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marriage broker ([personal profile] marriagebroker) wrote in [community profile] perfectmatch2025-06-14 10:04 am

week two | match ceremony

Tonight, we're back in the courtyard. It looks similar to last week with the slight exception, there is now a plush couch near the stage, and a single lantern already lit above the stage. There's still food, drinks, all sorts of things available for the contestants to snack on and enjoy.

On the stage is Wei Wuxian, looking presentable in his hanfu for today. He's busy twirling his flute in hand as he waits for the contestants to show up and find their places, and when they do he'll extend both arms out, welcoming the cast.

"Second match ceremony! You're exempt from a black out tonight because you've already found one of the matches."

He'll gesture to that couch from earlier, which seems to be The Special Seat for Ringo and Furina to sit at if they'd like.

"Now, we know how this goes so let's not delay anymore! Team Wangji, it's your turn to announce your matches!"
crimsin: (🩸 108)

[personal profile] crimsin 2025-06-14 05:34 pm (UTC)(link)
This was good for us, non? And let us not forget that what the show wants does not have to coincide with our own desires. Television producers to not have a secret formula for true love any more than we do. We are here, first and foremost, to entertain.

[ That said, he considers a moment. ]

I do think that Verso and I are quite likely. I have had a feeling about it since we first met.
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[personal profile] hexensabbat 2025-06-14 05:37 pm (UTC)(link)
I think so too. You guys have a lot in common, right?

... If Verso's up for it, I'd vote for you guys for the booth next week.
reverso: (🎼 058)

[personal profile] reverso 2025-06-14 05:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[ ...

After a day like today...]


If that's what it comes down to, then yes. I'll go. [He'll just have to push himself a bit harder next week when it comes to... everything.]
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[personal profile] hexensabbat 2025-06-14 05:41 pm (UTC)(link)
[She shoots him a smile, fond and a little rueful.]

Good to know.

Well. We've got a week to think it over! But. It's good to keep in mind.
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[personal profile] reverso 2025-06-14 05:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[He nods in turn, reflects that smile, wan.]

Right. A lot can still happen in a week. If anything else, this means I'll make sure to make the best of it.
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[personal profile] hexensabbat 2025-06-14 05:45 pm (UTC)(link)
That's the spirit! I'll be rooting for you, Verso! You've totally got this.

Whatever it is you're looking for--time to go find it, okay?

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[personal profile] researcherstory 2025-06-14 05:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[ ...

Mmm. One week, then. ]
reverso: (🎼 015)

[personal profile] reverso 2025-06-14 05:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[THE DEATH KNELL TOLLS... or just the truth booth]
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[personal profile] researcherstory 2025-06-14 05:51 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She'll make the possible most of it. ]
ordimame: (59)

[personal profile] ordimame 2025-06-14 05:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[. . . giving him a slightly concerned glance]
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[personal profile] reverso 2025-06-14 05:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[It'll be worth it doing it for you guys, if he must!]
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[personal profile] ordimame 2025-06-14 05:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[but the fact that there is hesitation concerns him!!]

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crimsin: (🩸 112)

[personal profile] crimsin 2025-06-14 05:44 pm (UTC)(link)
I think that is probably the wisest course of action.

[ A small smile. ]

We shall have to see what he says.
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[personal profile] hexensabbat 2025-06-14 05:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah. Let's see what this next week looks like.

[A fond little smile, and she leans over to nudge shoulders with him.

...

Well, like, her shoulder and his arm.]


You've got this, Nico!
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[personal profile] crimsin 2025-06-14 05:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Nudges her back. ]

I have every confidence in all of us. It seems we are a level-headed bunch, so that will work in our favor.
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[personal profile] reverso 2025-06-14 05:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Well. I think I've been given enough leeway. Next week will call for bravery, if so required.

[Of him. Not Nico. Nico's already brave.]
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[personal profile] crimsin 2025-06-14 06:07 pm (UTC)(link)
I think you can be plenty brave, merle.

[ Nickname acquired. ]

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[personal profile] ordimame 2025-06-14 05:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[hah. . . . a lopsided smile]

. . . yeah. That's a good reminder too, La-- . . . mm. Nico.

[finally someone fuckin' got him to stop being so polite all the damn time]

Just in case the results of today's ceremony made anyone feel self-conscious.
crimsin: (🩸 148)

[personal profile] crimsin 2025-06-14 06:08 pm (UTC)(link)
We are a surprisingly mature bunch. I am sure the audience would rather someone punches a wall, but I like this better.
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[personal profile] ordimame 2025-06-14 06:09 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't know! I think there's entertainment value in watching us rise from the ashes of our complete and utter failure like a phoenix, don't you?
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[personal profile] crimsin 2025-06-14 06:18 pm (UTC)(link)
It sounds so harsh when you call it "complete and utter failure."

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[personal profile] scooptimistic 2025-06-14 05:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Do we all get cute little nicknames in the future, too?

[ Very serious question-- ]
crimsin: (🩸 030)

[personal profile] crimsin 2025-06-14 06:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Would you like a cute nickname?
scooptimistic: (Oh myyyy)

[personal profile] scooptimistic 2025-06-14 06:11 pm (UTC)(link)
I would love a cute nickname!
crimsin: (🩸 023)

[personal profile] crimsin 2025-06-14 06:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Hmmm.

[ He looks her over, considering. ]

I shall think on it. Join me on a date this week and I will give you your nickname.

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