✧ masquerade

[ignoranceisblight]

[Ratio doesn't necessarily want to be here, at this IPC-sponsored masquerade ball. It could certainly be worse than most parties, he supposes, but he doesn't really want to be here all the same. He can't say he minds the mask too much, at least.

Perhaps him being a wallflower is to be expected, though.]

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[takesitall]

Likewise.

[The two talk most of the evening, somehow able to have a lovely conversation without ever feeling bored. Eventually, though, Vasha offers a hand to Ratio.]

Come on, doctor, we should dance at least once~

[ignoranceisblight]

I suppose it would be a shame to leave without a dance with you.

[He takes Vasha's hand with a smile.]

[takesitall]

It would. You lead?

[ignoranceisblight]

I can.

[Hopefully Vasha's not too fussed if Ratio picks a spot on the edge of the dance floor. Once he stops, he turns towards Vasha and pulls him closer.]

[takesitall]

[He has no problems at all. He just smiles as he's pulled closer.]

Lead on, doctor~

[ignoranceisblight]

[Vasha has such a lovely smile...

He's not the most practiced dancer, but he's at least competent enough. It helps that he has a wonderful dance partner.]

[takesitall]

[Kakavasha helps cover any of Ratio's slips as they fall in sync with each other.]

So graceful~

[ignoranceisblight]

I could say the same for you.

[takesitall]

Maybe it's because I have such an excellent dance partner~

[ignoranceisblight]

You make for an excellent dance partner yourself.

[A murmured "careful now" is the only warning before he carefully dips Vasha.]

[takesitall]

[And he goes, smiling.]

So bold, dear doctor~

[ignoranceisblight]

You seem to like it.

["Dear"... He likes that.]

[takesitall]

Oh, I do. I love a bold man~

[ignoranceisblight]

It helps that you're so charming. I'm glad the other guests didn't manage to dissuade you. You've been wonderful company.

[takesitall]

And I'm glad I didn't listen to them. You're a wonderful conversationalist.

[ignoranceisblight]

Only because of you, I suspect. Most can't [or want to] keep up.

[takesitall]

Then they're fools who don't know what they're missing.

[ignoranceisblight]

[He chuckles sheepishly.]

... I'd like to see you again after this, if that's alright.

[takesitall]

[Ah.]

Before you say that, you do know this dress is just that, yes? A dress?

[Or: I'm a guy.]

[ignoranceisblight]

[His smile widens, just a little.]

Mm. Topaz was trying to dissuade you from talking to me because she's aware I am very gay.

[takesitall]

[That just makes Kakavasha grin.]

How about that. So am I!

[ignoranceisblight]

[And that gets a laugh out of Ratio.]

So, seeing you again after this?

[takesitall]

I think I'd like that. Maybe this weekend?

[ignoranceisblight]

That sounds wonderful. Dinner, perhaps?

[takesitall]

I love it. I'll give you my contact, so we can plan.

[The week goes by quickly and soon Kakavasha is walking up to the very nice Foedian place that Ratio suggested. It's outside of his usual budget unless he's won really big lately, so this will be nice.

Hopefully the fitted suit and sunglasses won't turn Ratio off.]