sure he had the best of medical treatment. "i don't want anything to happen to you." he continued to pet his hair, content with sitting here like this.

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bothering ruslan skye

The moment Victor began playing with his hair again he felt something tingle up his spine and through his scalp. It happened quickly before settling into just an overall pleasantness. If he weren’t being held, he might’ve flinched away. He tried very hard to keep looking at the sky, not wanting to know the expression Victor wore as he did this. Surely, it was a bit of a tease. “I-I’m in no rush…gives me m-more time to p-plan.” What was a little waiting for a nice day? He’d waited years for a nice change of pace before he left home after all. [break][break]

“I-I think I’m mostly hungry…” Lana said with a small laugh as he attempted to inject humor into what felt like a very serious proposal. It almost scared him, really. Medical expenses? That could rack up quickly, couldn’t it? He didn’t want Victor to bother. “Nothing will.” Lana assured him, gentle as Victor pet him. He didn’t want him to stop, even if the sentiment the man expressed just now felt a little too intense for knowing him barely a week. But then again, when had Victor not been like this. He’d chock it all up to being eager to start their relationship together. “I a-avoid trouble for the m-most part.” Lana didn’t understand how fucking ironic this sentence was.


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+ victor evans hehehe post #18

tl'dr [break][break]

- he is vibing he is contnet [break]
- victor foudn the cat button [break]
- making conversation [break]

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Andres turned to Artie, tilting his head curiously. “Oh? Sounds like a fun match if anything.” Andres said, looking back at his friend and grinning. He hadn’t seen too many of the HST matches. Andres hadn’t been that interested in participating really. But he had been into the surge of torists that happened during the summer. Especially all the cute new faces that appeared on the beach over the course of those months. [break][break]

The blonde turned to the bartender perusing through their limited options. Unfortunately, they couldn’t order mojitos. No mint. But screwdrivers were an option. “Hopefully this is sweet enough, for ya’ll.” He said as he ordered three. He’d probably nurse his for now. “Of course, they did! As expected from the multitalented Miss Miro~” the blonde added. Andres let out a small laugh. “Well, I haven’t been making the best first impressions so maybe Artie won’t bring me to big parties anymore, buuuut I’m still having a blast.” He explained. “I’ve never seen a meteor shower before. They move kinda weird don’t they?”


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+ arthur finnian vanderbilt + Melody Miro post 8 [break][break]


- orders melody and artie some drinks [break]
- praising melody [break]
- mentions the meteor shower and how they're kinda weird looking [break]

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"never."

which made this his first dance. he smiled at the thought. it was a smile that only seemed to grow at the sight of hers.

focusing on her, his movements became less stiff, less robotic, and slowly, he started to relax.

"where did you learn?"

notes
in disguise
dancing with Lulu Flint

@soiree

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