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[flaredo]

"Heeey, you've reached Yang! Well, actually, you didn't reach far enough, 'cause I'm not here right now! But don't yang up! Just leave a message on this baby, and I'll get back to you soon enough, okay?"

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[masakados]

[Alone time at last-- Naoki's pace as they walk is leisurely.]

That was my pleasure. [It was fun getting to dance with her, and getting to give her little breaks in-between her working.]

[flaredo]

[ So is Yang's-- also because her feet hurt a bit, but she's been running around in heels (without stumbling), so that much is a given. ]

I saw you out there, too-- you really danced like a pro!

[masakados]

Ah... thanks. [Compliments...]

I think I managed to remember your lessons pretty good, teacher.

[flaredo]

You definitely did. [ And she nudges his shoulder. ] I'm really proud of you, Naoki.

[masakados]

[Naoki leans over, pressing a grateful kiss to her cheek. Hearing her say that is warming. And so, softer,] Thanks.

[But, casting his mind back over it...]

I've gotta say, it was really an interesting night.

[flaredo]

[ And Yang's smile warms; ugh, he's being cute again-- ]

Interesting, huh? Are you ready for it to be boring for the rest of it?

[masakados]

[Glancing sidelong at her...]

I'm pretty sure it's not going to start being boring quite yet. [Not as long as she's around!]

[flaredo]

... Mm, yeah, I think you needed to ask someone for help with your suit, right?

[masakados]

That's right. Glad you didn't forget.

[And so, tightening his hand briefly with hers--] So, Yang, would you help me out of it when we get back? I couldn't do it without you.

[This is a nice way of asking, right?]

[flaredo]

It'd be my honor to set you free, Naoki.

[ Said so seriously, but the amusement's there. ]

[masakados]

Thanks.

[Also affecting a serious face--] I've just been suffocating... [He lies it's pretty comfy all things considered though he still wants out of it.]

[flaredo]

Poor baby... [ With a croon, and she grips his hand a little tighter-- to tug him along. ] Then we can't keep you waiting!

[masakados]

[Naoki's snorting as he's tugged--] Right, that'd just be too hard on me. [But she doesn't have to go too fast, she is in heels after all...]

[flaredo]

[ She can move amazingly in heels, okay. ]

And me, honestly.

[masakados]

[She can, it's honestly impressive--

But that will just get a smile and Naoki moves to pull up her hand and kiss the back of it in response.]

Then for both our sakes.

[flaredo]

It's teamwork again, you know. [ And she's grinning at him fondly. Well, private time is also nice. ]

[masakados]

Yeah, I know.

[And since it's teamwork...] ...Think I can take down your hair for you?

[flaredo]

I was wondering if that was driving you crazy... [ With his love of her hair and all. ] But sure, I don't mind.

[masakados]

[Ah, and he's flushing slightly.] I think it's really pretty but... you know...

[Ahem. He really just wants to get his fingers in it and pull it free and okay he's going to look off to the side.]

[flaredo]

But you want to touch it, huh.

[ She's not fooled, Naoki. ]

[masakados]

...Yeah.

[He'll admit it, it's not like she doesn't know anyway!!]

[flaredo]

Then you can.

... Once we get there.

[masakados]

[Yesssssss.

He looks again at her sidelong. It's sorta like he wants to take as many glimpses of her in her dress with her hair all up like that and with that necklace as he can before the night's done.]

I can be patient.

[flaredo]

I know.

[ Then, with a trace of mischief in her tone:]

But I also like it when you're not.

[masakados]

[That gives him just a li--iiiittle pause and he feels his mouth getting dry for a moment before he swallows.]

We're supposed to be encouraging my self-control here.

[mock-complains!!]