week two | match ceremony

[marriagebroker]

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!"

Comments

[scooptimistic]

And you still need to tell me if you're okay.

[ Just as wry. ]

[beatmatching]

[ he huffs. ]

I feel better. [ squeezing her hand gently. ]

You make me happy, so I want to make you happy.

[scooptimistic]

[ ... Well, isn't that simplistic and refreshing-- ]

You do. I've been enjoying spending time with you, trust me.

[beatmatching]

I do trust you.

[ which is something he didn't think he would say again.

he's gonna maybe ruin the moment and pull her in for a hug. ]

And me too.

[scooptimistic]

[ There's a startled blink and then carefully, she hugs him back. ]

Then let's see where next week takes us.

[beatmatching]

Mmhmm.

[ it's not a bear hug because luka is way too twink for that, but it is an emphatic one with joy. ]

I can't wait to see where you'll take me.