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Fiona allowed herself to lean against her boyfriend as her favorite people interacted and were they not at a fancy event, she probably would have affectionately ruffled both Zach and Khaleel's hair.

To Lilth she said, "Things are going. I didn't know you knew Khaleel, what a lovely surprise." She was a lovely woman, whom Fiona found herself fortunate to know and to see her in something so normal was relieving. They didn't get enough of these moments individually, let alone in a group.

When she was formally introduced, Fiona offered a welcoming smile. "It's nice to meet you, you do look lovely." While she hadn't heard much about this new girlfriend, Fiona was certain of her friend's capability to have good taste in companionship. He seemed smitten, and more importantly, happy which was all she really wanted for him him.

"I'm sure he's exaggerated," she lifted a hand to wave it about modestly. "I'd really love to take you for coffee, or tea, or lunch sometime and get to know you a little better." If she was important to Zach, she was important to Fiona.

While she didn't address them, she was aware of the looks that both of the boys were giving her boyfriend. She had opened her mouth to say something to him when he was telling her that he wanted to grab them drinks. "But-- okay, come back soon."

Zach and his date departed not too long after and Fiona was left with Lilth and Khaleel. "You two should dance, or get flowers at least. All of the money goes to a good cause."

Khaleel Dahers

Khaleel was enjoying all of what was happening because it was new friends and people and so many exciting things. Pat seemed like a good dude, but Zach was like his best bro now. It was just fact now. Zach didn't know it but Khaleel had just adopted him! Melody too! MEL AND ZACH WERE PEOPLE HE WAS GONNA HARASS.

For now though, like the other couple that left, Khaleel turned to his mom. "Is like a whirlwind no?" He smiled at the redhead, "We come in like boom and leave like whoosh!" He also came over to place another kiss on her forehead. "We will all have to hang out soon! Pizza night!" His gaze moved back to Lilith's with a small smile, "If...If she likes me enough, I will ask Lilith to come too! Okay?"

Then he was back at the woman's side, "Flowers! Pat has shown me up,
so we must get pretty flowers for you!" Khaleel waved before sweeping the woman up and moving towards the flower table. Once they were in place,
he'd exhaust her on the dance floor until the ball ended and like a true gentleman, walked her home.

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Akio Yoshida

"And it shows - you look gorgeous, Aurora."

Dark eyes followed after her as she rose from the table, managing to look as elegant as any of the other women of wealth in the room. Had he not gotten to know her over the last year, it would have been easy to assume she belonged among the elite and rich... even if she herself didn't feel that way.

His hand slid easily into hers, the young man pushing his chair back as he rose to follow. One hand looped itself around her waist as she drew close and his grin betrayed him by growing wider at her whisper.

"As my princess wishes," he crooned softly in return, keeping up with every step as they made their way towards the first dress.




Robert Banks

"That's enough Spanish, Kavinsky," he tutted softly, keeping his gaze away from the Russian because he knew he'd lose himself and smile otherwise.

Eyes closed and he took in a deep breath, exhaling slowly as he steadied himself against the growing sounds of people talking, dishes clinking and feet shuffling. The music would have been nice but it was quickly being drowned out by the voices separating him and the dance floor in the distance.

It was all proving to be too much and he could only be grateful that Black had made his appearance when he did, before Robert found himself growing weaker from the over-stimulation of the room.

Teeth found his bottom lip and he shook his head, trying to collect his thoughts and rejoin the conversation being made in his direction. "It's f-fine." His words were short, almost curt, save for the soft waver giving away his anxiety. "I'm grateful that you came."

Inwardly, he prayed that Mory would reappear soon.

Lilith Calchas

Lilith couldn't help it. She grinned almost ear to ear to hear Melody confirm that this young man was the boyfriend she'd heard mention of. She briefly shook Zach's hand in turn, her smile bright and welcoming towards him. Sure, she could make veiled threats, or playful ones, but she opted against that for the moment--seemed enough were being tossed towards Fiona's date as it was! "It's a pleasure to meet you, Zach. You seem more than classy enough in your own right. Don't sell yourself short." So long as he made Mel happy, and their relationship was a healthy one, Lilith had no objections really. The way he spoke was perhaps a bit rough around the edges to her at times, but not in an unpleasant or offensive way-- laxer, someone who spoke their mind, it sounded like.

The fact that he was a friend of Fiona's helped, and she hummed a bit in agreement to Fiona's surprise of a shared connection in Khaleel. "We met on New Years Eve," she confessed with a small laugh. "But he's been absolutely wonderful. Certainly seems to be a small city though for this little collection to have sprouted up." A brow lifted curiously at this, and she wondered briefly how many also held double lives. A question for another time.

As Pat took his momentary leave to grab drinks, soon followed by Zach and Melody heading out, Lilith nodded lightly to Fiona's suggestion. "Yes, definitely. And we wouldn't want to take up all your time, sorry again for the--well, whirlwind," she laughed, taking Khaleel's word about the rush in and rush out. She had caught his mention of pizza night, and that he might ask her to join them. Though she said nothing, her head tipped down a bit to try and hide the blush and smile. He was a sweetheart, a brilliant sunbeam really.

As Khaleel swept her up, Lilith managed a quick, "Talk to you later, Fiona! Have a good evening!" before finding herself holding tight to Khaleel's hand near the flower table. A whirlwind indeed. She laughed throughout the evening, unable to help but bask in the warmth of his energy. How long since she'd laughed like that..? He was a sweetheart, a gentleman, and Lilith could barely remember the last time she'd collapsed into bed, happy and exhausted as she was from the dancing, laughing, chatting, and just... genuine joy from her time spent with him.

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Mordred Pendragon

Mordred did in fact appear before Kavinsky and Robert. A grin wide and a clear look of smug satisfaction. She'd done something.

"Lets book it boys, I came I saw, I have been victorious."
Her pockets were crammed full of sweets and it was very obvious that she'd raided all the non baked goods to the point the tables and bowls were void of anything remotely strawberry flavored.

Mostly because a couple fell out of said overstuffed pockets.

Pat O'Ryan

Pat's quest for liquid refreshments for Fiona and himself had taken longer than it should have. Through a series of unfortunate events, Lemony Snicket would have been proud, he had ended up in a new pair of slacks, his old drenched ones waiting for him at their coats. Luckily though he hadn't been gone as long as he had feared as he strode back towards his date and her companions just as the last duo swept away to dance or get flowers or whatever, it meant that he could swoop in without interference and monopolize Fiona once more. With a grin and a glass of champagne in his hand he joined the beautiful redhead once more, "Sorry that took so long," he apologized as he passed the drink to his date. He explained about the whole mishap, from the drunk to the guard to the new pants, as the duo enjoyed their drinks, he was sipping sparkling water since he was driving.

When the drinks were done and passed off to a wandering waiter Pat swept Fiona up in his arms and nuzzled her neck before murmuring, "Let's dance. It gives me an excuse to not let you go." With a smirk and a wink he lead her onto the dance floor. As the music started once more he pulled Fi close and they started to dance. Time seemed to slow and speed up at the same time. They danced, they talked, the ate and drank, and they danced some more. The night didn't seem like it would ever end but of course it did, sooner then he would have liked. As the last song ended the tall redhead sighed and let Fiona go, they really needed to go out to more clubs and the like where he could spend the night with her in his arms. "Ready to head back home Ceann daor?"

Paul Jones

So maybe booming explicits loud enough for other nearby tables to hear hadn't been the greatest of ideas. In his defense, Paul had never been the thinker of the duo - Noah was the brains, he was the brawn.

Still, the knowledge that his money, his cards, his ID was gone was bristling him worse than someone calling him a pus---

His jaw clenched when the younger man gripped his shirt, the silent warning of behave yourself lingering in the air. Noah didn't come tonight to be embarrassed, he came for a date with his spouse that was supposed to be romantic and expensive.

“My wallet’s been jacked,” he croaked out, anger and despair written across his face. “All the money - ********’ everything was in there.”

Everything had been stolen from him...including the money he'd squirreled away for a romantic finish to the evening at one of the fancier hotels.

What the ******** was he going to do now?




Akio Yoshida

In truth, it was hard to stay charming when all he wanted to do was keep the beautiful girl at his side all to himself. He noticed other people glancing her way - smiles to the women, protective tugs of Aurora when the men looked.

Akio never saw himself as possessive but it was hard not to be when one was dating the adorable, gorgeous little Aurora Willows.

He followed alongside her, interjecting comments here and there when appropriate as they studied the gowns on display. There was a wry grin when she produced a boutonniere to match the corsage he'd snuck away and bought her in secret. They'd happily applied them to one another and then - then - Aurora finally gave the green light for their exit.

“It would bring me no greater pleasure, my lady.”

After an exaggerated bow and a whisk away from the floor, they were off into the night and well on their way towards a certain garden for a certain, overdue dance.

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Robert Banks

If he was perturbed by the insult, it didn't show. In fact, it looked suspiciously like amusement as he finally turned back towards his younger companion.

“I see you can take the Russian out of the street clothes but you can't take the street out o--”

His catty comment was cut short by the reappearance of the teenager, hazel eyes widening as the young woman (or perhaps hellion was a better descriptive term) presented herself in all of her stuffed-pocket glory.

“Victorious? As in rummaging through the food, right?”

The lawyer paused, quickly shaking his head as one hand lifted up in immediate protest. “No, I don't want to know. Don't tell me anything.”

Kavinsky slung his arm around his ward and was looking highly paternal as he steered the two of them towards the exit. Rob made a mental note to tease him about it later - maybe after they picked up whatever greasy fast food the kid chose for the group.

Shoulders rose and he shrugged. “Works for me.”

And, after collecting his things and an extra bag of candy for his favorite hellion (you can thank him later for the teenager on a sugar rush, Kavinsky), the brunette followed after the duo, flicking his phone on to call for a ride.

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