be our guest, be our guest!

[akisazame]

[Look the part, they said. They brought out the fine clothes, reminded him of the relations he had with this noble and that noble, what he had to bring up over the course of the night. He had to make an appearance, chat with the other lords to assure them, yes, the head of House Gardios was fine and would be returning to his lordly duties soon enough. The task itself wasn't very daunting. Formalities was something he could handle without much thought.

Halfway into the night, however, Guy's beaten a hasty retreat to a less-populated corner of the ballroom. Some of the guests remark on the troubled look on his face as he rushed by, all of which he waves off with a feeble grin and an equally weak excuse about stepping out for a breath of air.

A pleasant party, was it? He should've expected more with Jade involved. He lets out a sigh as he leans against one of the food tables, forgetting all appearances. The masquerade was still going on strong, with no signs of ceasing in its festivity. No matter where he looks there's bright faces, colorful skirts swaying in time to the music--

They were much too polite to say it to his face, but he knew how they whispered and giggled behind their fluttering fans. Despite the pep talk he was given before, Guy has a sinking feeling he won't be braving the dance floor again just yet. He adjusts his mask, grateful for the partial cover it gave.

How embarrassing.]

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aughhh sorry for late, trying to adjust to being in a game again

[antiseptic]

Oh, I don't know, they seemed to be quite well-entertained.

[He's far from the only one who enjoys seeing Guy lose his usual composure and squirm.]

it's ok IM PRETTY MUCH THE SAME... sobbing

[akisazame]

[The flattest look here, bub.]

You don't count.

[With that said:]

Though you seem awfully happy by the outcome.

[antiseptic]

Maybe. Maybe not.

[He adjusts his mask.]

That's quite a bold claim to make, considering you can't even see my face.

[akisazame]

[Roundabout answers are par the course when dealing with Jade. Guy can't exactly say it's unexpected. He runs a hand through his hair, opting to look at the noble couples dancing instead. They're a much more pleasant sight, anyway.]

Forget it. Whatever you wanted to test, you got it. I'm just glad His Majesty isn't here.

[antiseptic]

[Gasp!]

Guy! I hope you aren't slandering His Majesty.

[akisazame]

[A bit peevishly:]

If he heard me, he'd forgive me because of my extenuating circumstances.

[antiseptic]

And what extenuating circumstances might those be?

[A lord should be capable of dealing with suitors, you know.]

[akisazame]

[Guy winds up leaning against the food table, arms folded across his chest.]

You. [It's clear by his tone that he's teasing.]