[Senri will have to come to the parlor first because Beauty's still putting the final touches on an outfit. As he enters the room, he'll find Beauty standing near the piano fixing the rose onto the lapel of a very form-fitting white suit. There's also a light lilac shirt that enhances his eyes and also seems to match the color of his bedroom walls.
More or less, despite the fact he knows he's going to be put back into his robes and mask the moment they leave he took the time to look nice.]
What do you think? Does it suit me? [Judging by the smile he knows it does and he's just being a little egotistical.]
Senri cleaned up for the date - trading his usual uniform and casual clothes for a nice clean outfit himself, even though it's a little ruined by the scarf that he really felt like he couldn't live without. well, he supposes that maybe it'll be fine if he just pretends that he's going on a winter date.
it's a shame that senri is still so heart eyes over someone that he knows that he can't have, now more than ever.]
[Hilariously, at the same time that Senri's doing that Beauty's busy finishing the pin before he presents a single white rose with a flourish. As such, he looks legitimately surprised that Senri has a whole-ass bouquet and settles for blinking slowly.]
...thank you. [For both the flowers and the compliment and wait who the hell is trying to romance who here.] Why would I ever tire of these? It's a beautiful gift. [There's a small clunk on the piano which is a vase materializing out of nowhere and Beauty taking the bouquet, putting it into the vase for safe-keeping. Once that's done though, he's also going to get a little closer to tuck his own rose neatly into Senri's scarf.]
And now we match. [He's very pleased with himself, thank you.] Though this rose is nothing compared to your natural beauty, I would be honored if you accepted it.
[How much of this is Beauty being a host and Beauty actually knowing what he's doing? Let's find out.]
Senri is charmed, because of course he is? he loves attention and this sort of thing is fun - even though it does partially feel a little bit like make believe. he wonders if that's alright, if that's what he wants for this evening, and he decides he'll let the thought simmer for a little bit more.]
Wooow, I can really see why Tamaki was able to run a host cub. My heart rate might've picked up a little bit?
[it did, that's not a tease - but oh well. he supposes that this is just what infatuation does.]
[There's a wink thrown his way before Tamaki sort of just holds out a hand to him silently. He doesn't say a word, but he's patiently waiting to see what Senri will do. After a brief moment though...]
Wherever you go, I'll go. [Shut the fuck up, Tamaki.]
Senri will place his hand in Tamaki's, and his brow furrows first.]
... before we go, I think I have something to tell you? And then - you can tell me if you'd still like to go on a date with me. Or if we can go as friends, or as a god and a participant - however you want it to be.
Of course. Your voice is music to my ears, after all.
[He stops laying it on thick for the moment though, hand carefully curling around Senri's even as he's giving him a curious, questioning look.] Are you alright? If this is about the cold it doesn't affect me. Do you want another jacket?
[He shakes his head.] As gods, we're exempt from the consequences of your curses. It's only when we're vulnerable that we can experience the things you do.
[ . . . . yep, he's going to pull off his gloves then. because he'd rather hold onto tamaki's hand directly. he keeps thinking about how he should tell tamaki the thing that he wants to, how important it is -
but it's not wonderful news. in fact, it could worsen their relationship. can't senri just lie and keep it a secret forever? maybe they can keep pretending that nothing is wrong.
[And Tamaki pulls away and kicks Senri out of the room. Okay no, just kidding, this doesn't change much and it's hard to say if it's because he really isn't affected or if he's just a good sport. Nevertheless he keeps his fingers around Senri's and tries to keep his hand warm.]
You poor thing...[It's soft and slightly amused and also slightly worried because freezing sucks.] At least the week is almost over, and with it this curse.
I know you are. [And that, too, is genuine. For a moment though he doesn't entirely know how to answer, though there's a nod of confirmation. Gods in theory can see everything, but it doesn't mean that they always want to or choose to. There's a lingering pause as he thinks of how to respond, though it's more curious than anything else.]
Did it help take your mind off of things? [Where is this going...let's be honest, Tamaki probably saw them and just changed the channel, so to speak, knowing Senri was in good hands.]
.... he said that he likes me, and I don't know when or how that happened, but I'm not ungrateful for it. I think... I really like him too, somewhere beneath all the irritation. I know that I can trust him, and I hope that we can make this work, because I really want it to work.
[ . . . and he sighs, looking down at their hands as opposed to tamaki directly.]
.... but I like you. And I think he knows that too - I'm not good at hiding that, of all things. I still want to go on a date with you, as long as we can promise that it'll just be a dream for one night, and we can wake up tomorrow and still be okay. It's selfish, and I always ask a lot of you - but I really need you to tell me no this time, if you don't want to.
I get that you don't feel the same way - but I thought... for once it might help to be honest about something.
[and he hopes to every god, including this one, that maybe he won't be proven wrong.]
[...somehow, despite how much he ignored it and remained as ignorant as possible, he knew this was coming. He knew this was true, and he knew it probably before they did because while Tamaki may be naive and oblivious so often, he's also aware he can be insightful and has a gift for knowing how to reach and understand people.
On the other hand, Tamaki also fails at being able to see what's right in front of him and understand himself. This has happened before, and maybe that's the part that actually makes his chest ache for that brief moment.
"Because if you fall in 'love', someone will be sad. If you fall in love, would it bring the family to quarrel with one another?"
"Don't lose to your trauma, give it all you've got!"
It's...hard to think past those old things, and it's why he simply stares and ignores those old thoughts and memories. Instead, his hand tightens around Senri's and holds on for the time being.
[No. It's not a lost cause because Senri was honest and that was all Tamaki could have hoped for. It's a feeling of pride and joy to know that he's trying, that things are changing and that Senri has someone else to take care of him.
It's a familiar feeling…a father giving away a child, but he's not foolish enough to think about it twice. This was…defeat, in a way. But a happy sort of defeat, and while he knows he should maybe clarify…does it matter? In the end, Tamaki knows that as much as he wants it Senri can't stay forever. None of them can.
It's a lonely sort of realization, but there's time to reflect on that later. This isn't the day for that. This is the day to spend with someone he cares for, and the only shift in his expression is a soft smile.]
Dreams are amazing, aren't they? Making as many dreams as possible come true has always been a wish I've had. For tonight, I can be yours and you can be mine and tomorrow…
[…well.] Thank you, Senri. For being honest with me.
and there's the flicker of surprise on Senri's face - because even now, he didn't think that Tamaki would agree. even now, he thought that there was a chance that he'd be turned away. he wouldn't be able to blame him. Senri is a liar, and a deceptive person, no matter how good his intentions are. someone as beautiful inside and out as Tamaki could very easily find something wrong with him and cast him away.
but he doesn't.
even now, he doesn't.
maybe that's part of why Senri came to care for him so much in the first place. Senri's hands tremble in Tamaki's - whether from emotion of the cold, he's not sure anymore - but he focuses to try to get them to stop. he takes another step closer so that he's in Tamaki's personal space, peering up at him, eyes just as bright and defiant as ever. he's upset on the inside, because he still doesn't now how Tamaki really feels but - ]
I'd do anything for you, and I hope you know that by now.
[ . . . ]
But if I'm yours - even if it's just for a little while - can't you stand to look a little bit happier about it? Or else I might get offended.
[Senri steps closer and instead of bothering to do anything useful, or even step back, his free hand comes up to Senri's shoulder before it wraps around him for a short embrace, face tilting just enough for a kiss to his forehead and giving himself enough time to compose himself.]
I'm very happy. [Which is true, but Tamaki's also grown used to being happy and sad all at once and never really letting that show. He pulls back then, the smile a little wider as he searches Senri's face.] My apologies, but perhaps I've simply been stunned by the idea you would want to spend an evening with me.
[Being the prince comes easily to him. He doesn't have to bother thinking about the fact that there's maybe some truth in those words now, too.]
[when Tamaki pulls back, he'll find the expression on Senri's face to be one that's a little stunned, a little embarrassed - pink colors his cheeks from the affection just because he somehow didn't seen that coming. he laughs a little helplessly, as endeared by this gallant young man as ever, and he wonders if that feeling will ever really manage to die.
even if the infatuation does, he sort of hopes the excitement and light will always stay.]
Of course. I think I have a thing or two to show you about how commoners throw a carnival.
[and he squeezes Tamaki's hand once before walking toward the parlor door, tilting his head as he goes.]
You're so mean... I already told you that you were on my list of people that I wanted to go on a date with. You're not allowed to act like you're surprised.
[all of senri's cards were on the table, after all. no sleight of hand or magic trick, this time.]
[It was both a hello and a goodbye, really. Something that Tamaki wanted to give away before it was too late, and something he doesn't want back in the end. Whatever confusing mass of feelings he had for someone who connected with his own heart and his own desires could be left behind. The important thing, as always, was to do as he had promised and take care of Senri to the best of his ability.
"All I can do is assure you I will be doing my best to protect both of them, even if it goes against my own best interests."
What did it matter? There was no way he could ever ask any of them to stay. And perhaps, maybe, he was always sort of destined to be separated from family one way or another.
But it's easy to keep that locked up and tied with a nice little bow in the back of his head, because all he does is laugh as he allows Senri to lead. He's unsure if his mask will come on again, and he finds himself thinking maybe it wouldn't be the worst thing right now.
What an ugly thought.]
I am so allowed to be surprised, considering your other choices and the fact there was a list at all. [It's teasing, but also Senri come the fuck on.] However, I'm honored to be your escort this evening and I look forward to our time together. [...there's a real smile though.] It's been a while since I've been to a carnival anyway, so this sounds fun.
You'll have to let me know exactly what you want to do - I've become an excellent guide, you know? I'm prepared to answer all of your questions, no matter the wealth disparity between us!
[but he's just teasing, because of course he is. it comes with a little wink and once they exit the parlor, he moves to interlace their fingers, a small little gesture that he hopes will twine them together, for just an evening.]
... you're really sounding like a host tonight, though. And while I can't say that I dislike it... I hope that I'll get to talk to Tamaki - the Beauty that I know - soon too.
[the silly, wonderful person who will always take care of him, through everything. the person that senri wants to take care of too, in the little ways that he knows how.]
Food, of course. And the games? And the ferris wheel! [He's about to say something else probably stupid such as the path that Senri will take them on will likely be as enchanting as his heart but like. He hears those words and he's a little bit gobsmacked.
It's also why he nearly walks into the doorframe as they exit the parlor. The mask doesn't automatically come on, and Tamaki wonders if it's just because they're alone. He doesn't quite know how to feel about that sentiment, but rather he bows his head and smiles again.]
...your wish is my command. [One last princely request, but he can do that.] I've been seeing a lot of people this week for audiences. I have to be a perfect host because I can't have hot air balloons yet.
Hot air balloons? Is that what you're thinking of for your wing? [and here's the horrible thing - ] Ah, I want to see that! I've never been in one.... The last time I was so high up in the air, I was being forced out of a jet.
[hm?]
Well, I don't think the carnival has hot air balloons, but we can definitely do absolutely everything else. Do you like carnival food? It's all a little heavy, but we can share and split things up so it's easier.
Yes! At least to get people's attention. Though Shishimaru-kun didn't think it was a good idea so now I'm rethinking that a little, but why were you forced out of a jet plane...?
[Um.] Sharing sounds nice...Kyoya never used to share with me because he said it was disgusting and beneath him, but he never even really gave it a chance! [Huff.] A little of everything?
Oh please, Bakaomi wouldn't know a fun idea if it bit him. He might still have the same trauma I do - one of our senpai forced us into it for a training camp. I thought that waking up at 4 in the morning was bad enough, but then that....!
[he sticks his tongue out?? god, this is where senri's problems with rich people come from,,]
Buuuut a little of everything sounds perfect! Is Kyoya one of your friends...?
[senri is a little surprised that tamaki hasn't been assaulted by his mask - but he won't complain. for as long as he can, he'll bring tamaki through the high school section of the wing, looking around as he does and laughing]
Have you ever been to a commoner's school before....?
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WEEK 3, THURSDAY
More or less, despite the fact he knows he's going to be put back into his robes and mask the moment they leave he took the time to look nice.]
What do you think? Does it suit me? [Judging by the smile he knows it does and he's just being a little egotistical.]
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Senri cleaned up for the date - trading his usual uniform and casual clothes for a nice clean outfit himself, even though it's a little ruined by the scarf that he really felt like he couldn't live without. well, he supposes that maybe it'll be fine if he just pretends that he's going on a winter date.
it's a shame that senri is still so heart eyes over someone that he knows that he can't have, now more than ever.]
Mm-hmm. You look good in white.
[and he'll bring out a bouquet of flowers he gathered - ]
I know that you'll get tired of these from me eventually, but I'm just all the more convinced that you have the kind of face that deserves flowers.
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...thank you. [For both the flowers and the compliment and wait who the hell is trying to romance who here.] Why would I ever tire of these? It's a beautiful gift. [There's a small clunk on the piano which is a vase materializing out of nowhere and Beauty taking the bouquet, putting it into the vase for safe-keeping. Once that's done though, he's also going to get a little closer to tuck his own rose neatly into Senri's scarf.]
And now we match. [He's very pleased with himself, thank you.] Though this rose is nothing compared to your natural beauty, I would be honored if you accepted it.
[How much of this is Beauty being a host and Beauty actually knowing what he's doing? Let's find out.]
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Senri is charmed, because of course he is? he loves attention and this sort of thing is fun - even though it does partially feel a little bit like make believe. he wonders if that's alright, if that's what he wants for this evening, and he decides he'll let the thought simmer for a little bit more.]
Wooow, I can really see why Tamaki was able to run a host cub. My heart rate might've picked up a little bit?
[it did, that's not a tease - but oh well. he supposes that this is just what infatuation does.]
Shall we go?
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Wherever you go, I'll go. [Shut the fuck up, Tamaki.]
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Senri will place his hand in Tamaki's, and his brow furrows first.]
... before we go, I think I have something to tell you? And then - you can tell me if you'd still like to go on a date with me. Or if we can go as friends, or as a god and a participant - however you want it to be.
Will you listen?
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[He stops laying it on thick for the moment though, hand carefully curling around Senri's even as he's giving him a curious, questioning look.] Are you alright? If this is about the cold it doesn't affect me. Do you want another jacket?
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Eh, really? I don't have to wear the gloves then?
[he's absolutely wearing gloves]
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[ . . . . yep, he's going to pull off his gloves then. because he'd rather hold onto tamaki's hand directly. he keeps thinking about how he should tell tamaki the thing that he wants to, how important it is -
but it's not wonderful news. in fact, it could worsen their relationship. can't senri just lie and keep it a secret forever? maybe they can keep pretending that nothing is wrong.
ah, it's so tempting.]
Your hand is so warm...
[meanwhile senri's is absolutely frigid]
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You poor thing...[It's soft and slightly amused and also slightly worried because freezing sucks.] At least the week is almost over, and with it this curse.
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It's okay, I'm stronger than I look.
[ . . . .
he has to change. he can't stay the same, hiding behind lies just because he's scared of losing people - it's not fair.]
Gods can see everything right? The conversations that we have with each other.... even if no one else is around.
You know, I asked Bakaomi to go with me to the carnival last night too, because I was too cold to sleep.
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Did it help take your mind off of things? [Where is this going...let's be honest, Tamaki probably saw them and just changed the channel, so to speak, knowing Senri was in good hands.]
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[senri,,]
.... he said that he likes me, and I don't know when or how that happened, but I'm not ungrateful for it. I think... I really like him too, somewhere beneath all the irritation. I know that I can trust him, and I hope that we can make this work, because I really want it to work.
[ . . . and he sighs, looking down at their hands as opposed to tamaki directly.]
.... but I like you. And I think he knows that too - I'm not good at hiding that, of all things. I still want to go on a date with you, as long as we can promise that it'll just be a dream for one night, and we can wake up tomorrow and still be okay. It's selfish, and I always ask a lot of you - but I really need you to tell me no this time, if you don't want to.
I get that you don't feel the same way - but I thought... for once it might help to be honest about something.
[and he hopes to every god, including this one, that maybe he won't be proven wrong.]
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On the other hand, Tamaki also fails at being able to see what's right in front of him and understand himself. This has happened before, and maybe that's the part that actually makes his chest ache for that brief moment.
"Because if you fall in 'love', someone will be sad. If you fall in love, would it bring the family to quarrel with one another?"
"Don't lose to your trauma, give it all you've got!"
It's...hard to think past those old things, and it's why he simply stares and ignores those old thoughts and memories. Instead, his hand tightens around Senri's and holds on for the time being.
It's...a lost cause? A dream...]
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It's a familiar feeling…a father giving away a child, but he's not foolish enough to think about it twice. This was…defeat, in a way. But a happy sort of defeat, and while he knows he should maybe clarify…does it matter? In the end, Tamaki knows that as much as he wants it Senri can't stay forever. None of them can.
It's a lonely sort of realization, but there's time to reflect on that later. This isn't the day for that. This is the day to spend with someone he cares for, and the only shift in his expression is a soft smile.]
Dreams are amazing, aren't they? Making as many dreams as possible come true has always been a wish I've had. For tonight, I can be yours and you can be mine and tomorrow…
[…well.] Thank you, Senri. For being honest with me.
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and there's the flicker of surprise on Senri's face - because even now, he didn't think that Tamaki would agree. even now, he thought that there was a chance that he'd be turned away. he wouldn't be able to blame him. Senri is a liar, and a deceptive person, no matter how good his intentions are. someone as beautiful inside and out as Tamaki could very easily find something wrong with him and cast him away.
but he doesn't.
even now, he doesn't.
maybe that's part of why Senri came to care for him so much in the first place. Senri's hands tremble in Tamaki's - whether from emotion of the cold, he's not sure anymore - but he focuses to try to get them to stop. he takes another step closer so that he's in Tamaki's personal space, peering up at him, eyes just as bright and defiant as ever. he's upset on the inside, because he still doesn't now how Tamaki really feels but - ]
I'd do anything for you, and I hope you know that by now.
[ . . . ]
But if I'm yours - even if it's just for a little while - can't you stand to look a little bit happier about it? Or else I might get offended.
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I'm very happy. [Which is true, but Tamaki's also grown used to being happy and sad all at once and never really letting that show. He pulls back then, the smile a little wider as he searches Senri's face.] My apologies, but perhaps I've simply been stunned by the idea you would want to spend an evening with me.
[Being the prince comes easily to him. He doesn't have to bother thinking about the fact that there's maybe some truth in those words now, too.]
Shall we?
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even if the infatuation does, he sort of hopes the excitement and light will always stay.]
Of course. I think I have a thing or two to show you about how commoners throw a carnival.
[and he squeezes Tamaki's hand once before walking toward the parlor door, tilting his head as he goes.]
You're so mean... I already told you that you were on my list of people that I wanted to go on a date with. You're not allowed to act like you're surprised.
[all of senri's cards were on the table, after all. no sleight of hand or magic trick, this time.]
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"All I can do is assure you I will be doing my best to protect both of them, even if it goes against my own best interests."
What did it matter? There was no way he could ever ask any of them to stay. And perhaps, maybe, he was always sort of destined to be separated from family one way or another.
But it's easy to keep that locked up and tied with a nice little bow in the back of his head, because all he does is laugh as he allows Senri to lead. He's unsure if his mask will come on again, and he finds himself thinking maybe it wouldn't be the worst thing right now.
What an ugly thought.]
I am so allowed to be surprised, considering your other choices and the fact there was a list at all. [It's teasing, but also Senri come the fuck on.] However, I'm honored to be your escort this evening and I look forward to our time together. [...there's a real smile though.] It's been a while since I've been to a carnival anyway, so this sounds fun.
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[but he's just teasing, because of course he is. it comes with a little wink and once they exit the parlor, he moves to interlace their fingers, a small little gesture that he hopes will twine them together, for just an evening.]
... you're really sounding like a host tonight, though. And while I can't say that I dislike it... I hope that I'll get to talk to Tamaki - the Beauty that I know - soon too.
[the silly, wonderful person who will always take care of him, through everything. the person that senri wants to take care of too, in the little ways that he knows how.]
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It's also why he nearly walks into the doorframe as they exit the parlor. The mask doesn't automatically come on, and Tamaki wonders if it's just because they're alone. He doesn't quite know how to feel about that sentiment, but rather he bows his head and smiles again.]
...your wish is my command. [One last princely request, but he can do that.] I've been seeing a lot of people this week for audiences. I have to be a perfect host because I can't have hot air balloons yet.
[What.]
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Hot air balloons? Is that what you're thinking of for your wing? [and here's the horrible thing - ] Ah, I want to see that! I've never been in one.... The last time I was so high up in the air, I was being forced out of a jet.
[hm?]
Well, I don't think the carnival has hot air balloons, but we can definitely do absolutely everything else. Do you like carnival food? It's all a little heavy, but we can share and split things up so it's easier.
[and cuter.]
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[Um.] Sharing sounds nice...Kyoya never used to share with me because he said it was disgusting and beneath him, but he never even really gave it a chance! [Huff.] A little of everything?
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[he sticks his tongue out?? god, this is where senri's problems with rich people come from,,]
Buuuut a little of everything sounds perfect! Is Kyoya one of your friends...?
[senri is a little surprised that tamaki hasn't been assaulted by his mask - but he won't complain. for as long as he can, he'll bring tamaki through the high school section of the wing, looking around as he does and laughing]
Have you ever been to a commoner's school before....?
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