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VII⋆ Ɛмσтισηαℓ Hєαℓιηg┊✚┊Log;

Who: Everyone!
What: Christmas Ball
Where: Mercy found a decent sized ballroom to hold it in Genessia.
When: 8pm onwards on December 22nd

The night was finally here. Angela spent a lot of time trying to find a decently sized ballroom that would fit those interested in coming, yet allow them to just sit down and hang out if they wanted. Dates are encouraged, but not required, so anyone interested in coming have the opportunity to come by themselves if they wanted to.

There's a variety of food choices to choose from. She had thought about trying to make food for it, but in the end she figured it would be easier to ask someone to cater to for it, so there will be a few choices for dinner for those interested. Each guest has one free plate and has the option to choose between a filet mignon, grilled chicken breast, or lobster. As far as sides, you can either choose between a salad, baked potato, or soup. For those interested in drinking, Gale has generously offered some alcohol for the event, but only those who are 18 and older may drink. Otherwise there are other drinks available such as juice, punch, water, milk, sodas, or coffee. There is also hot chocolate available along with apple cider and eggnog to go along with the the holidays. And of course you can't forget the sweets, and thankfully Fai has offered to supply plenty of that.

Overall, Angela -- along with Sertoria and those interested in helping out -- can be seen here and there as she tries to make sure everything is running smoothly. Feel free to stop her at any time or come poke her when she's not running around with like a crazy woman. She'd love to talk to everyone.

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[Belle smiles warmly up at him as he guides them towards the dance floor. Her one hand rests in his while the other is placed gently at his shoulder.]

Thank you.

[She shakes her head.]

My father taught me how to dance. I'd be happy to teach you. [It might be a bit harder since the man is supposed to lead but Belle thinks it'll be enjoyable all the same.]

[He looks relieved she didn't mind the compliment and at least he knows how to hold his hands? That's something.

Prompto takes a step and another, swaying them lightly to the music.]

Oh Astrals, please. [He laughs so only she can hear him.]

Feel free to correct me as much as you need to. I don't want to step on your toes.

Well the simple motion is moving in a sweeping circle. You lead with your right foot forward. [Then she steps with her left foot backwards.] Then left and to the side. Then left foot back and then right foot and to the side. You alternate between the directions and which feet you step with and you move in a large circle while stepping in time with the music.

[There is more to it than that though that is the simple steps.]

I'll try and keep my toes away from your feet. [Her voice is light and teasing as she smiles up at him. He could move however was comfortable and Belle would follow his movements.]

I want you to enjoy yourself.

The good news for you, is that I can keep a beat. [He offers a charming smile.

He can also follow directions. He takes one step, then the next, moving them slowly in the circle she described. He's relatively light on his feet and he has flair in his fighting style that translates well to dancing. He's not terribly clumsy, normally. It could be a lot worse, even if he's not perfect.]

I am, actually. [He blushes.] I like spending time with you, and...and well I'm doing okay so far. I want you to enjoy this too, and I'm going to try and stay out of my head.

[Belle smiles warmly.]

You are a very fast learner. [She compliments as he leads her in large circles. Belle loves dancing. It doesn't matter who you are in the world, everyone can enjoy dancing if given the chance.]

I am.

[She shakes her head.]

It's always fun when we're together.

[He laughs softly.]

That's good to hear, I'm trying to keep up with you, best I can!

[Prompto flushes lightly, he can feel his face heating up just a little as she admits it.]

I th-think that too. Really. Every time has been really fun.

[He can't forget what Gladio told him about telling her he likes her before she figures it out, because she is clever and he's not that subtle about it.]

I really l-like spending time with you.

[Belle smiles at him as they continue to move across the dance floor. Her steps are light as she follows him, her skirts shifting and moving around her thin waist as they turn in large sweeping motions around the dance floor.]

You are far to kind Prompto and more skilled than you give yourself credit for.

[She isn't used to spending so much time with someone but Belle knows she doesn't dislike it. She also has an inclining as to Prmpto's affections towards her though it isn't something she's comfortable pushing. Belle's feelings have never had this much freedom before and she isn't sure what to do now that she has it.]

Thank you for inviting me tonight. [She hears the song beginning to near it's end and wonders if Prompto will like to keep dancing.]

[He lets out a pleased hum.]

I'm trusting your expert opinion. [He grins as he moves with her, he's getting a bit more confident in his movements.]

I was happy to. Really...I wanted to.

[Belle might not have been pushing, but his friends were not nearly as kind, but he squeezes her hand a little tighter suddenly, it's just twitching, his fingers curling at her waist as well. Nerves, that's all. It isn't hard enough to hurt, but enough to be noticed. He takes a slow breath in and out for a moment.]

W-Would you like to do this kind of thing again? Like, um, a date?

[Belle laughs softly.]

Thank you. [She likes to think that she's a decent teacher though she hasn't spent a lot of time teaching people.

Belle feels the soft pressure of his fingers against her waist as Promptor builds up the nerves to speak. She waits patiently, knowing that he has trouble saying what's on his mind. She isn't, however, expecting that question.]

I admit. [She begins in a soft, almost shy, voice.] I don't really understand dating but I would like too. I would like to get to know you more. [She pauses, looking a little nervous.] I am very inexperienced in these things. I hope that's alright.

[He's nervous, and her reaction is much better than he thought it would be so he lets out a breath and he smiles at her.]

W-Well...Dating is kind of like changing your intentions from just being friends to maybe being something more in the future. Getting to know the other person is a big part of it though. [He smiles sheepishly] If it helps, I'm not exactly uh, experienced in dating either.

I'm really shy. But it just means that I...like you. [It's only fair for her to understand what he means if she's going to accept.]

[Belle's smile softens.]

I am aware of your regard for me. [Prompto isn't exactly subtle with his feelings and the fact that he hasn't forced them on her is a very endearing trait.] I would very much like to get to know you in that way. It's hard to know how I feel here. It's so different from what I know but, if it's alright, I'd like to learn with you.

[They both seem rather inexperienced in this field and while Belle likes Prompto very much, she isn't sure what to do next. This isn't the sort of things that can be taught in books.

She doesn't show it but she's a little nervous. She won't expect Prompto to simply accept her sensibilities and there is so much that she doesn't understand. She doesn't want to hold him back but at the same time, she's a little scared that he'd withdraw his admiration.

Belle doesn't fully understand the feeling.]

[And Prompto had thought he was doing so well keeping it to himself and he ducks his head slightly, flushing a little. At least she isn't offended and actually, she's agreeing. That's important, he hasn't really encountered this before.]

That sounds good. [He smiles, he means that because it does sound good. He isn't going to stop feeling like he does just because she needs time, or doesn't understand how things go - it's not like he's an expert. His expertise comes from terrible movies that he probably shouldn't admit to watching, lest his friends tease him.

He isn't the type to be particularly forceful, and he isn't looking to offend her sensibilities. It's fine enough to know she's interested in exploring possibilities with him and it makes him feel really happy.]

I don't think anyone really knows how things go...they just kinda wing it. So don't worry too much. We'll figure something out.

Alright.

[She smiles a little bashfully as they continue to step through the dance. Belle has stopped paying attention to the song or those fluttering around them in similar circular motions. Her eyes were locked with Prompto's and her thoughts currently focused on him.]

Does this mean we can go on another date?

[Belle softly laughs.]

I did offer to teach you how to ride a horse.

[It's a bit intense to have all of her focus on him, but in a good way, and he looks nervous, yes, but pleased. He's happy she agreed to date her and even if he doesn't know what he's doing, hopefully they'll manage something.]

I...y-yes, please. [He smiles warmly.] I'd like that. I hope it's not much harder than chocobo riding, or it's going to be really embarrassing when I fall on my backside.

[He laughs softly, it's a joke, so it's okay.]

[Belle laughs softly as the song begins to near it's end.]

I'm sure you will do very well.

[She believes in him and Prompto strikes her as the sort of person who is likely to get up and try again.]

Should we dance again? I'm a little thirsty.

I can only hope so, hopefully, but I'm sure you will be a good teacher.

[He smiles, he very much is someone who would try again.]

I'm glad to dance again, but if you want a drink I can...get you one.

[He's flustered, and kind of giddy, eager to please. He's always been that way though, but he wants to impress her.]

What would you like?

Perhaps we can pause for a drink and then dance the next two?

[Belle will never say no to more dancing though she doesn't want to deny that she's also quite thirsty as well.] If that's agreeable to you.

[He has her for the evening and while she might dance one or two songs with friends. She'll always return to Prompto's side.]

You can tell me a little more about chocobo's.

Yeah, okay, that's totally fine!

[He escorts her off the floor, a hand on her elbow, if she lets him.]

I know all kinds of facts about chocobos. [He blushes slightly.] But let me get you a drink first. What do you prefer? Alcohol, or non-alcoholic punch...?

[Maybe it's the dance or maybe his confession or the loose plans that they had made for the future but Belle feels a bit daring. Her fingers slip over his arm as she steps next to his side, holding herself against her while her palm rests on the back of his forearm.

It's nice, to be able to stand near him, even when they aren't dancing.]

Punch would be perfect.

[She isn't opposed to drinking but she'd rather have her wits about her so she could focus on Prompto and Chocobo's.]

[She's closer than he thought she'd be, and he doesn't find himself minding in the least, after all he's very fond of her, has a crush on her and he's very glad she doesn't mind. Once she's out of the way, near a table, he gently pulls away from her, leaning in to speak to her, over the noise.]

I'll be right back.

[Prompto leaves her side, and heads up to the counter. He gets them both a glass of punch, not so much because he wants to be clearheaded, but because alcohol really doesn't help his nerves any and it doesn't help him relax, so there's no real point in having it at the moment.

He walks back to join her and holds out the cup to her.]

I'm not sure what I haven't told you about chocobos yet. They're vegetarian, they eat greens, and they're really adorable and tiny when they're babies, but they get huge pretty fast. You don't want to get between a chocobo and its greens because they get noisy and might nip you. They're very docile though.

[Belle nods her head and watches as Prompto disappears into the crowd. There isn't very much that Belle would do in public but there is no harm in a man escorting a woman to a table, at least, that's what she's telling herself as she watches Prompto go.

He isn't like anyone she's ever met before and it makes her wonder.

When he returns, she smiles and takes the cup of punch.]

Thank you. [She takes a small sip, enjoying the sweet fruit flavors on her tongue as she listens to Prompto's explanation.]

They sound a lot like horses. Though not all horses are docile. [She pauses and plucks thoughts from her memories.] I believe you said they were like birds? I'm familiar with chickens and a few smaller types of birds. I don't know if you could describe it.

[He isn't a mind reader, but he never minds answering questions if she decides to ask him.

He pauses to sip.]

They are big birds, their heads taller than me! [He holds his hand above his head, but he's not that tall so it might not be too impressive, not like it would be for Gladio.]

Chickens are more like chickatrice, I think, and they're pretty big, but you can't ride them. They're not docile like chocobos. They're usually yellow, like my hair. [He grins, something he's heard a lot] And their feathers are very soft and fluffy, and the make cute warking noises when they're excited. They're also fast, but not as fast as a car.

[Belle's gaze follows his hand as he moves it above his head.]

So big? [She asks as she brings the drink to her lips. The punch is sweet and relieves the tickle that she had begun to feel at the back of her throat.] So, not unlike a horse.

I'm afraid I don't know what a Chickatrice is. [The word is spoken a little awkwardly when Belle says it aloud though she pronounces it correctly.] Warking? [Belle's smile widens.]

I wish I could meet one. That sounds absolutely wonderful.

Do you ride chocobo's too?

Really big! [He grins.]

Chickatrice are the babies of cockatrice and they're like this big. [He holds his hand to his hip] And we eat them. The cockatrice are way way bigger than me, way bigger than Gladio. They're bigger than houses!

[They have a ton of weird creatures, Belle.]

That's kind of what they sound like, yeah! I hope you get to meet one. They're so so cute.

[He nods.] Uh huh! We got to ride them a few times, it was awesome, every time, and they're so amazing. I have pictures! [Because of course he does. So many pictures.]

[What he describes sounds like something from a dream. Adventure in the great wide somewhere. Belle can't help but smile, her eyes dropping bashfully for a few seconds before looking back up at Prompto.]

That sounds amazing. We eat chickens though they don't grow as large as houses. I have never seen an animal so large.

[Her world is very tame in comparison.]

I would love to have the chance to ride one and see the pictures as well. Do you think we can find one here? A chocobo?

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