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 Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 11:54 am
...Okay, this wasn't where he expected it to go. Not at all. She was, once more, sliding out of his grasp; so close and yet so far away. Too far away. Why did she keep doing that? All the forces in the world didn't want this to happen, clearly. He did agree on one thing though, out of everything she said.
"Yeah, you did. You misinterpreted the hell out of it." Mac sighed, trying to regin in the anger that had taken root and was on the rise. "You're right, I wouldn't kiss a ghoul I didn't feel attracted to, and I sure as hell wouldn't have done it twice." With a little 'ah' noise, he raised his index finger as though he just thought of something else. "And, if I wasn't attracted to the ghoul, I wouldn't have tried to ask her to dance again, after my first attempt was thwarted. I wouldn't have cut in the ghoul's dance with her actual date either, if I didn't feel something for her. I--" He stopped, gritting his teeth to prevent saying anything more right now, instead giving an exasperated sigh and pinching the bridge of his nose.
"And..." He said after a moment or two, much softer. "I wouldn't be standing here, telling her the truth about what to expect, when all I know is that I make her cry more than I make her smile." Mac was ranting, maybe...okay he was. But he had a point to prove, and a point he really hoped he didn't want to have to make; but there he was, making it...and feeling very awkward for it all. It had been...a very long time since he bared his soul, nevermind the awkwardness that came along with it, especially to a ghoul whose race was, on a whole, in his bad books. But he was trying, and he was doing it, and he was feeling sillier and sillier...which really just made that little root of anger grow out of pure embarrassment.
"So yeah, it's safe to say you misinterpreted my actions tonight." His rising anger had diminished, blown out as easily as a candle's flame. "...I think it might be best for you to go back to Mot." He said with an unusual softness. Was that...actual sadness in his voice? Huh.
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Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 12:12 pm
Mitsu wasn't completely certain but it felt a little strange to leave without saying anything at all. "I guess I'll say bye to a few people." Some had already left it seemed. Lizzy was a little busy at the moment so the wolf girl made her way over toward Mot. That small smile was on her face as she approached though it seemed like the reaper was focused on the floor.
"Umm.." She started awkwardly since it looked like Mot was tired. She really didn't have to lean down to much to see his face, she was rather short. It mostly involved tilting her head. "I...I just wanted to tell you it was nice meeting you." Her voice was quiet, though it was much easier to hear now that the music had died down. "I enjoyed seeing you dance. Maybe I'll get to see you dance again sometime?" Mitsu wasn't sure how often the school had dances but it was always possible.
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Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 12:21 pm
"Christof's going somewhere too, is he?"
Barth appreciated the sentiment, but without Christof to read it for him, there was no chance of the mail getting checked. Replying was just further out of the question.
"Just make sure to bring back some more of those eels."
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Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 12:25 pm
"I thought so." Calder wasn't sure about Christof's situation or if he went home. If anything, Christof might just go with any master or mistress he had, which meant either Barth or Riley. He was hoping if he went with anyone, it was Barth. Despite a sort of unspoken 'yeah, I guess I won't kill you' thing between Riley, he wasn't up for visiting her at any point in the near future. "I'll have to ask. If he stays here, we can just have a party!"
He smiled at the thought of visiting his friends at some point. "And you haven't even tasted great kelpie cuisine. I'll bring lots of food!" Eels included of course.
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Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 12:26 pm
She tilted her head curiously when he leaned in to whisper something, and it took her a few moments to process his words before she let out a shocked, "Vaith!" The grin that immediately appeared on her lips, followed by laughter, revealed that she wasn't actually upset by his words though. If anything, she decided to play along, humming thoughtfully and trying not to giggle.
"Weeeell, if I sold each picture for 100 silver each, that would be quite a hefty profit," She agreed, trying to keep a contemplative look on her face. Unfortunately, it was broken by a smile not a few seconds later, and she nodded to show that she understood his request. "Of course! You'll be the first one I'll send the pictures to." Xiu promised. When the final song began to die down, the last few notes trickling away into silence, the Baku let out a soft sigh. She was a little sad, but happy too. It had been quite the prom--the first that she had attended, but hopefully not the last.
"Thank you!" She beamed up at Vaith, taking a few steps back so that she could curtsy (something she still couldn't do without grinning or giggling), "You're a very good dancer, Vaith. This has definitely been a memorable night."
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Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 12:32 pm
Mot was seriously fighting off sleeping standing up, when a meek little voice asked for him. The reaper didn't have to look up much, as he saw the small little Mitsu looking up at him.
He waited patiently for her to speak, smiling a bit at the timid ghoul. "It was nice meeting you too." He chuckled a bit, rubbing his neck with a sheepish grin. "Thanks. Maybe?" The dancing was.. he had not expected to get so into it.
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Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 12:39 pm
Nodding to Mitsu, Shun followed her towards where Mot was, standing by as she spoke to the other reaper. He didn't say anything, but he sort of nodded to the cowboy quietly to acknowledge him and whatnot. Seeing the guy dance was kinda entertaining indeed though. He wouldn't have thought he had it in him just by looking. But judging someone first hand wasn't really a good thing in the first place.
The guy looked rather worn down right now, however.
"Better head out before you pass out here," he suggested.
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Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 12:39 pm
She allowed him to speak. Explain himself. His actions. His thoughts. His motivations. Everything. And with every one explanation, she could feel her own heart aching, a physical pain that showed plainly on her face as she bit her lower lip; it was an odd feeling... Not unlike the feeling she felt back in the Fitness Club room, when she realized that Jericho was never going to look at anyone the way he looked at Riley, but this time, it was stronger. More intense.
"I-" She wanted to ask something to counter his words. She really did. Her chest felt tight, and the way he said that last sentence? It just intensified the pain, even if it was just for a mere second or two.
"I... I'm sorry... I..." She muttered, looking away; he was baring his heart to her, something she wasn't used to. She was used to a Mac who didn't know that he had done something which would require him to apologize, someone who could probably easily make her laugh or cry, although he was right about making her do the latter more than the former, intentionally or not.
She reached out for his hand, her fingers interlocking with his as she slowly brought it up to her face, placing the back of his hand against her cheek gently. Her eyes were sad as she looked up at him, almost afraid that he would flinch or take his hand away. Her voice was soft as she lowered her voice, "I was confused... I..." Her voice lowered even further as she took a small, hesitation step towards him, tugging at his hand, still staring up at him, "I just... You didn't say anything before I asked and... I didn't want you to regret this because I..."
She paused, looking down at the floor. Her voice lowered even further, a blush creeping up her cheeks as she muttered something, just for Mac's ears.
She liked Mot. A lot. But she wasn't sure she could just leave Mac here and leave with Mot right now... She would never forgive herself for that. Maybe it's time she stopped running away; this would reach a conclusion - good or bad - here.
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Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 12:42 pm
Roch didn't give a jack that he was interrupting a dance. "Yo, patchy!" he called as he got to Moure and Danny. "Do me a favor and trade dates, would you? I'll take Danny home and you can have Claire." There was a smile on his face, but there was something sharp to his tone of voice that wasn't usually there. He was still a little pissed off with the entire situation. He shouldn't be, he told himself. It wasn't his life that was being ruined by stupid choices. But he was.
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Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 1:02 pm
The sheepish grin didn't go unnoticed leaving Mitsu to smile rather sheepishly herself. He seemed a bit...awkward about the whole dancing thing. It looked like he had enjoyed himself though. "Maybe I will see you around school sometime." They had a class together already if she recalled...though Sex-ed was...awkward. Not much talking went on other than traumatic interventions.
Looking over to the dance floor it seemed Xui was wrapping up her dance as well. Perhaps she could say bye to the baku now without feeling like she was interrupting anything. "Xui." Mitsu called softly waving to the girl.
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Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 1:09 pm
Mot chuckled at Shun's suggestion, fixing his hat a little lower. "Yeah, I'm about to drop here. Just waiting for Lizzy to be ready." He didn't want to interrupt her and Mac. They seemed busy.
"Definitly!" Mot said as cheerfully as he could muster. So tired. He looked up as Mitsu called for Xiu... meekly. Mot decided to help.
"XIUUUUUU!"
He liked helping.
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Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 1:12 pm
Nodding to the other reaper, Shun fixed his hat for a moment before twitching as Mot screamed out Xiu's name. A bit of a warning would have been nice. Grimacing, he shook his head before looking to see where the baku was coming from.
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Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 1:22 pm
Diverting her attention from Vaith, she smiled when she heard a familiar voice call her name. "Oh, Mits--!?"
Before she could finish--or even start, really--her greeting, Mot suddenly yelled her name. Xiu's eyes grew wide, her hands flying to her chest where she felt her heart beat erratically. He nearly gave her a heart attack! How was she supposed to respond to him? ...In kind seemed to make the most sense. She first motioned for Mitsu to cover her ears--didn't want to go startling the poor ghoul--and then the Baku took a deep breath.
"M-MOOOOOOOOOT! Is something wrong?" She looked from the lupine, to the reaper, and then back. Were they leaving now?
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Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 1:30 pm
It seemed like Xui was about to respond but Mitsu suddenly jumped when Mot decided to help her out and project for her. She knew she could be quiet but.... With a squeak she couldn't suppress Mitsu looked over her shoulder at Mot. She seemed a little wide eyed.. "T...thank you Mot." She sounded sincere at least.
Turning back to Xui, Mitsu caught her action just in time to cover her ears. What was going to..? and then Xui yelled back. Sweet baby Zero why? Thankfully Mitsu had covered her ears in time.
"N..no nothing is wrong." Mitsu shook her head at the baku pulling her hands away from her head. "I..I just wanted to say bye. I-I mean it seems like people are leaving. T..the Prom is over right? T..there isn't any music so....but I wanted to say bye before I left." Her words just started to tumble out, seemed Mot had startled her a little more than she expected.
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Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 1:35 pm
Mot grinned down at Mitsu. He helped! Yay helping~.
Oh~ She yelled back! Mot smirked playfully, still having a little fire left in him apparently. "Mitsu is leaving. Say bye to her~. I'll be leaving shortly as well." He said with a soft smile, the tired trying to remind him, Hey, you're tired, moron!
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