PROM, PART 2

[technohippie]

Who: Everyone!
What: Mayfield Prom
Where: Rec Center
When: May 18 starting at 7:00PM
Warnings: ...Mayfield Prom.


The log will be split into two entries to keep the size manageable. In this thread is the Stage, Wallflowers and King & Queen ceremony!

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Because he can't stop himself from making a movie reference, the theme of this year's Prom is "Enchantment Under the Sea". (Don't get too freaked out, Marty McFly.) Equipment has been moved out, seating has been set near tables and walls, and a makeshift stage has been constructed to host the DJing equipment. Quinn has music up until 2010, so a large variety of music will get played. There's plenty of food and drinks - including spiked, and very-much-not-spiked punch (magically protected, thanks to Ilsa). In a corner is a small set up for people who wish to get their photos taken by Tsukasa.

The party is under way - have yourselves a good time, Mayfield!

Comments

[wolfishsurvivalist]

No, it's fine, I just...

[She scratches awkwardly behind an ear.]

I've never been good at these stupid things. A-and you don't have to if you don't really want to.

[Her laugh is nervous and embarrassed, but her tail wags a little anyway at the offer.]

I've never been asked to dance before tonight. It's stupid, huh?

[chalicejoker]

No, if you want to, we can try it.

[He's looking a little awkward, too.]

It's not stupid. I've...never asked anyone to dance before tonight, either.

[wolfishsurvivalist]

O-okay.

[Her hands twist in the lace of her dress, and she seems to be caught staring at her toes while her tail began wagging enthusiastically.]

I mean, if you really don't mind dancing with me...

[chalicejoker]

No, of course I don't mind. Hold on, let me dump the camera so it won't get in the way.

[He darts off to ditch the camera with the other photography supplies, but it's only about 10 feet away. He returns holding an arm out for her to take. He is also attempting a reassuring smile, but it's a bit of a nervous one.]

You ready?

[wolfishsurvivalist]

[It gives her time to compose herself, smoothing out the front of her dress and reaching up to make sure her hair is still in place. She hasn't been this nervous in a long time, and returns his smile with a nervous one of her own.]

Ready as I'll ever be.

[Linking her arm with his, her tail began to wag more, and she ducked her head to scratch her cheek. Honestly, she was a bit old to be blushing about something like this.]

[chalicejoker]

[Hajime leads her out onto the dance floor, careful to keep a pace she can keep up with. He's feeling remarkably nervous about this himself, which is...not exactly what he was expecting. Rampaging monster? He's got that. Taking someone out to dance? It's a different story.

And now that they're out there, he's going to start dancing, somewhat awkwardly. He's light on his feet, but he clearly doesn't know any of these dance moves well at all. Anything he knows, he's learned it from watching other people dance tonight. He's also being quite careful to offer Mika support as needed.]

...I really hope I'm doing this right...

[wolfishsurvivalist]

[She tries not to lean on him too much, especially since she isn't a good dancer on her own and she doesn't want to be a dead weight. Yet her mood seems to be improving, as she relaxes a little and her tail wags happily.]

I wouldn't be able to tell you if you were or not! Thanks again, Hajime.

[Because even as awkward as they both are, she's still having more fun than she had when she'd been lurking by the wall.]

[chalicejoker]

You're welcome. I'm glad we could do this.

[Because, yes, they're both terribly awkward, but this is a brand new experience for him. He's enjoying it.]

[wolfishsurvivalist]

[Her smile is much more natural now as she eases into it.]

You know, I honestly can't remember the last time I've danced.

[chalicejoker]

I know I haven't before. It's not something I ever thought I'd do, honestly. It's...nice.

[He's starting to relax as well.]

[wolfishsurvivalist]

Not ever? How sad! I just usually do it by myself. It can be a lot of fun, I used to really enjoy it.

[chalicejoker]

Fun and I just haven't been well-acquainted for very long...but I can see how this would be enjoyable.

[wolfishsurvivalist]

I can understand. Fun...isn't something I've been able to have for a very long time.

[For a moment her gaze is distant, then she looks up at him with a small smile.]

Maybe we can learn together?

[chalicejoker]

[Really, the idea that anyone would want to hang around him and his moody, socially awkward self is still somewhat of a new one...as is the idea of wanting to reciprocate that sort of thing. He returns her small smile with one of his own.]

We could do that.

[wolfishsurvivalist]

Only if you don't mind putting up with me, that is.

[She laughs a little at that, ducking her head as her tail wags.]

[chalicejoker]

I'm not worried about that--I can guarantee you I'm worse.

[wolfishsurvivalist]

[She just huffs, her dress flaring around her knees as she moved.]

Maybe so.

[Cocking her head, her bangs hide her eyes for a moment before sheshe reaches up to brush them out of her face.]

[chalicejoker]

...it occurs to me that perhaps trying to figure out which of us comes with the most baggage is not the best way for us to learn to have fun.

[He looks a little sheepish at that.]

[wolfishsurvivalist]

It is pretty bad, isn't it?

[She laughs, her tail wagging again. Her laugh is oddly like a bark at the beginning, before becoming something more like a giggle. Lifting both her hands, she makes flicking motions.]

Bad habits, begone!

[chalicejoker]

It's...well, I don't know if it was good, that's for sure.

[He's not at all bothered by the laugh being a little weird, and he smiles at the flicking motions.]

That's probably a better idea.

[wolfishsurvivalist]

Sadly I'm not the greatest at banishing bad spirits but we'll work with what we've got.

[An ear twitches as she catches a shift in the music, Quinn's playlist transitioning smoothly from one song to the next.]

That reminds me, I know you said you didn't dance before this, but what about music? Do you have a favorite kind?

[chalicejoker]

It's all we can do, right?

[The question seems to surprise Hajime. Being asked that question? Hasn't happened before, and he hasn't paid music in general much attention.]

I...actually don't listen to much. Don't do much besides the photography...and playing cards on occasion, really. What about you?

[wolfishsurvivalist]

Pretty much.

Really? Music isn't a big thing where you come from? Music is really cathartic for me, so I have a lot of different types I listen to. You could say I kind of have a natural affinity for it, too.

[chalicejoker]

Well, it's a big thing in my world, too, I just...never really listened to much. Maybe you could help me expand my horizons.

[wolfishsurvivalist]

I'd be glad to.

[She grins wide enough that her fangs gleam, her tail wagging happily.]