melodiesoflife | better late than never

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better late than never

Who: Everyone!
What: A week late Halloween celebration.
Where: The Observatory
When: Friday, Nov. 6, 7:00 PM
Warnings: The Heroes and a party. What could possibly go wrong?

On November 5, another letter from Johnny would go out to everyone reminding them of the costume party, and invite all the newbies along as well. Costumes are a necessity for entrance, except for the newbies, since they've only been here a little over 24 hours now.

The Observatory is in its usual party set up, but this time with an added stage area for any musicians who would like to perform. It's also the spot set up for the costume contest later on. The whole place is covered in festive Night of the 13 Moogles decorations, and as always, there's plenty of food and drinks.

[[This is just a general mingle log, and a good way for the new Heroes to meet everyone, so post whatever and have fun!]]

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[He of course noticed the attention he drew, but he didn't really focus on any one person for long. His focus was on the words and the rhythm (and resisting the urge to move around more than he was; his current Jobs aren't the most ideal for his more showy moves, as he learned before today), so while he noted Yuna's presence, he didn't notice anything more than that.

He grins at her applause and gives her a brief, half-joking bow, about to answer with an enthusiastic Of course! because heck yeah this kind of thing is always fun with friends--

--only to stop mid-motion and ~~stare~~ ~~blink~~ stare and then blink because

what

is she wearing

is that

is that socially acceptable even

did she forget a jacket or something is that really all she's wearing IS THAT LEGAL

That pause is probably painfully obvious to anyone still ~~in the room~~ paying any attention to him, but it's a couple more seconds still before Ven realizes that he's? kind of?? staring???

His bright eyes jerk right back up to her face, but even then he takes a moment to get words to function properly.]

Oh -- uh--

[what was the question??]

Y-Yeah! Sure!

[HE'S OKAY, REALLY, here, he'll offer a hand to help her up on the stage even though he's suddenly finding the far side of the room downright fascinating.]

[Yuna feels herself flush when Ven stares at her. She doesn't make the connection that it's due to lack of clothing and assumes it's because of her offer. He doesn't have to sing with her but she thought it'd be fun.

A few seconds later his eyes are elsewhere.

It's really obvious that Ven is acting a little strange. Yuna's brow creases in worry as she tries to catch his gaze. It's true that her costume shows a lot of skin but she's never really thought about it. Besides, it's fun to dress a little provocative every once in awhile.

When he agrees her smile brightens and she jumps on stage.]

Here!

[She hands him a piece of paper with a song on it.]

I found this song in the library and it's for two people to sing.]

[He's glad she doesn't question that pause -- as honest and innocent as he is, he would have to be at least partially direct in his reply -- and he's even more glad when she hands him that song and he's able to focus on something else for now.

He looks over the lyrics, and after a moment nods as his smile returns.]

I'll have to follow your lead for the tune, if you know it. [If not, eh, he has no issue with just mutually winging it. It's just for fun, and if they look a little silly at first, so what?]

[Yuna nods.]

I know the tune and it's easy to pick up, even without instruments.

[She looks over at him again wondering what thoughts might be going through his head. She decides to ask later, maybe the song will relax him some?

As Yuna starts singing her voice is clear and sweet, rising over the room on invisible wings. Her tone is light and warm, her eyes bright as she looks over at Ven and the out to the crowd.]

[Ven picks up on her rhythm pretty quickly, made easier by the fact that they solo different lines; mimicking her is simple enough after a couple tries, and he's soon got it down as naturally as though he's sung it before.

He's utterly clueless as to what a couple of those lines mean -- his in particular -- but HEY, whatever, it's fun, and a good beat!

Once he's got that tune down, he holds out his hand for Yuna to take -- because they can add a little bit of dancing in, can't they?]

[Yuna smiles when she sees his hand and takes it letting him lead them. They've dance enough to have good rhythm together and she trusts him to guide her through whatever dance he wants to do.

Her voice continues to reach out in the air as she steps closer to Ven. Her feet light even though her dress constricts her moments a little.]

we went strollin', drank lemonade~

[She smiles a little wider, it's fun to perform.]

[Ven sticks to small movements, basic steps that they could pull off in their sleep, since their focus is mostly on the song and he... yeah, he can't really imagine that her outfit is the easiest thing to move in, but he's not thinking too hard about that. Right now. Because singing. Yes. So, small steps and simple turns, things like that.

All the while, Ven's utterly at ease as though performing live is second nature, his movements and his voice coming casually and easy.]

[Yuna has experience performing in front of a crowd and she finds it easy and fun. She knows that those watching are probably having fun too.

There is a wide smile stretched over her lips as she spins, her voice singing out with ease. Her eyes shine brightly and despite the constructions of her outfit Yuna’s able to skillfully step across the stage. She’s used to fighting in this outfit and dancing isn’t much different.

The song comes to an end sooner than Yuna thought and she looks over at Ven with a warm smile.]

That was a lot of fun.

[She wishes that it wouldn’t have to end.]

[Fighter though he is, this little experience gives a bit of an adrenaline rush in itself. Even after two songs, Ven feels like he has more energy than when he started, and it's a happy, bright-eyed look that he gives Yuna in return. The adrenaline's probably why his heart beats a little faster when she smiles at him, too, right? Right. Surely.]

Yeah! Thanks for joining me! [He should know by now that pretty much everything is more fun with another person, but still -- he didn't think it would make something as simple as singing that much more exciting.

They can let somebody else have their turn now, so he hops off the stage, and then turns and offers Yuna a hand to help her down, as well -- only for his gaze to shift very quickly to the side, because if looking straight at her before was a little awkward, looking up at her is several times as much.

Still, his cheer stays in his voice after a brief fumble.]

Uh -- watch your step!

Always.

[She loves singing and singing with Ven reminds her of the times when she would practice with Rikku. It’s always more fun with someone else on the stage with you.

Her smile seems fixed in place as she steps down from the stage. Her fingers lightly rest in his hand as she hoops down from the raised platform with ease. She has yet to realize that her costume might cause Ven some trouble, even from below a length of lovely pale skin can been seen down the center of her chest, ending a few inches below her belly button. It certainly shows off Yuna’s muscles and it’s easy to tell that sphere hunter spends a lot of time swimming.]

Thank you,

[When Yuna’s feet lightly tap on the ground she tries to catch Ven’s gaze realizing that he’s looking away from her once more.]

Are you okay?

[She can show her stomach all she wants, he has no problem with that.

Not... that he has a problem with anything, necessarily, because that makes it sound like -- well, but it's not like -- uh--

Ven jumps slightly at her question, glancing first up at her, then down at her costume again, then to the side one more time before returning to her face.]

Um -- no? [NO, that's not what she asked--] I mean -- yes -- sorry, uh-- [He releases her hand to scratch uncertainly at the back of his head. He's honest almost to a fault, however, so he doesn't just leave it at that.] I've just -- never -- seen an outfit like that before? I mean, it's nice! It's really nice.

[But...]

[Yuna blinks looking down at her dress and all the holes that litter across her body. The important parts are covered and whatever Ven is trying to say travels swiftly over her head.]

You like it?

[Yuna smiles with a little bounce to her step as she spins to show off.]

It's called Lady Luck.

[She holds up a deck of cards.]

I even brought cards to go with it.

[Yuna

Yuna no

don't do that]

Uh... it's... very pretty, yeah!

[Really, the cloth does look very well-made and all that.

But he can tell she totally missed what he was insinuating, so for a moment he kind of flounders, because he doesn't want to accidentally be rude.]

So where did you... get the idea for that?

This is one of my dresspheres back home, it's sort of like the jobs here but I use the magic from spheres. It's called lady luck and it's a little like the gambler job.

[Yuna likes her sphere better.

With a smile she points to the center of her chest where a spade appears to be painted on her skin.]

We were each a different type of card; my friends and I.

[It isn't so hard to fight in and one of the man moves Yuna used was tantalize.]

[nooooo don't make him look there noooo

Well. He does look when she points, but it's the briefest of glances before he quickly looks up at her again -- and then away, again, his smile still in place but now somewhat halfhearted and awkward.]

Ah... yeah. That sounds pretty... creative.

[That's the best word he has for it.]

I guess I'm just used to outfits that are less... uh... Well -- I guess they're more... um...

[...not like this??]

[As their conversation continues the gears in Yuna's head continue to click. She doesn't understand, he's almost... flustered? As if that single word puts everything in place Yuna feels her cheeks tint red. She hadn't meant to make him uncomfortable.

There is an awkward moment and she finds a comfortable spot on the floor to look at.]

I'm sorry. I can put on a jacket.

[She has the jacket that she wore hanging by the front door except that now she feels very embarrassed.]

[Ven's very quick to look at her this time, everything about him immediately apologetic.]

N-No! You don't -- have to do that -- uh...

[His head drops and he looks thoroughly dejected. He didn't mean to make her feel bad in any way.]

...No, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to embarrass you.

[Yuna really doesn't know what to do. She hasn't ever run into a situation like this.]

You aren't... I mean... It's not that, you know?

[SHe isn't used to stumbling over words like this. Her forehead drops into her hand and she looks around the room at the others costumes. She doesn't know what to say and she feels awful for making Ven feel awkward.]

I want you to feel comfortable.

[Yuna contemplating walking home. Anything to escape the weird feeling that's settled over them.]

[The more she talks, the worse he feels. He figured that if she was bold enough to actually wear it, then she must be comfortable with it, but now his discomfort is making her uncomfortable and augh everything's terrible and he feels like a jerk.]

I'm not -- not comfortable or anything, I'm... just... not really used to...

[Ven's done very well in holding it off for this long, but that's as far as he goes: he finally colors slightly, which is probably more telling than anything.]

It's -- fine, though! Really! As long as you're fine with it, then I am, too.

[SERIOUSLY

DON'T LET HIM RUIN YOUR FUN, FRIEND]

[Now he's just confusing her.

Yuna steps forward and places her palms on either side of Ven's shoulders. She captures his gaze with her own and then smiles.]

Hey, relax. It's okay to say what's on your mind. Your feelings are important and I want to hear about them okay. Don't worry about me.

[She laughs softly before letting her arms drop.]

I'm a big girl.

[That surprises him. Ven quickly lifts his head, and seeing her smile helps his own return, slowly, after a moment. Then he laughs and shakes his head.]

Yeah -- you're right. Sorry.

[...That's a lot of apologies being tossed around in the last two minutes, but each one has been sincere all the same.]

I'm not even sure what my feelings are, actually. [Another laugh, this one at himself.] That's not really anything new, though. I've felt like that a lot lately.

[It's said casually, however, so it obviously doesn't bother him -- or if it did once, it doesn't at present.]

I guess you just... caught me by surprise? I'm always comfortable around you, though.

[Yuna raises an eyebrow looking over at Ven with a friendly smile. If he's uncomfortable that's fine, she didn't want to make him feel that way but she needed to know what it is he's feeling.]

I'm sure you'll figure it out Ven. You're really smart and feelings aren't the sort of thing you can rush.

[She lightly taps his heart.]

Just listen here.

[She hopes that it's really okay but she'll believe him.]

Why don't we find a place to sit and play some cards? I can teach you some games if you want?

[He grins, and while it's still a little sheepish, it's a genuine look all the same.]

Right. It'll work out. [Things always do, as long as there's effort put forth. He's not sure what kind of effort he can make in this situation, but Yuna's right about one thing: he needs to listen to his heart, first and foremost. The rest will fall into place as it's meant to.]

Sure! I don't really know any card games besides Triple Triad, actually. But I'd like to learn! [Board games are more his forte, but he's always open to learning new things.]

[Yuna nods and then finds them a table to sit. At least now he doesn’t have to look at anything expect her torso so she’s hoping that it helps settle his nerves. She flips through the cards, her fingers working swiftly before fanning them out between them.]

I can teach you poker? Or we can play go fish.

[One is significantly easier but either way they don’t have to play for stakes of any kind.]

[Actually her torso's the worst part of it BUT EEYYYY not like he's gonna say anything. And if they're playing cards, then he has an excuse to not look at her because he'll be focused on the cards, right...? Y e a h.

He sits across from her, looking at said cards as he considers.]

I've heard of poker before, but I don't really know what it's about. Either's fine by me!

B. slkjdf YEAH OK YUNA SHOW HIM THAT WHEN HE'S UP IN FRONT OF EVERYONE X'DD

B: <3 It's totally normal!

B. pffffffffff

B. /slowly corrupts Ven

B. leave his heart of light alone!!

B.Okay //hugs sorry

B. lol <3

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B. want to hand wave them playing? or more awkward and go fish?

B. hnnghhh I'm up for doing more if you are :'D I love me some awkward