Monster High - The School Grounds

[Ronan Aalto]

He stared at Doriana for a moment or two, trying to figure out what she was actually asking. At length, he slowly replied.

"I... " He shook his head, sighing a little. "Doriana, I am not good at this. I know that, you know that. Interaction with other monsters is... rather new to me and I get it wrong a lot. But I did not intend to ruin your evening."

He paused, he understood enough to know he'd disappointed her, and as he'd feared, there were expectations he'd failed to meet. He looked up, and caught the glare of that purple haired Troll ghoul. "Explain yourself" Her words were all he had to go on, so he dove straight into it.

"I did not think this through. When you asked me to tombcoming, I... I thought it would get easier the more time we spent together but... it hasn't. I do not dislike you Doriana, I just... "

How to explain this, he stumbled, nearly tripping over her dress as he righted himself.

"sorry. I.. where was I? Right.. so.. my father told me, when you meet the right ghoul, things just come naturally. You can navigate even the roughest seas because the waves seem nothing more than ripples. But.. when it's wrong, those tiny ripples, those little things are like a tsunami. "

This wasn't helping was it? He looked at Doriana and frowned.

"I think what i'm trying to say."

He'd confused himself now.

"Is that.. this isn't right. Us, you and I... it isn't easy, and I.. just don't think it ever will be."  

[Felix Faun]

Felix glanced down at Jewels as he nodded in agreement with the Headmistress, as she left, he smiled at Jewels.

"She's right, ya know?" Felix asked getting Jewel's attention.

"W-what do you mean?" she asked in response.

"Jewels, ever since I was a little faun, I've seen monsters in 'love' before. They come in the woods and carve their names in trees going, 'Oh my ghoul! We'll be together forever'. But eventually, the boo or ghoul starts coming to the woods alone and you realize that they weren't meant to be, ya know? It'll take time to find that certain somebloody, but when you find him, you'll know. And he'll be one of the luckiest boos out there," he gave a smile put an arm around her, giving a sideways hug, "Now lets go find your Scream King."  

[Jewels Underne]

Jewels nodded to HHMBG's wise words, and as she left, looked up the Felix and smiling softly as he hugged her.

"T.. thank you Felix. A.. any idea how we get in contact with him then?" Because she certainly didn't have his number.

Nothing for it, she'd have to ask around. Everyone she recognised as being part of his circle of friends.

"have you seen Rorrim Bludworth? No no, wearen'tacouple, Iris it writing a retraction... yes yesIknow.. have you seen him?"

She asked and asked, with no success.  

[Doriana Taylor]

She bit her lip, frowning a little. In her mind, she guessed she saw it coming. But she didn't want to admit it. "I understand... And you didn't ruin my evening, Ronan. You actually made me happy, brining me to Tombcoming and all... It was very nice of you." She smiled up at him, and kissed his cheek quickly.

"that was my thank you. Now..." She glanced over at Meme. "I believe that somebody in this room, you really want to dance with." She let go of him.  

[Ronan Aalto]

He smiled softly, a little stunned by the peck on the cheek. He nodded jerkily.

"I.. i'm glad." He followed her gaze, flushing a little with embarrassment. "And I believe you would be more content dancing with someone who will not step on your feet." He reached out a hand to her. "You should be with someone who makes you smile. You look pretty when you smile."

Apparently having second thoughts about shaking her hand or whatever it was he was going to do, he simply nodded and let the dance floor, quietly thanking Mothew as he passed.  

[Motthew Clendenin]

Motthew was just leaning against an empty table, drinking some more of the punch as he kept an eye on Doriana and Ronan. He smiled, pushing his sunglasses up again. He smiled at Ronan as he muttered a thank you and walked past. Sitting his cup down, he walked back over to Doriana

"Hey, you okay?" he asked her.  

[Doriana Taylor]

"Yeah..." She said, shrugging. "I've just joined the dateless. But I guess Tombcoming isn't about the date... It's about having fun. Whether with its a date or friend." She smiled up at him.  

[Ronan Aalto]

He grabbed some punch and joined Meme at the table.

"Where's Ascreama?"

He had to admit, he was surprised to see her on her own again. Either Ascreama had parked herself by the refreshments (he hadn't seen her on his way past) or someone had asked her to dance.
He found himself morbidly curious as to how one slow danced with a ghoul made of gloop.  

[Motthew Clendenin]

Motthew smiled at her and nodded "Well, I'm glad to hear that!" he laughed a little "Its better to just enjoy it, right? So, lets have fun!" he laughed.  

[Meme Pennywise]

Meme sipped on punch, idly looking around at the dancers. She caught sight of her own reflection in one of the many mirrored tiles decorating the wall. "Dapper.."She muttered under her breath and adjusted her monocle a little.

She spotted the Headmistress amongst the crowd, quietly chatting with several students. Meme imagined her breaking out some sick moves and starting a dance off in the middle of the dance floor.. Does Nightmare dance..?
The clown shivered at the thought of the horse break dancing.
"Too weird.." She muttered again as Ronan rejoined the table.

"Oh! Some smooth monster asked her to dance! He was dressed up all fancy like." She put her elbows on the table. "It was sweet. Though she'll probably need a snack break soon." She smiled.  

[Ronan Aalto]

He stared at her for a moment. "Isn't dressing fancy.. sort of the point of a formal dance?"
He took a seat beside her.
"Why aren't you dancing then?"  

[Doriana Taylor]

She smiled softly, doing a curtsy. "Yes, we shall."

Behind her, the door burst open, and in walked... No, flew... Dashner Hawke, with Merabell clung to his back. Doriana almost giggled, her eyes following the bird boy all the way to Ronan's table. He landed, and Merabell hopped off.

"Bro, that was SO awesome," she heard him say.  

[Ronan Aalto]

Ronan watched Dashner land dramatically and looked bemused.

"Good evening Dashner. That was... dramatic."

The mole ghoul, spotting Dashner's over the top entrance, rushed over.

"YOU! I.. i mean... you'refriendswithRoryyes?" Everyone was staring at her now, she shifted uncomfortably. "H.. haveyouseenhim? He... I... that is.. he needs to be here... now."  

[Motthew Clendenin]

Motthew grinned at Doriana and bowed a little. He looked up as the doors as Dashner burst in and just laughed. He smiled at Doriana and held his hand out "Then lets go."  

[Meme Pennywise]

"Yeah, but he was dressed super fancy." Meme added jazz-hands to emphasise. "Like one of her favourite characters. He even had flowers. And probably some mangoo comics in his cape or something.."

She looked at the selkie with a quizzical glance before shrugging.
"Not my music?" She offered "Pretty happy here I guess."

The clown scratched at her shaved head, "What about you?"