( open ) I'll wear your colors til you come back home to me

[dothelokimotion]

Who: Everyone!
What: Masquerade Ball
When: 17th of October
Where: The Opherium
Content Warnings: N/A

[ Much like Loki's last party-venture, this is set up very much in the same vein. a large ballroom for dancing needs. Tables and waiters passing around hors d'oeuvres and drinks. At the entrance of the ball room, there’s a fancy mask waiting for you if you don’t have one already. There’s a strict dress code for the event this time and Loki expects everyone to dress accordingly.

The masks also have a spell attached to them. They’ll afford you complete privacy. No one will recognize you under the mask. Unless, of course, you take it off and let them know. Perfect for the party guest who may want to indulge without causing a fuss. Hit up a partner and see where the evening takes you.

This event wouldn’t be complete without candy, of course. There are candies arranged on the tables in all types and colors. In front of them is a small description regarding each kind of candy. Be sure to read them carefully, as Loki has added a little . . . extra to the sweets, to give them a little . . . zing. ]

🍫 White Chocolate: For those who needs a little honesty ( truth effect )

🍷 Alcoholic Chocolate: For those who need to loosen up ( slight aphro effects, please mark headers accordingly and communicate! )

🍬 Sour Candy: For those who are tired of being nice ( shorter tempers )

🍓 Fruit Candy: For those who need to open up ( increased generosity )

If you have a question or comment to direct at the host, Loki is by the entrance dressed in red and gold with a mask to boot. he’s instantly recognizable, compared to the masked attendees. ]

Welcome.

Comments

[unkindled_madness]

[That's fair, it is a party.]

Later, then.

[dothelokimotion]

Perhaps a dance first?

[unkindled_madness]

[His expression softens, though he's maybe a bit shy, too.]

I did promise it.

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki takes sephiroth's hands, fingers pressed together. ]

You can say no. I've . . . asked a lot of you of late.

[unkindled_madness]

Have you?

I don't mind. Just... not here.

[He glances out at the crowded ballroom.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki falls quiet for a moment, uncertain. he wonders how much sephiroth has gleaned from . . . before. the way loki acted. ]

No. I'll take us somewhere quiet.

[unkindled_madness]

[That hesitation - does Loki not believe him?]

I would decline if I didn't want to.

[dothelokimotion]

[ that makes him smile. ]

True. Follow me?

[ loki leads him to a quiet alcove. the strains of music can still be heard, albeit softer. ]

[unkindled_madness]

Mm. This should be suitable.

[dothelokimotion]

I wouldn't do anything to make you uncomfortable. And I think I know you fairly well to avoid that.

[unkindled_madness]

You do.

Although, perhaps the boundaries have been... confusing, of late.

[dothelokimotion]

[ ah. because of him. loki swallows. ]

How so?

[unkindled_madness]

They shifted when you forgot. We had to relearn them, and now...

It's another shift, I suppose.

[dothelokimotion]

[ his heart sinks. ]

Because it was . . . too much?

[unkindled_madness]

...which part?

[dothelokimotion]

What I did before I remembered. Pushing the ideals of romance on you before you were ready.

And you might not be. I understand that. You're you and I'm fine with it. Truly.

[unkindled_madness]

[He's quiet for a moment, trying to think of how to say it.]

...it isn't about readiness. If you seek a romantic attachment... I don't know that I can offer that to anyone.

[He cautiously reaches for Loki's hands.] But you are important to me, and I want to express that.

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki shakes his head. ]

You're enough. I don't need anything else. I can be better. Less — demanding.

[unkindled_madness]

What you want is... not a failing.

You should have it.

[dothelokimotion]

Don't. Please. It's not possible. It's never been possible.

[ he feels so ashamed. so weak. so stupid. he does love sephiroth and now he's made a fool of himself, expecting something that's not fair to him. to them. he had been happy. why did he say anything? why did he forget? ]

I meant what I said. You're enough. You don't need to change or be anything else.

[unkindled_madness]

...

[No, he doesn't believe that. But he's not certain Loki understands him either.]

And I want you as you are. Not "better." Not less demanding.

[dothelokimotion]

[ oh. loki takes sephiroth's hands and presses his forehead against his knuckles. ]

[unkindled_madness]

[Sephiroth carefully pulls their joined hands down so he can look Loki in the eye.]

I am not weak-willed. You cannot push me into something I don't want.

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki manages a trembling smile. ]

That is true. And you did choose me.

[unkindled_madness]

Yes. We are... attached.

[Loki used that word before.]