week one | overflow

[marriagebroker]

Ok, weirdos.

Boom Boom Room | Property Damage
Truth Booth Voting | Match Ceremony Voting

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return from da booth

[embellwish]

[ Let's be real, she and Luka probably return arm in arm still, because they are normal... but once Yingying is on her own, she's just going to flop comfortably on one of the couches, unaware that Wei Wuxian just told them they're supposed to be picking out who they should vote for or that the rest of the house was even watching. Dramatically: ]

That was such a rush! I'm exhausted...

[ Now would be a good time for a nap... but she's also content to just lay here and catch up with everyone. If anything, she's happy closing her eyes and listening to everyone chatter; it's comforting. ]

You didn't have too much fun without us, did you?

[hexensabbat]

Nah, we were just watching. [normally.]

But it was great to hear you both sing!

[embellwish]

You were watching?

[ QUELLE SURPRISE ]

The whole time?

[hexensabbat]

Yep. They broadcast it on the TV over there.

[Just. Gesturing.]

... Wow, they didn't tell you guys?

[embellwish]

What? No!

[ She is PUFFING HER CHEEKS UP childishly... over dramatically, for effect... harrumph.... she'll give Wei Wuxian a piece of her mind at her next interview (threat). ]

Of course we know we're being "filmed," but I didn't know you were all watching...! What if it hadn't been me and Luka!

[ Two people already very comfortable being in the spotlight, that is. Someone might have gotten totally embarrassed!!!! ]

[scooptimistic]

Just an appropriately decent amount of fun, but it's more fun when everyone's together.

You guys sounded amazing!

[ Yeah! ]

[embellwish]

Hehe... thanks, sweetheart.

[ Maya is so cute and positive.... she'll definitely sing for her another time. ]

I'm glad we got to sing together, even if it was only for a fleeting moment.

[scooptimistic]

I usually just sing in the shower or when the store theme gets stuck in my head... but that really stirred my heart.

How are you feeling after all that?

[ Not too wiped, hopefully. ]

[embellwish]

[ She hums a long note, thinking it over. How does she feel? Her emotions regarding all that are pretty mixed, complicated by several personal factors that no one even knows about. How to put it... ]

Well, I'm disappointed we couldn't move closer to granting everyone's wishes, of course... [ That should be her biggest priority! She wouldn't be a very good fairy if she didn't pay attention to that. ] At the same time, I'm glad that it was me and Luka. Neither of us have a problem on the stage, so I hope feels a little less intimidating to the next couple that goes.

[ She's also... relieved, that she didn't have to leave. That was a big factor in her calculations, after all, trying to balance staying while also giving them a helpful answer. But she has the tact not to say that. ]

[irreversal]

[ there's a new ceo of fainting couches... ]

You did well, Fairy-san. At least you don't have to figure out who to pick tomorrow, huh?

[embellwish]

[ she's sooooooo eepy... ]

Oh? I guess that's true.

[ So that's what everyone's talking about. ]

Waiting and wondering about who's going to pick you is a little strange in its own way, don't you think? There's not much you can do except hope, if you have an idea in mind.

[irreversal]

[ She sucks in a deep breath and then sighs; it would feel so much better if she has a cigarette between her fingers, but oh well. ]

Mm, I don't mind it. Is there anyone for tomorrow that you're hoping will pick you, Yingying?

[embellwish]

Mm... of course, it'd be flattering to be chosen by anyone.

[ That's a pageant answer on the surface, but she says it very sincerely, like she really would feel complimented if any among their number decided to choose her. She really feels that way. ]

Maybe... Yi Sang? Since he wanted to apologize for saying he didn't want to go to the booth with me. And I get the feeling I could help him relax. [ is this a joke. it's hard to tell. she's smiling like it is one though, and she would like to terrorize him more. ] Who else... Furina, Poppy, and Edamura are all pretty adorable in their own ways. I get along well with Aventurine and Verso, too, and I'd like to go on dates with them. That leaves Rom and Odile, and while I don't know either of them very well, being matched would give me a good chance to learn more.

[ So... basically... she really will be happy if any of them pick her! Earnestly and honestly. She doesn't say this to be confusing or try to avoid answering — this is her honest opinion of how she will feel if she is picked by any of them. But she'll also understand if she isn't picked, and pairs up with someone on her own team as leftovers, too. There's plenty of beauties on their side to choose from. ]

[gamboler]

Your performance with Mister Luka was really something! Even the illustrious Miss Robin might be envious.

[ This isn't the first time that Yingying has reminded him of Miss Robin. ]

[embellwish]

Oh, thanks, sweetheart.

[ Said warmly and genuinely from her cozy spot, preening a little from the praise. ]

Now I can relax until tomorrow! It would've been pretty tiring if I had to figure out who to pick after all that, [ She's sleepby... her mystical fairy energy levels are running low. ] I don't think I envy you.

[gamboler]

[ Damn, he's feeling sleepy too, maybe he'll just go take a nappy without giving any hints about his choices... ]

Trust me, I don't envy me either...but it might be a fun, little puzzle to figure out. Like slotting all the pieces into their proper place.

[ A pause. ]

Do you wish they had sent you with Miss Ringo instead?

[embellwish]

[ She's a little surprised by the question, blinking innocently. ]

I wouldn't say that I wish that happened instead.

[ Things turned out the way she wanted them to... for the most part. ]

It was a good thing, for this first time to be me and him. [ She really believes that. Of the other contestants, Aventurine is the other one she would think would be totally fine going to the booth early like this — so maybe he'll understand that she's just glad to take the pressure off of everyone else. ] Though I did want to give Ringo a new experience... we'll just have to vote her in another time.

[beatmatching]

[ they definitely return arm in arm, but with a last kiss to her hand he'll release her to be the couch fainting fairy of everyone's dreams. for his part he'll opt for a seat wherever one is available, looking no worse for the wear. ]

It was, wasn't it? There's always that rush after you walk off the stage...

[hexensabbat]

[Well, she checked on one, and now she'll check on the other--]

You good? Not that I think you're ever too bothered by cameras on you, but still.

[beatmatching]

It would be stranger not to have any.

[ with a smile. ]

You saw all of that, didn't you? [ he figured as such and has basically inferred as much, but still. ]

[hexensabbat]

Yep.

[As casually as can be.]

Broadcasted it for all of us on that TV over there. Commercial break and all.

[scooptimistic]

[ She also checked in on one, now here she is! ]

Still on that adrenaline high? How're you doing?

[beatmatching]

It never gets old.

[ truthfully, unlike ying-ying he's got a certain spark to his step. ]

Did you like the show?

[poans]

[Sooner than later, their paths cross when Yi Sang reorients himself in the middle of the group discussion.]

Most brightly did you burn upon the stage laid before you.

[beatmatching]

[ unfortunately for yi sang, luka regards him with his full attention. ]

Of course I did. Did you enjoy it?