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Halloween!

Who: Anyone and everyone!
What: Costumes, parties, and evil pumpkins
Where: Idol Springs
When: Halloween (October 31)
Warnings: Beware of giant evil pumpkins.

During the day, the gift fairies are busy flitting about, delivering a box to each Outsider! In each box is a costume, presumably to be worn to the Halloween party advertised on posters in every world. Costumes aren't required...but why wouldn't you wear a costume to a Halloween party?

The party itself is fairly humble, as the natives have had to contend with errant pumpkin vines and mischievous ghosts all month. There's a table of actual food, many pumpkin or squash based recipes, and a table for desserts with all manner of pies and pastries, as well as overflowing bowls of candy. There are streamers and simple decorations, and some games such as bobbing for apples... A small hay maze has been set up to one side. A few musicians are playing music - square dance calls included. It's nothing fancy, but it's certainly intended to be a fun break from all the recent strangeness. They'll even be keeping the ghosts out for the duration of the evening!

Until midnight, that is. Then the party will have an unexpected guest...

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Seito was the complete opposite of Minako's enthusiasm, not that that was much of a surprise. Where her costume was bright and vibrant, his was dark and somber, much like his usual expression. His looked like that of a Victorian gentleman, complete was cravat and perfectly pressed vest and slacks, with a silky cape. The vest and interior of the cape where a dark, shimmering silver, while the rest of the costume was black. It looked like whatever fairy had delivered his costume wanted him to look like the perfect gentleman... until he opened his mouth, and letting the fangs be seen.

He was watching Minako from a distance, waiting for the right moment to make his presence known. He was taking his time with her; he wanted to make sure he could keep her entangled in his manipulation for as long as he could... or for good, but he wouldn't get his hopes up with how disastrous Kou had ended up. At least she was lighter than him; much easier for him to lift her up if he needed to...

Seito waited until her back was to him before he slipped out of the shadows, like the stereotypical vampire he was dressed up as. He slipped behind her, waiting just a moment, before murmuring softly:

"Your costume looks good on you, Minako-chan."

The sound of a voice startled her for a moment, but she barely showed any visible bristling. Self control was something she had when it was called for. As soon as she recognized the voice as Seito's, she laughed and pushed him a little, teasingly.

"Going around trying to frighten innocent girls, Seito-kun?" She was teasing, as usual, but she did stop to pose a little. "I am a pretty cute sprite, huh?" She giggled playfully and took a step back to admire her friend's costume, totally unaware of it's true irony, but amused that he seems to be acting in character for it.

"The suit's a good look for you," she decided. "Vampire?"

He offered her a smirk in response, letting the fangs he had been given to go with the costume be seen.

"Innocent?" he echoed, sounding amused. "I thought the word was supposed to be mischievous?"

"Ooo, scary" she teased, admiring the fangs. They were actually quite quality, and looked like he could talk and eat with them and everything. She bounced on the balls of her feet, looking thoughtful.

"Well I guess you have me there... but look how cute and innocent I am!" See? She's illustrating it with a totally innocent face. Aren't you convinced?

He stared a moment, at a loss for how to respond. Seito found himself doing that a lot when she was involved; it seemed like a lot of things she did or said just... threw him for a loop. It wasn't like it was with Rise... weird.

"Innocent enough to eat," he finally replied teasingly, showing off his fangs.

She can just hold that look for as long as it takes him to find a response. He seemed a little perkier today, which she was glad about. No headaches! But also she wasn't used to him having to think about what to say before responding. Oh well. She was acting a bit more hyper today than usual. He might not be used to the Full Arisato Pep yet.

"Oh nooooo!" She feigned distress, a hand to her chest and her wrist turned on her forehead. "Someone save me from the dark creature!" Halloween was fun.

He just isn't used to people so full of life period, but he's good at faking. Even if he doesn't completely understand why she's the way she is, it doesn't keep Seito from grasping the wrist at her forehead. He pulled it close to his mouth, a mock wicked little grin on his face.

"There's no one here to save you..." he teased.

She's fighting back serious giggles by now, biting her lip and having to cover her face with her free hand.

"It's hopeless! I shall be lost to the thirsts of the devil's son!" And with a mischievous little grin of her own she throws herself into his arms in a pretend swoon. Too forward? Eh. She's drunk on party and socializing and teasing. It seemed like a good idea!

Seito let out a surprised noise as he caught her, wrapping his arms around her and holding her close out of reflex. W-whoa... what was he supposed to do with this? Even Rise would just cling to his arm all the time, not... throw herself at him.

...h-he could feel his face getting hot. What. What. What.

It takes her a moment to get her footing again after launching at him. She's still laughing a bit breathlessly, but she clings back when he holds her. She hoped that was a sign that her sudden movement was a welcome one, but his silence worried her.

"Sorry! I think I got a bit carried away..." She knows she can go overboard on the flirting... but his arms are around her, so she doesn't try to move away. And his suit was soft material so she was pretty comfortable there. She'll look up at him searching for a reaction, though.

...the fact that his face was almost entirely red wasn't enough of a reaction? Seito managed to catch himself enough to shake his head, trying to pull himself back together.

"N-no... it..."

...words?!

"I-it's okay."

She can't see all of his face! ... mostly the underside of his chin. She's short and he's tall, okay? But she can see some of the red spreading there and it leaves a warm satisfied feeling in her chest. Mr. srs face is reacting! And in a good way!

Aww and he's blubbering! "What happened to that seductive vampire I was talking to a minute ago? He seems to have vanished..." So much tease, wow. She's even surprising herself. She'll blame it on the encouraging blushing and the cider. Sugar highs, man, can't control herself.

Seito did not even know how he should respond; what did guys normally do in this situation? He tried to wrack his brain, but he couldn't think of anything. She was being really forward... was it okay for him to do the same?

...

Why was he even thinking about what would be okay or not?! Just who was manipulating who here!?

It took him a moment to pull himself together as he held onto her (why wasn't she trying to get away from him?), before he leaned close. That serious look was back on his face, though it was almost... smoky? Sexy? He wasn't exactly the seductive type, but Rise always looked like she melted when he gave her that look, so...

"Maybe that's just what I wanted you to think..." he murmured softly.

She certainly wouldn't say she was trying to manipulate anyone! But in some ways her social-link focused charm could be seen that way. Still, she's got a pretty smug look on her face by the time he's done collecting himself.

Just what was he thinking about? Was she really taking him that aback by being so forward? Oops? Her insides did to a little bit of a flip when he gave her that look, but Minako took it more as a challenge then anything else.

"Nah, I think you're just a dork," And she kisses his nose playfully.

...and once again Seito was thrown for a loop. What? Why? Hunh?! He turned a bit pink at that again, his arms around her absently tightening. Just... what; how was he supposed to respond to this? Should he... kiss her? Maybe nip at her neck?

Hedidn'tnormallyhavetheseproblemswhatdo!?

"Dork, hunh...?" he murmured back, finding himself leaning closer to her...

His blushing made her giggle again and she squirms a bit in his grip. Not in a getting-away sort of way, but she can't hold all her energy in! She's too excited and giggly to keep from wiggling triumphantly at having the upper hand.

"Yup, big ol' dork," She doesn't move away when he leans in closer, but she's not going to take every initiative for him. How would she know for sure he wants her to?

She's not really going to turn off the bedroom eyes, though.

Edited 2013-11-30 07:43 (UTC)

She still wasn't pulling away and he didn't get it. They hadn't had much time to interact before now... had he really left that kind of impression on her? Enough where flirting this openly was okay?

...ah, what the hell, he'd figure it out later.

Seito let his lips brush against hers, almost inviting, almost teasing... before he drifted down, letting his fangs brush against her neck before giving her a playful nip.

Well, no, they hadn't interacted much yet, but Minako has a very good feel for these things, and she can tell when someone wants to be closer to her. She can also tell when someone's interested, and she had been getting both of those vibes!

She probably wouldn't have gotten this forward this fast if he hadn't shown up during a party. Social gatherings were like mind altering drugs for her. She was high on lala-land and just the thought of any kind of intimacy was like a druggie being offered more. And hey, she's getting good reactions so her gamble is paying off.

She closes her eyes, expecting a full on kiss, but being perfectly amused at his choice to tease. How fun. The nip to her neck made her squeal and giggle though.

"Oh no, you got me. I shouldn't have let my guard down."

Seito chuckled faintly against her neck, giving her a squeeze. Funny... it felt nice holding her; she was nice and warm, so full of life. He had not experienced that since... since he was five...

He had to pull away from her then, feeling a weird sensation in his chest. It... hurt, and he could not understand why. Still, he could hide his discomfort well enough, offering her a smirk.

"You're all mine now..."

Confusion writ onto her face for a moment when he pulled away, but he still seemed to be playing the game. She keeps her playful look but adds a little more scandal to it.

"Is that any way to treat a lady?" She could see something had changed on his face... in his eyes... but she couldn't be sure what it was. "I think rather... that you're mine!"

Hope you know how to dance, Seito, because that's what your energetic lady friend is setting you up for.

Seito let out an almost comical noise as he was yanked out on the dance floor, his eyes widening a moment. Wait, what, dance?! He'd never had to dance before?!

Still, like with everything else, he was pretty good at faking it. At least he looked like he knew what he was doing... minus the whole moment where he stood there staring awkwardly at Minako.

Edited 2013-11-30 16:47 (UTC)

She's giggling all the way there, and smiling as they get into position and begin. You don't really need to know how to dance to pick up the square dancing steps! Just listen to directions and watch everyone else! Thankfully there was room in a group for them to slide in.

Minako almost pouts when the steps call for them to swap partners, but she recovers quickly, going with the flow. It won't be long before they swap back.

...what was he even doing.

He went through the motions, but this was weird, even for someone he was manipulating. Seito didn't go through this much trouble with Rise... but Minato had really pissed him off when he beat him into the ground like that. He had almost had him too...

He swung around the partners, picking up on the dancing as he went along. By the time he got back to Minako, one would swear he'd been square dancing all his life.

Minako greeted him with a teasing wink as they circled round their partners back to each other. "You're a fast learner."

Oh, yeah, she could tell he didn't know it at first. That whole deer-in-headlights face he had made when she dragged him over gave him away. Some of that excess energy she's been running on is finally letting it's steam off with the dancing and she looks almost sheepish after all the mischief from earlier. "Sorry if I've been a bit silly tonight."

"I pay attention," Seito replied, something like a smile working it's way onto his face. It was pretty easy to smile around her, but it still never reached his eyes...

He grasped her hand, spinning her around with the dance. "It's all right. If people didn't pull me around every now and then, I wouldn't do much."

...well, at least that was true.

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