week four | match ceremony

[marriagebroker]

Tonight, they're back at the courtyard for the fourth and final time. Nothing has changed too drastically decor wise, there are still lanterns abound and a table full of food and drink. There is also now a third couch near the special couches for Messmer and Odile, if they so choose to sit there. But again, you do you! Wei Wuxian is certainly not going to stop you.

Speaking of that guy, he's here and dressed to impress again. He's looking snazzy. He's waiting for everyone to arrive, watching as they do and grinning broadly all the while. Then when everyone arrives, he clears his throat and begins to speak.

"You all have achieved three of the eight lights you need to win the game. With the match of Messmer and Odile, you only have to light up five lights tonight to succeed. Let's hope you pick right, huh?"

But he has complete faith in everyone! So, let's get this show on the road.

"Team Wangji, you're up."

Comments

[gamboler]

[ Oh, he is here for this. ]

I hardly think it suffices to say that I find something attractive in nearly everyone here, but I'll gladly provide more details for a price.

[ Always the businessman... ]

[nrangel]

[ Well, that sure does fit for Aventurine, doesn't it!

Still, they're at the end of this, and it's all in good fun. ]

Name your price, hard bargainer.

[gamboler]

All I ask is that you do the same for me. Everyone likes to hear about their best qualities, after all. Do we have a deal?

[nrangel]

So that's your angle, huh? You want some compliments?

[ Her laugh is quiet, but she is nodding at the same time. ]

I can't blame you. I'll definitely slip my name into some rounds here to see what people say. As for you, Mr. Aventurine... You have to already know that you've got a pretty face already, your hair looks very soft and well maintained, and you have an incredibly slick sense of style where you really know how to make all of your features stand out all that much more.

[gamboler]

[ He does already know! But it's nice to hear, regardless, because coming someone like Serpilia, someone he now considers to be a friend, it means a lot more to him. ]

Ah, you do have me pegged, don't you? For the record...my hair is very soft.

[ Like a golden retriever... ]

Now it's my turn to return the favor. Miss Serpilia, you have a confident air about you that's immediately magnetic, and you know all the right ways to hold someone's attention. Pair that with a gentle gaze and an easy smile, and it's evident why you were one of the people I was most attracted to first.

[nrangel]

[ A dramatic sigh at the comment affirming his soft hair. ]

Nico better know how lucky he is.

[ She does brighten up at his own compliments, her brows raising in surprise at his last confession though. ]

Was I really? Not saying I don't think I'm cute, but there are a lot of good looking people here.

[gamboler]

Don't under estimate the attractiveness of confidence. I can only speak for myself, I suppose, but there a few things that draw me to someone quicker.

[ Particularly when it feels like an authentic sort of confidence, not just a bunch of bluster and bravado like his own. ]

[nrangel]

[ Being modest has never seemed to have much of a point to it in Serpilia's not even remotely humble opinion. ]

So someone who's got a sort of harmless and easy going confidence and charm must really be what you're into?

[ She doesn't mean herself. ]

[gamboler]

[ He's got a feeling... ]

That's right. Remind you of anyone?

[nrangel]

[ She hums, fake considering that question, as if her own wasn't leading to begin with. ]

Just maaaaaybe.

[gamboler]

[ A brief pause, and then... ]

Of course! Miss Ringo. That's who I was thinking of, too.

[nrangel]

[ A frown that's mostly (mostly) put on. An agreed upon three way relationship is one thing, but that triangle is closed, buster. ]

It better not be.

[irreversal]

Ugh, lame...

[gamboler]

Not expecting to get something for free, now, are you, Miss Shoko?

[irreversal]

I didn't think you were a stingy guy. How disappointing...

[gamboler]

You weren't exactly forthcoming yourself now, were you?

[ miss "considered everyone at least once" ]

1/2

[irreversal]

[ TCH. ]

[irreversal]

But I did offer my honest opinions after. Without asking for anything in return. Serpilia and I talked so organically about it, because we're not lame.~

[gamboler]

Buuuut I didn't hear your honest opinion of me, yet. I'll give you a good turn in exchange, I promise!

[irreversal]

Oh, so you weren't eavesdropping on that part of our conversation, huh? We said you were attractive and probably a good time in bed.

[ shrug. ]

[gamboler]

[ Oh. He's sitting forward a little... ]

Oh? I can't help but wonder what gave you that impression.

[ He asks, knowing full well what gives that impression, ]

[irreversal]

You're pretty flashy and a smooth talker on top of that. Kinda figured you probably get around and know how to please someone.

[ she is NOT slut-shaming, she is just calling it like it is!! ]

[gamboler]

[ And she's completely right!!! ]

It'd be more than fair to say I know what I'm doing. A shame I'm off the market now...though I doubt Nico will complain.

[ No. No he will not complain,, ]

You're the type of woman who knows what you want, and I wouldn't be surprised if that's true behind closed doors, as well.

[irreversal]

[ Shameless... still, she can't help but chuckle and shake her head. At his estimation of her, though: ]

Yup.

[ she pops the p for emphasis. ]

So? Are you going to play the game?

[gamboler]

Are we not playing it? In case that was me being obtuse: you're a hot one, Miss Shoko.