It had been a busy three weeks, and the party was well-timed for a much needed break. Not only for Ven, as hard as he'd been working, but for everybody who came to lend a hand in the village. Both Heroes and civilians had been pulling their weight and then some, so he was glad for the opportunity to get them all together like this for a fun evening.
Well, mostly glad. For the past few days, Ven had been hard at work -- more than usual, sparing very little time to speak with anybody unless necessary -- and it was probably obvious to those who knew him well that he was avoiding company, and that his usual cheer had taken a sudden blow. Tonight was no different, as hard as he tried; he smiled, but it was distracted, and his laughs were halfhearted. When he thought no one was looking, he didn't bother pretending, but appeared serious and pensive.
Considering how busy and backed up Mognet was lately, Ven didn't know who all had gotten the message about Aqua falling into crystal stasis. He had, of course, immediately gone to confirm it, and since then his mood had taken a sour turn that he couldn't shake. Rae was the only one he had told, and Ven planned to keep it that way, at least until after the holidays. He didn't want to rain on anybody's parade, either by dropping the sad news or having them fuss over him, so he was determined to act natural.
...But considering he hadn't touched any food, spared more than a glance at the dance floor, or initiated any conversations in the last half hour, that was probably wishful thinking. Still, the longer the night went on, the better he inevitably felt after speaking with friends; the later you find him, the more cheerful he'll be.
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Well, mostly glad. For the past few days, Ven had been hard at work -- more than usual, sparing very little time to speak with anybody unless necessary -- and it was probably obvious to those who knew him well that he was avoiding company, and that his usual cheer had taken a sudden blow. Tonight was no different, as hard as he tried; he smiled, but it was distracted, and his laughs were halfhearted. When he thought no one was looking, he didn't bother pretending, but appeared serious and pensive.
Considering how busy and backed up Mognet was lately, Ven didn't know who all had gotten the message about Aqua falling into crystal stasis. He had, of course, immediately gone to confirm it, and since then his mood had taken a sour turn that he couldn't shake. Rae was the only one he had told, and Ven planned to keep it that way, at least until after the holidays. He didn't want to rain on anybody's parade, either by dropping the sad news or having them fuss over him, so he was determined to act natural.
...But considering he hadn't touched any food, spared more than a glance at the dance floor, or initiated any conversations in the last half hour, that was probably wishful thinking. Still, the longer the night went on, the better he inevitably felt after speaking with friends; the later you find him, the more cheerful he'll be.