.:The Third Blade:.

[littleshield]

Who ⬤ Felix and Co.
What ⬤ Potential dancing, who knows what else? Possibly some training or casino events.
When ⬤ Sometime mid-July.
Where ⬤ Potentially various places all over faction minglin'.
Content Warnings ⬤ Going to probably be nothing too bad, but hey, if something comes up, I'll add it.


Scenario I. Sunset Waltz (Closed Prompt to Dimitri, Substory: Music Got Me Feelin' So Free)

Scenario II. Wheel of Fortune (Closed Prompt to Gojyo, Event: The House Always Wins)

[ Ooc Note: Going to mostly be personally focusing on tagging around, so no open prompts here for now! If you would like to plot something or somewhere with me I can be reached on plurk @ leyfi, or on discord @ seraphkingdhaos#8538. ]

Comments

[stubboarn]

My sincerest apologies if I do.

[ he steps on his foot. it's light, because he did it on purpose like a child.

dancing together is strange. there's barely enough room in the crowd. he has to be close to felix in order to talk to him. it's kind of intimidating to be this close to felix and not have a sword between them. ]

I've no doubts you will surpass Rodrigue. He certainly believed in you - as much as I do.

[littleshield]

As if I would accept those. You'd have to prove they were sincere in the first place.

[ Felix doesn't lift his chin up when they're dancing like this because that is going to make things far too difficult, but his words are like as if he has—particularly when the male has play-stomped ever so lightly.

He is not having any fun whatsoever in the duration of this. He is simply proving a point, and therefore this is clearly just like a battle's dance more than anything. But, ah, what Dimitri says next, about Rodrigue and believing in him...

Well, maybe unsurprisingly first a scowl comes across his face, though it softens a little. The most awkward part about this is needing to keep unending eye contact. Even if a part of him feels that looking at Dimitri has been easier than most. ]

...Look at you, spouting something so sentimental. Not that I'd doubt it. My old man would get annoying about it. As for you—

—Well, whatever. I could certainly hear worse from you.

[stubboarn]

Am I not being sincere now? [ dimitri sounds amused. ] You are off your game, Felix.

[ they're dancing again. the rhythm is a little bit faster, and dimitri pulls him close on the floor as they sway. ]

There is room for sentimentality.

But if you are ever worried, don't worry - I won't tell a soul.

[littleshield]

As if I'd be ever off my game with a boar who happens to have sub-par footwork.

[ Felix retorts in a huff, but he very much doesn't seem to mind as he's...pulled so much more close now. Yes, this is reasonable, because they're dancing.

Though, for the first time, since the moment they truly started he can't help but feel like he's getting into it. No thanks to the fools from earlier, though. And the boar looks quite in—decent. He looks decent while they are dancing with one another. ]

Why would you think I'd be worried? Hmph. Only a fool would be overly concerned with either one of those things.

[stubboarn]

If I had made the suggestion to the professor for you to be our representative for the White Heron cup, I think you'd be singing a different tune.

[ rather thoughtfully, ]

Now, I can't help but think of what a missed opportunity that was ... [ dimitri changes his voice to something serious: ] ... it would be good for my morale. Mine, in fact.

[ lol ]

[littleshield]

[ His mind comes to a screeching halt for a second moment, immediately stuck in the quagmire of such stupidity. Raising Dimitri's morale personally, huh? Stupid boar, it isn't like he's going to dance on a stage just for him...

But, he imagines it. Even in that stupid outfit he had back then. ]

Tch. Not that it stopped the Professor for going ahead with it anyway. So, I wouldn't call it a "missed opportunity".

[ He says, sounding irritated by it for certain. Unfortunately, his mind is still caught on the morale thing. Which, ugh, he doesn’t care about...not even a little. Dimitri can suffer for all he cares! ]

...How long would you stare like a fool? Would it motivate you to dance better?

[stubboarn]

It's good to practice your footwork.

[ yeah. 'footwork'.

also - ]

I'm already dancing with you. What kind of dance are you expecting from me? [ sighs. ] If you want anything more lascivious, I'm afraid I have to decline. That's not one of my skills.

[littleshield]

Hmph.

[ Though...oh my god, Dimitri, now here is where he comes to a sudden stop, as if he can't believe what he has heard. His face does color, but it's undeniable that he looks plenty annoyed. ]

Since when the hell would I be asking for something like that? This is more than good enough, boar.

[ He says, trying to forget for a moment that the idea of just showing off like in the White Heron Cup has crossed his mind. Not in front of another judging crowd, mind you. But at that time, he certainly hadn't a dance partner. Either way, he certainly doesn't clarify that he had it in mind at all. ]

[stubboarn]

Well what else would it be? You seem dissatisfied with my performance regardless ... any escalation on my part would require coordination I don't have.

[ he gestures to someone, uh, grinding against someone else on the dance floor before doing splits, to much whooping and clapping. ]

I mean, it's ... well, it's very [ pause ] creative.

[littleshield]

[ His expression turns simply incredulous at the sight as well. Kind of like, 'what the hell am I watching here', before immediately turning his head away from that because he swears, he can't stand looking a single moment longer. ]

...your performance could be far worse, which it isn't.

[ This is what he gets for saying the things that he does. But now he is at a new dilemma. If he doesn't clarify, this misunderstanding will persist. ]

Anyway, I didn't mean you doing any of that nonsense. I meant—well, do you remember what you said a moment ago about the White Heron Cup?

Just doing something like that, though not with a crowd. Nothing indecent about it, either! So don't get any stupid ideas. You'd said something about...nevermind. I think we've spent too much time here—I've no intention of sticking around these fools any longer.

[ He turns away from Dimitri, aiming to make his way out of here. He hopes that he never sees such an awful sight again with those other fools. But he doesn't doubt he will. ]

[stubboarn]

Oh? That sounds like a compliment.

[ something like that ... but not with a crowd ... hm. ]

Well. If there was something like the Goddess Tower out here, I could've sworn that's what you're referring to.

[ he follows. mostly to be annoying, he reminds felix of this matter. ] In which case, of course you're free to have me for yourself.

[littleshield]

It just might be. Just...don't let it get to your head.

[ Felix says, with a huff, but he means it. ]

No, I don't think I've heard of anything like the Goddess Tower here. Not that I'd particularly care for it anyway, and the superstitious nonsense surrounding it. But I had already participated—

[ Yes, he does pause and give Dimitri a look like he's trying to appear annoyed for the prince following him, but he doesn't quite manage to make it work. Maybe he wanted him to accompany for a bit longer. What of it?

He will tackle this like he does with other challenges. ]

Well, in that case, I'll take you up on it. I'm no coward, after all. We'd just...need to find a spot.