she wolf.

[fourcards]

CLOSERS ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀一 harpy !

an impulse klepto at its finest. really, she tends to have sticky fingers!

likes to use cards as weapons, especially when they go boom with imbued power

playfully flirts with others though usually is always the one to turn them down

drinks respecting women juice every day and she’ll make everyone else do it, too

prefers challenges over easy missions as they bore her quite easily

wears an electric dog collar thanks to vultures to keep her in line if she disobeys

is a heavy drinker and likes gambling a lot! meaning i will absolutely tag her drinking as necessary

「 APPLICATION 」「 STATISTICS 」「 PLOTTER 」

[sickhackbassist]

"Harpy. Ehehe..." It thankfully rolled off the tongue really easily. Nothing that should pose a problem to say out loud in case the alcohol managed to get too much for the bassist. As if that wasn't going to always be a problem regardless of how hard Kikuri tried either.

"Ah it's not that I don't have money for drinks everyday. But well I don't really have a job just yet either. And well...when I do get a gig once and awhile I usually go off to spend it that night."

Drinking. If that wasn't obvious enough by how she danced around the point enough.

"But I can still take care of myself without it! And if I don't I have drinks in the fridge, usually..."

[fourcards]

❝ Oh. Neither do I, ❞ she chimes back, a little too chipper for that sort of information to seem happy about. maybe it was just the influence of alcohol that made her feel overall happy, though at the same time... ❝ I just borrow a few bottles here and there. Or my friend gets me some when he least expects it. ❞ the way she casually talks about stealing is a little too concerning, to be honest, and yet she carries on anyway.

offering a little wink, her smile never seems to falter all the same. ❝ Why not try going that route when it gets a little rough in the wallet? ❞ she's curious, though she knows the majority of people's answers when it comes to talking about actual theft.

❝ I could even give you a few tips to get away like a smooooth criminal~. ❞

[sendousha]

Smoothing the deck into a neat stack, Aichi's head swayed to dispel any sense she should feel responsible. If she wanted to pursue playing, then she'd get the hang of it in time. After all, it had taken him a little while to truly learn everything and take off the training wheels. He couldn't imagine anyone would be able to play any game after just one session.

"I'll brainstorm ways to help lay it out in a way that won't feel like homework. The last thing you'd want in a place where there's no obligation to study or work is to do just that when it's not for you".

Truthfully, he was a little anxious about fumbling with her game, even after laying a solid case for why she shouldn't be hard on herself for needing time. Though to hear poker came as a surprise. "Yeah, I've heard of it, but it felt like a game that was more reserved for adults, probably because of associations with gambling and casinos. There would never be anything to stop someone younger learning through video games or just amongst friends. So your game is based on that?"

[fourcards]

HE WAS A GOOD KID, wasn't he? the way he offers to help her out, even when it would be a little difficult to find a way that wasn't like studying. ❝ I'm a school drop-out, so I've never been good at tests or studies. So thanks for getting it. ❞ whether or not that was because of the subject and her being at union was another thing, but in the end the result was the same 一 she simply had no capacity for it after having become a phantom thief at the ripe age of sixteen.

❝ It's played a lot in casinos, that's right. But that doesn't mean it's the only place it can be played, ❞ she explains, wondering if maybe it was too much. ❝ It is! It's one of them based on poker, at least. There are other games, too. Like Blackjack which is pretty simple. Oh! Thirty-One is a pretty fun game, too! The basis is you try to get as close to thirty-one as you can before someone calls out to reveal your hands. Eh... that one needs at least four players, though. Euchre, too... it's why it's a little harder to play those with just two people. ❞ and she'd know, she would often play them against herself to the best of her ability while a little too drunk.

❝ But if you don't want to, we can do something else~. Most games I know are from casinos... but that doesn't mean you have to gamble actual money away if you're not into that. ❞

[fourcards]

❝ When you take a lady on a date, you should treat her well. And if you don't, please remember that I'm out there. ❞

[sonofgorgo]

" Being used to is no reason not to enjoy the occassion, even days later." or, at least, that's what his friends often did their best to remind him off. birthdays were difficult– not for a lack of no wish to celebrate but having no real concrete date over millions of cycles makes pinpointing one difficult. " What's your preferred flavor of cake?"

[fourcards]

❝ It's a little hard to enjoy when you're on your lonesome. I guess a nice bottle of alcohol would do the trick, though. ❞ but when he asks about the flavor of cake, she already knows what he's up to. still, she wouldn't deny it and, even if she did, he'd probably still do it anyway. ❝ I'm a vanilla girlie. But I'm not very picky when it comes to my sweets since I don't get to eat too much of them. ❞

[fourcards]

❝ Oh... it's gotten to busy lately, I forgot my birthday a couple days ago. I guess it's easy to forget things like that when you're held up here time and again, isn't it? It's like after some point, a lot of the little things start to slip away from you that you're so used to from back home. ❞

[sickhackbassist]

"Well when I can get enough to pay for 'em..." The hardest part of living on a budget like hers was actually finding it in her to not splurge on anything but her usual. But if someone was offering then it was a completely different ballgame...

"That's real sweet of ya'! Name's Kikuri by the way. What's the lovely person I'll be drinking with tonight go by?"

[fourcards]

GET ENOUGH TO PAY FOR THEM? that alone makes her realize the other must have a tough time with funds compared to her. and yet, in the others' defense, she was likely working for the money to spend on it, unlike harpy who would swipe a bottle or two, if not trainer's wallet for it. ❝ Oh. You can call me Harpy, ❞ she replies, taking another swig of her glass.

❝ Is your budget really that bad that you can't afford a drink a day? I mean. I get it. Usually my team has to take my alcohol away from me. But I'm still able to have a swig or two on the regular. ❞

[fourcards]

❝ Starify wrapped this, Starify wrapped that. But has anyone wrapped you in their arms this year? ❞

[sonofgorgo]

" Not unless you want it to feel like you've been licking a salt block." it's a common misconception. there's been a few times others have asked him that very question and his answer remains the same. of course, each time before this, mydei had no problems letting the other party learn first-hand. however, what was needed for the recipe was what was left in the bottle and he'd rather not have to go out and buy another bottle.

" Hm, thank you. There's more to life than battle, after all. These hands should be used for more than strife." especially life now. with the journey over, he has more free time than he knows what to do with. so as the steam rising comes to a slow halt as he places a lid over the steak, his attention turns towards the others. " Few can learn to cook. It's easy to throw ingredients into a pan, but it's also just as easy to put the wrong seasoning and ruin the flavor entirely."

[fourcards]

HER NOSE WRINKLES A BIT, imagining what that must taste like. ❝ Sounds like what you'd taste having a salt-rimmed margarita, ❞ she chimes, though at least you would have the drink to chase the salt right down after the fact. but in this case? it sounds more unpleasant than what she'd like to go through.

❝ Ooh. I've heard of similar things. It's like when you put too much into a mixer and you don't get the equal flavors! ❞ no, harpy, that isn't anything like with the complexities of cooking. ❝ But that just means you've been at this for a while. It takes some time to learn. But also it takes some real skill, too. Do you cook often for your friends? ❞

[sonsolarpunk]

His eyes lock onto the watch she holds out between them. If she was some kinda klepto, it made sense why she’d go after something so trivial. No one needed a watch here when they had phones.

Well, he wore a watch in his civilian clothes, but that was mostly because he didn’t always like dealing with new technology.

“That watch might mean something important. We only really come here with the clothes on our backs, remember? That watch might be the only thing that they have from home.” 

He held out his hand, hoping she truly meant it when she said she’d hand it over. He was usually pretty good at appealing to people’s humanity. 

Wait, what?

It was the oldest trick in the book, her trying to appeal to him as well. He reminded himself not to fall for it, instead trying to give her his most disapproving look. 

“Just because there’s no jails doesn’t mean you can’t be punished—” He started, quickly backtracking when he realized how that might come off. “I mean—consequences. There’s consequences for doing wrong. Do you really want me to have to keep an eye on you?”

[fourcards]

HONESTLY, SHE NEVER THOUGHT OF IF THAT WAY. not that she put much thought into things when she did get into the groove of stealing stuff as petty as this. grand heists were far different than merely plucking something from someone's wrist or pocket, especially when she had sent several calling cards ahead of time to heighten the security all for her enjoyment.

❝ Ahah... I guess you're right about that. But they could've also gotten here. That doesn't change it could've been a gift. It just looked so pricy. I'm used to snagging a thing or two from the rich to give to those more needy, you know? ❞ he doesn't, probably, given he isn't the thief here in this particular scenario.

still, she'll hand it over to him just as she said she would, her smile never changing. and once it transfers over, she stays near the ledge, giving a glance down at the streets below before back to him.

❝ Hehe. I think it'd be pretty thrilling having you chase me around. ♡ It's not every day you get a handsome superhero keeping an eye on you, right? That means it'd be a a treat. ❞ compared to the corporations that did unprecedented things, he seemed like he at least would treat someone with respect. ❝ What do you say? Should we make it a special kind of date? ❞

[sickhackbassist]

"Drinks like these are some of my favorite back home! I could go the entire night with 'em." Maybe the was alcohol speaking for Kikuri in this case but it wasn't too far from the truth. Most if not all booze went down fairly easily regardless of who was serving it. And all of it was still that much more enjoyable...

"I'll be down if you are!" Hopefully her wallet could actually handle it but the other individual was too cute to pass up the offer. " 'Specially if it's drinking with ya'."

[fourcards]

❝ Ooh! You're into these types of drinks back home, too? A cutie and can hold her weight. I'm really drinking with good company here. ❞ like two peas in a pod, she can only relate to it, though perhaps her own reasons might differ. in the end, harpy drank this much to forget a lot of rather unsavory things, but it was still usually a good time with the company it oft brought.

❝ I'm down. Why would I end my night so early when I have you? ❞ she offers a wink, waving down the waiter once more for another round to be delivered. ❝ I'll get this round. No worries, okay? ♡ ❞ nor did she seem to have worry herself about how much this all might cost, especially with phone twirling in hand.

[sendousha]

She had been so eager to play that it must have been disheartening to struggle getting things to click. He felt bad that it seemed to not be working yet, perhaps he'd gotten too rusty as a guide — playing came naturally, like jumping onto a bike and remember how to pedal just fine, but nobody else had that depth of investment.

His palms shaped the deck with an apologetic smile. "Sure thing. I'm sorry this is taking some getting the hang of. Maybe I can write down the steps to help as a visual reference another time. But there were lots of games in the store my friends and I visit, so it's not like this is the only one we know. That said, I'm always really curious about games from other worlds and how they're structured. I'd be more than happy to see what yours is like".

[fourcards]

THAT LITTLE SMILE OF HIS MAKES HER FEEL BAD, just a smidgen for having him try to teach her. she was always so eager to jump into things that sometimes it didn't click she might need time to figure it out. but he had been so kind as to try, it was a little endearing, like a little sibling helping out their big sister when they didn't need to. ❝ Oh, you don't have to be sorry. I'm the school dropout here. It's probably a given I'd find it harder to grasp, ❞ she speaks, being a little self deprecative over it, though that was just her.

❝ But a visual reference might help. Though that'd be like studying... ❞ well, she didn't mind it so much. at least it would be studying something she was wanting to learn rather than some stuffy union classes. ❝ Ho ho? More games? I'd be interested in hearing about them. As for my game, have you heard of the word poker before? ❞

[sanpatron]

" Well, subtlety's never really been my thing. Especially when booze is involved. But you still called it cute, so that's gotta count for something. " he says in jest; flashing her a smile before continuing to drink. " Amen to that, girl. We either go big, or go home. And I ain't ready to get home until I'm blacked out and smiling like an idiot. "

" Couldn't help yourself, eh? " he laughs. " Don't blame you at all. I mean, this Aventura dude went all out with what he's offerin'. Good on him! Flaunt your wealth, brother! Makes me feel less guilty about reaping the rewards, hahaha! "

[fourcards]

❝ You're lucky I know you by now. Otherwise I'd be on guard with how nice you're being. Overly nice guys always have something they're up to. ❞ in her experience, at least. when she last met that one man, he had showered her in compliments from the get go and it had only instigated her fight or flight instinct. ❝ And if you're blacked out, how do you expect to get home? Oooh. Got found a date to carry you back? ❞

❝ He's probably just showing off. This is the type of guy I'd rob on the daily back in the day. ❞ along with a nice calling card to go with it, but those days were long gone... ❝ People are having a good time, though. So it can't be all that bad. Not many people get to go to big, sparkly parties like these. ❞

[sonofgorgo]

he probably shouldn't be laughing.

it's been so long since someone was so....shocked? flabbergasted? astounded to learn of his status as royalty. mydei was well aware of what the 'prophecy' was, it didn't change mydei's opinion that he lived as any other being in the galaxy did and to treat it as anything less than something real would be a disservice to not only himself but everyone he came to care for.

" You're right, I am." some think that mydeimos, son of gorgo, has no sense of humor. those people are wrong.

" If you want to follow the way things work, technically I'm the king now." it's said as if he was passing along the weather of the day. he makes no mention of his parents, but his smile grows a fraction as he continues to lead. it was odd, having them around again in that place beyond time. even so, a part of him believes that at the very least, his mother would be having the time of her life. " But don't worry. I expect no special treatment and wouldn't buy it even if there was." he's careful in guiding her into the next step, hand sliding to press flat against the small of harpy's back as he dipped her low.

[fourcards]

EVENTUALLY SHE SETTLES DOWN, relishing in the dance between the two of them despite the laughter, aware of the way his hand presses against the small of her back. she dips with grace, pulling herself back up with a confidence despite her initial reaction. her foot steps to the side, maneuvering around his so that their sides touch with an elegant flair, one arm wrapping around his neck after a quick twirl. ❝ King? I haven't met a king before. I did see someone once who wanted to make me his queen if he became king though, ❞ she chimes, seeming to take this a little bit better now that she's recalibrated. ❝ Unfortunately it didn't work so well for either of us. ❞

another step forward, fingers careful in how they hold his hand. eyes scan around the ballroom a little, gauging everyone else in turn, before returning to her dance partner at his next statement.

❝ Oho? Does that mean I still have a chance if I ask you out on a date? ❞

[sonofgorgo]

liquid courage was a powerful thing. he's seen far too many people, okheman and kremnoan alike, either make a fool of themselves or succeed in their drunken endeavors with a luck he thought only belonged to cipher. that tell-tale color on her cheeks gave away how she's spent her time here so far but mydei doesn't judge.

after spending so much time fighting and putting everything on the line, both him and his body deserves a rest. and he remembers the steps well enough. here is to the hope dancing translates across to all worlds. so he lets harpy lead and can't help the amused grin at her words. a fairytale, huh? there's something ironic in her words but that's a conversation for in the future.

" I suppose that's half true." when it came to his status, mydei never really cared about keeping it a secret. such things hardly mattered here and back in amphoreus, well, it was now mostly a title above all else. " When I was still a prince, my people wanted to throw a party for my coronation." in one of the many cycles where his family remained whole rather than become fractured. " My friends tried to come up with a dance and....failed, expectedly so. Coordination when you're drunk is hard to achieve." something he had no problem with. her confidence wasn't misplaced– it takes but under a minute for him to pick up to the beat, moving in tandem with harpy as if they've danced together plenty of times before. his grip on her hand is firm but gentle as he twirls her outwards, waiting until she was all but out of his grip before guiding her back with a laugh. "You're faring far better than them."

[fourcards]

HIS TALES ARE SOMETHING FUN TO LISTEN TO. or so she thinks, the way he speaks of them. it sounds like a fondness that one should have for such little moments in one's life 一 moments she, herself, had been robbed of since she was only sixteen. maybe that was why she seems to focus so intensely despite the drink she had had, lips turning into a smile that doesn't quite reach her eyes, though still something genuine enough. ❝ Wow. They should've known better. I totally get it. Half the time my team has to take away my alcohol when we have a mission to go on. ❞ but that didn't mean she knew where to keep some secret stashes just in case.

❝ I still think you should've made it a dance, though! Something like that? It'd like, be really unique. I bet nobody could think of recreating it! ❞ she lets out a little laugh, the twirl something fun, if not just a tad dizzying. ❝ That way, even if you're drunk, you can do it out of respect for royalty and all that, too, ❞ she adds, allowing him to keep the lead now. her feet are graceful, making room for his own when needed, the balls of her feet light with every step and...

wait. hold on.

just one moment.

aaaaaand一

❝ W-Wait. You were just joking about actually being a prince, right? ❞ she knows he wasn't. throughout this whole time, he'd been nothing but earnest, charmingly so, in response, and yet she still can't help but feel a surreal sense of realization strike her.

[sanpatron]

" Y'know, I've always thought you were insanely beautiful. " he starts off, placing a drink beside her as he begins to take a swig of his own. " But anytime I see you dress up like this? Christ... Feels like I always need a minute to let myself process it all. "

" How're things going? Find anything interesting? I'm sure you must've looked the whole place over at least twice now. "

@fourcards

[fourcards]

AND JUST LIKE THAT, the drink was already in her hands. no matter where she was, the woman would move quick, already pressing the glass to her lips, cheeks flushed with alcohol from drinks prior. ❝ Aww.~ How cute. You're really laying it on thick though, huh? ❞ not that she wouldn't take the compliment about her beauty. anyone could look gorgeous and be a hideous monstrosity on the inside, after all.

❝ I'm here for a good time. Not a long time. But I did see a few nice things in the halls... ❞ one of those nice things was the handsome blond she had been dancing with earlier, but that was another story. ❝ I haven't swiped anything if that's what you're asking. Maybe a bottle or two... ❞ and she wasn't planning on telling anyone where those were stashed as they spoke, especially not with the hiccup she just gave.

[sonofgorgo]

" You want to dance?" mydeimos isn't surprised at the proposal– harpy didn't strike him as the type to try and be coy about such requests. she approached him without hesitation, setting her empty glass to the side. from the looks of it, she was enjoying herself to the utmost. a good thing with any party– and given the lengths this aventurine went to in order to make it extravagant, at least it's being taken advantage of.

he debates for a moment before setting aside his own glass, leaning up and off the bar to take her outstretched hand. " I haven't done this in years, so I'll try not to step on your toes."

@fourcards - wintertide ball

[fourcards]

❝ What else would you do at a party? ❞ besides consuming copious amounts of your drink of choice and snacking on the buffet, that is. even now, the pink on her cheeks is enough to designate just how much she'd indulged until this moment. liquid courage, some would call it, though even if she hadn't touched a single drop, she would have likely asked him at some point anyway.

❝ Oh? It's like one of those fairytales, isn't it? Two leading each other to the dancefloor to enjoy a dance with one another... it's pretty romantic. ❞ of course she would wax on about that. and even if it was mostly in play, a part of her couldn't help but feel charmed at the scenario. ❝ It's fine. If you step on my toes, I'll just have to step on yours back. That way we're even. ❞ was that a threat or a tease? well, he'd find out depending. ❝ This song is pretty good, too. It's perfect for the dancefloor, ❞ she chimes, already having lead him straight into the thicket of it, turning to him. either way, she had some confidence in him, especially since she already seemed to be enjoying the sway of the beat without so much as looking at their feet.