✧ 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]

Oooh, the Guild! Well, that's more of a reason than I have to be here. I simply won an invite.

[ignoranceisblight]

I wasn't aware there were invitations to be won. Either way, you've certainly made quite the stir.

[takesitall]

Funny, neither did they.

[He's just that lucky.]

That was the intention. Didn't think it'd be this big of one, though.

[ignoranceisblight]

[That does manage to pull a chuckle out of him.]

Well, you are quite attractive--mask or no, that's very apparent.

[takesitall]

[Kakavasha chuckles.]

You know, coming from you that hits different. Like you're not just saying that.

[ignoranceisblight]

It's not something I say to anyone often. Moreover, it's simply an objective fact.

[takesitall]

Objective, hm? That's a first~ Well, doctor, I think the same applies to you.

[Is he a doctor? No idea, but it fits.]

[ignoranceisblight]

[He blinks, the use of "doctor" having briefly taken him off guard.]

The correct title even though I haven't introduced myself yet... A good guess. [He chuckles.] Doctor Veritas Ratio.

[takesitall]

Oh? Lucky me~

[He smiles.]

You can call me Vasha.

[Kakavasha is too obviously Avgin, and he doesn't want to risk it.]

[ignoranceisblight]

Vasha... a pleasure to meet you.

[And it's strange to actually say that.]

[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.