high_seas | Masquerade Ball - Totally not an ambush

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Masquerade Ball - Totally not an ambush

Who: Anyone going to the Corsair Island Masquerade Ball!
Where: ...IDK?
When: April 26th - 27th (Early AM)
What: The Masquerade Ball + Ambush (12am)
Warnings: D for dancing, V for violence, A for Ace, L for Luffy
Style: Action or prose.
Status: Open to anyone attending!

There are going to be two main threads. One for the ball itself and the other for the Ambush! There will be an obligatory third thread for FASHION. Just remember to tag your muse in the subject header and OTA or 'Closed to ???' as you comment.

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[Ikki only realizes belatedly that his little story doesn't really belong to the dancefloor, but it's too late to take it back. So instead he focuses on the rest, chuckling in bitter amusement.]

You think so? Unfortunately, I don't think that's really possible. Have you ever seen a fire that's sweet and sensible?

*That's okay, Ikki, Faye's expression seems to have kept anyone around them from wondering too much what was going on, and the conversation passed without notice or comment. To his question, Faye tilts her head ever so slightly and smiles*

I have, actually. It's definitely possible. Sweet, because there's so much possibility for romance around a fire. It's warming. And sensible, because fire is one of the most practical and useful elements. Does that describe you well enough? Warming and practical? Sweet and sensible?

[Was that the idea Selphie had got when he told her? Was that why she didn't understand? Or is it that people in general like to refuse that something, someone, may be way too dangerous for their own good under certain circumstances?]

I'm afraid that there's a key mistake there. It wouldn't be "around" a fire, but "inside" a fire. Maybe it would be better to think of it as an active volcano? Dangerous, capable of easily killing, the risk of exploding at any moment. You can have romance and all you want around a volcano, but inside one? That wouldn't be wise unless you want to burn to death before you even reach its deepest part, no matter how big the diamonds down there are.

It's not worth it.

[There's a smirk on his face, but it's not one of challenge, neither an amused one. It's both bitter and serious, though the bitterness won't be noticeable by anyone who can't see his eyes up close.]

*Faye just laughed as he explained himself further, and anyone around them would just think that he'd been especially charming. Then she gave the slightest shake of her head*

Then no. It's not worth it. Sure, it sounds like a challenge, exciting to play with fire for a brief fling. But seriously? No way. I value my life and my sanity too much. But then... I don't have the same ideas about romance as other women. I can't vouch for what they'd think.

[His smile actually grows at that, sincerely amused even if still bitter.]

No need to swear on that, I know one woman who underestimated my words.

[Or thought that she could be the holy girl that would deactivate his volcano. All while riding high on insecurities and on valuing her worth and his feelings by how much he wanted to throw her to bed.]

*It was good to see that this guy could actually smmile, but there was that bitterness there that was concerning. Not that Faye would make it any of her business*

Oh yeah? Got yourself a little girly all melted inside that volcano of yours?

There was one who tried. I'm sure she's still regretting it with all her being.

[When she isn't busy being brainless and ignoring yet again all the warnings and hints that she should back off, that is.]

You sure? You don't seem all too regrettable to me.

*But she says it with a light-hearted air, because she barely knows him, and she certainly knows nothing about him and this girl*

But hey, sounds like that volcano of yours is hard work so - maybe not every girl can withstand the heat.

*Faye flashes a wink beneath her eye mask at that - though it might mean nothing to him*

[He keeps a smile on his face and his tone is light-hearted as hers, or as much as he can get. There's, however, a tiny hint of cold steel under it.]

Depends on what kind of regret you're looking for. Regret for allowing her that much time? Yes. Regret for seeing her burned and running away? She made it hard for me to feel that way. Especially when I warned her.

[Ikki knows his faults, he won't deny them. But as far as he's concerned, Selphie's main problem with him was how he just didn't fit her image of an ideal boyfriend. How he didn't match the expectations she built of him. And how he didn't want to have sex with her, regardless of the reason as to why he felt that way. And it's pretty hard to feel regret for being a jerk to someone who made him feel as if he had to be tamed or something.]

You don't have to convince me any further that you're a smart girl. Though it's nice to hear you doing so.

[The hint of icy steel is gone from his tone, leaving a more normal and warm one. He chuckles softly, clearly amused by her.]

Well, that's the way of women in love. They get crazy with their feelings and forget to be rational. Warnings wouldn't have mattered to her, I can bet. Though... I can see how she'd find herself so head over heels with you.

*Faye's teasing, really she is, and this guy she's dancing with is hardly the kind of man she'd spend the night with for some fun after the ball. Not least because he isn't interested. But she can't help it, it's fun to flirt anyway. The smile that crosses her lips at his final comments is perhaps the most genuine he's seen all night*

Now, that's nice. Being complimented all the more for something that isn't my breasts or my legs.

[He almost rolls his eyes at the teasing, that he can recognize, but instead he smirks in return.]

I know, it's because I'm such a charming and wonderful company, isn't it?

[Maybe in some alternate universe where charming and wonderful means frustrating and annoying, at least as far as he's concerned.

The smile is a bit of a surprise as it seems far more genuine than the previous ones, and that's not to say that the other ones were overly fake. They just seemed to lack much emotion to them.]

I guess I could go for that route, but I'm sure many others have showered you with those compliments. So I'll stick with what really stands out to me about you.

*Faye thinks about this a moment or two, enjoying the dance for a while before deciding to reply. There was nothing wrong with her just having a nice time, especially as the band seemed to be winding down*

You know what? I think you are. You're far more charming than you give yourself credit for. Unless, of course, that's all part of your charming act, hmm?

Must be the suit and the mask. As you will have noticed, social interaction isn't my cup of tea.

[Even outside of formal parties.]

So what - the suit and the mask are your superhero costume? Boring and stupid the rest of the time, but dressed for the ball you're a catch?

*She chuckles at that, blinking at him kindly. The band slowed the tune to a stop, but Faye continues moving her hips for a moment before stopping*

As for your social interaction, I think you've done alright tonight.

Not boring and stupid, especially not stupid. But definitively not charming either.

[He smiles, again amused by her last comment, stopping as she does and moving to lead her out of the dancefloor unless she has something different in mind.]

Only because the company I got was splendid enough to cover for my lacking.

*Faye moves away with Ikki from the dancefloor, but she laughs and shakes her head, patting his fore arm lightly*

You don't have to keep up with that - you can save your lines for the rest of your ladies tonight.

I know that, but unlike with them I was being sincere this time.

[Though if she doesn't want to believe him that's okay. It's not as if he has any concrete interest in the times he's honestly complimenting someone or appreciating the company are taken seriously. It's probably better if they aren't, makes people think a repeat would be bad, and thus any disappointments are avoided.]

*Faye pauses further away from the dancefloor, and reaches to plant the smallest kiss wherever she can find space away from his mask*

Well thank you, sir. And thank you for the dance.

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almost tagged as Selphie - in your dreams, missy!

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