[ She laughs and plays along with Hikaru's cues and looks, poking fun at the other guests without them knowing. Nevertheless, she asks them how they are, how things have developed, mainly due to courtesy. ]
It really doesn't matter. [ she says, twirling her champagne glass by the stem ] Old, young, these things are always so boring. They throw balls like this almost annually. Year in and year out, it's the same.
[ She's relaxed her face and posture now, finally revealing on her face how bored she is. ]
[ And suddenly, Brianna's a bit guilty. She dragged him all the way out here when he'd rather be elsewhere, but at the same time, Tala's words are ringing in her ear: Daddy really needs to take a break.
[ Brianna doesn't have to play pretend, or at least not with Hikaru.
She slightly pouts and gives him Brianna Puppy Eyes™. ]
You mean it? [ She looks down at her plate to reinforce full-on paawa effect. ] Cause I really like being with my Daddy Hikaru too, no matter where and when.
[And he's about to say more, but then he catches sight of a few boys sending furtive glances in Brianna's direction. He's calling Brianna's attention to it the moment he's certain that they won't notice, with a touch to her arm and a glance their way.]
[ She was checking her nails when Hikaru very smoothly points out-- Oh God.
She discreetly rolls her eyes and turns to Hikaru. In a hushed voice: ]
Ick, tell me about it. This is kind of why I don't like going to these things without a date. I feel like a pretty, fluffy rabbit out in an open field, roaming among like, predators or something.
[ When she's sure that the group of hormonal creatures are watching her and probably listening in, she lets out a big, hearty laugh and throws her arms around Hikaru.
She semi-yells out: ] Hikaru you're the best daddy ever!
[ Then she proceeds to lean her head affectionately on the Blade King's shoulder, and whispers to him: ]
Bet they're probably looking away now cause they don't want their manhood chopped off.
[ Brianna smiles, but it's a determined kind of smile. ]
Of course I will! I wouldn't want to make Zangyaku look like a mockery if I joined just like that, you know. Besides, I have been training with the best.
Oh, she's great. Ma'am Lia's very nice to me, which I didn't expect.
[ I thought she was going to pull out my guts with her mind or make me feel really, really inferior, but it all worked out. I think we're friends now. But I won't say it out loud. Hihi. ]
Surprisingly, she also opened up to me about things like boys and relationships and moving on from... certain things.
...And I'm guessing that you're not going to tell me anything else.
[He wasn't about to make the girl even MORE uncomfortable. That was unbecoming of a gentleman. Furthermore, he did have to respect Liandrin's secrets, even if he was curious as hell.]
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It really doesn't matter. [ she says, twirling her champagne glass by the stem ] Old, young, these things are always so boring. They throw balls like this almost annually. Year in and year out, it's the same.
[ She's relaxed her face and posture now, finally revealing on her face how bored she is. ]
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[Looking towards the doors and other entrances, where one can spot some black and midnight blue coats standing guard.]
Patrolling is a lot more meaningful than making nice.
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She's fidgeting a bit in her seat. ]
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Hey. I like being with you, okay? And I like being able to do something like this in good company.
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She slightly pouts and gives him Brianna Puppy Eyes™. ]
You mean it?
[ She looks down at her plate to reinforce full-on paawa effect. ]
Cause I really like being with my Daddy Hikaru too, no matter where and when.
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He really had to stop doing that. Family could be tricky, and yet --
Chuckling, and reaching out to gently poke her nose with one finger.]
I mean it. Now stop worrying about whether I'm having fun or not, because I am.
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She wrinkles her nose and smiles as he does that, then rolls her eyes in a playful, you've-defeated-me manner. ]
Okay fiiine, I believe you Daddy.
[ She smiles and laughs.
Yup, called it. Tonight would have totally gone a whole different way, had she gone with someone else.
And the night has just begun. ]
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[And he's about to say more, but then he catches sight of a few boys sending furtive glances in Brianna's direction. He's calling Brianna's attention to it the moment he's certain that they won't notice, with a touch to her arm and a glance their way.]
You've got a lot of admirers.
[Well. How is she going to play this out?]
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She discreetly rolls her eyes and turns to Hikaru. In a hushed voice: ]
Ick, tell me about it. This is kind of why I don't like going to these things without a date.
I feel like a pretty, fluffy rabbit out in an open field, roaming among like, predators or something.
[ And in an even softer but mischievous voice: ]
Hey, humor me on this, alright?
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Anyway.]
Sure. What do you need me to do?
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She semi-yells out: ] Hikaru you're the best daddy ever!
[ Then she proceeds to lean her head affectionately on the Blade King's shoulder, and whispers to him: ]
Bet they're probably looking away now cause they don't want their manhood chopped off.
[ She follows that with a giggle. ]
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Hence, cue the crooked grin, the kiss on her cheek, and the way he keeps his arm on her shoulders with an oh-so-casual glance at the crowd.
Yup. Scared shitless.]
They are. Mission accomplished.
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[ In which, just to be sure, she glances at them, smirking and with her fingers, mimics scissors cutting air.
Insert more evil laughter here. ]
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Speaking of...]
You know, you should consider joining Maenad or Cerberus.
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She recalls Gideon's classes, a specific one that primed them with regards to the divisions of Netsach. ]
That means I'd be under either Riley or Jessie, right?
[ She's very interested. She loves working. ]
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[Hell, Jessiah Vice taking control of Cerberus had kept everybody afloat during the Darkest Vigil.]
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What if I want to work for you? [ She makes it sound like a casual question. ]
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Of course I will! I wouldn't want to make Zangyaku look like a mockery if I joined just like that, you know. Besides, I have been training with the best.
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[Speaking of...]
How is Lia treating you, anyway?
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[ I thought she was going to pull out my guts with her mind or make me feel really, really inferior, but it all worked out. I think we're friends now. But I won't say it out loud. Hihi. ]
Surprisingly, she also opened up to me about things like boys and relationships and moving on from... certain things.
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Did she now?
[Okay so he kind of really wants to know now. That's cool, right? Right???
(Please tell him.)]
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Uhm yeah, she did. [ Awkward laugh. ]
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[He wasn't about to make the girl even MORE uncomfortable. That was unbecoming of a gentleman. Furthermore, he did have to respect Liandrin's secrets, even if he was curious as hell.]
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Normally, I'd bite and be all gossip-y, but I respect Lia too much.
She knows what she's doing. I like that, and I want to be like her.
[ She lights up a cigarette because RIGHT we can smoke here. ]
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