RIVER AND RUGGIE PROM DRESS PERSONAL STORY
PART 1
FOREST
Ruggie: You’re way too nice, Riv.
Ruggie: Doin’ all that work for free… It's like a nightmare!
River: It’s not totally for free.
River: We get to take the leftover food home with us, and we got some gorgeous designer dresses out of it.
Ruggie: Huh? If there’s free food, then I’ll help too!
River: Most of the work is done, though. Just eat as much as you can on the actual day.
Ruggie: Oh, I will.
Ruggie: You’re gonna have to pry me away from the snack table yourself if you want me to dance.
Ruggie: By the way, am I supposed to ask you to go with me?
Ruggie: I don’t have anything flashy planned, but I can come up with something.
Ruggie: I can make one of those potions that spell your name in fireworks.
River: Don’t! Every time I used to see a promposal video online, I cringed so hard.
River: You’re obviously my date, so there’s no need to ask.
Ruggie: Shishishi~ This is why you’re my favorite person.
Ruggie: So low maintena— AHHH!!”
*CRASH*
River: Ruggie! What the hell happened?
Ruggie: I feel like I was pushed…
???: Hehehe!
River: Hey! Who’s there?
???: Hehehehehe!!
Ruggie: OW!
River: Fairies! They seem to have a grudge against you…
Ruggie: Ow ow ow! Stop pulling my hair!
River: Leave him alone!
River: Dammit! I can’t stop all three of them!
River: Take my hand, Ruggie!
Ruggie: Got it…
Ruggie: AAHHH!!
Ruggie: They knocked me in a damn bush!
River: Stop! He didn’t do anything to you!
Ruggie: Grrrr..
Ruggie: Laugh With Me!
Fairies: Hmmm..?
River: They’re just lying down midair.
River: They’re kinda cute when they’re lying there doing nothing.
Ruggie: Ahh, they ruined my hair!
River: It’s full of twigs…
River: Hey, if we go back to my dorm, won’t they just follow you until you stop your unique magic?
Ruggie: Yep, and if I do that, they might just attack me again… hahh…
River: What if I just… grab them so you can run away?
Ruggie: Let’s try.
River: Aaaand…
River: Got ‘em.
Ruggie: I’ll see you back at your dorm!
Fairies: Hehehehe~
River: Look, what you did would be really funny if it was to someone else, but don’t ruin my boyfriend’s cute hair.
Fairies: *Chatter chatter*
River: Man… you need to find a better way to have your fun.
River: He’s long gone, so you can go now.
River: But don’t follow me!
*Buzz buzz*
River: Hm. They actually left.
River: Hope I can find my way out of this forest…
RAMSHACKLE DORM - RIVER’S ROOM
Ruggie: Tch, my nose is bleeding.
River: There are tissues in the top drawer.
River: It’s not broken, is it?
Ruggie: No. I think I just got stabbed in the nostril with a twig.
Ruggie: How many are left, anyway? Feels like you’ve been pullin’ my hair for hours now.
River: Looks like… three more. Almost done.
Ruggie: Ow! That one was buried deep!
River: Two… one…
River: Finished.
Ruggie: Now I gotta wash my hair before that winged girl makes more comments on my screwed up hair…
River: Make sure you treat those cuts, too.
River: Don’t want them getting in the way on prom night.
Ruggie: Right. See ya.
PART 2
RAMSHACKLE DORM - RIVER’S ROOM
River: Those cuts healed well!
Ruggie: This foundation is too thick! How much did it cost!?
River: Don’t worry about it.
Ruggie: How can I not!?
Valkyrie: Yo, can I come in?
River: Sure!
Ruggie: No.
Valkyrie: You guys are taking sooo long! If you don’t wanna be late, you better let me take you~
Valkyrie: Gotta go soon cuz I have to help Floyd bring food to the place.
River: We’re being fashionably late. It’s our right as the organizers to have a lavish entrance.
Ruggie: I don’t get it, but she promised there’d still be plenty of food, so I don’t care.
Valkyrie: Is that why Iris and Jamil are being all lazy on the couch?
Valkyrie: I don’t get this at all…
Valkyrie: Well, if you’re gonna slack off, then I see no reason to keep Floyd waiting!
Valkyrie: Byyyyyee!
Ruggie: Hope Floyd doesn’t think we’re the reason his date showed up late…
River: Ugh… don’t give me nightmares…
River: There, your makeup is done.
Ruggie: Great. Can I finish getting dressed now?
River: Yep. Don’t forget your tie.
PROM VENUE - INSIDE
Ruggie: Empanadas! What’s in them?
Ruggie: Ahh, it doesn’t matter! I’ll have a bunch anyways!
River: You were so worried about there not being enough food left, but you’re the one not leaving enough for anyone else.
Ruggie: Uh... sorry?
River: No you’re not.
River: Hand me one of those chocolate cupcakes.
Valkyrie: Oh shit! There’s only one mini quiche left?
Valkyrie: Ruggie, grab that for me before someone else takes it!
Ruggie: Here. You got lucky!
Valkyrie: Thanks! Floyd wanted this so bad.
River: Why isn’t he here with you?
Ruggie: Why is the man making his girl get the food? He’s got no respect.
Valkyrie: He got a little dizzy after our flight, so I told him I’d get him something to make him feel better.
River: You two were flying around in your prom clothes? How’d you keep your hair and makeup so perfect after that?
Valkyrie: Been flying my whole life. Got this down to a science!
Valkyrie: Gonna make sure he doesn’t barf! Bye bye!
Ruggie: I was concerned for her at first having Floyd as a date, but she might be the only person who can keep up with him.
River: Love works in mysterious ways.
Iris: Riv! We gotta start getting some footage before it’s too late!
Ruggie: Hmph. Iris coming in to ruin the night, yet again.
River: You can’t blame this on her. We’re contractually obligated to film.
River: Keep enjoying the food. I’ll be back soon.
PART 3
PROM VENUE - INSIDE
River: Ruggie! I finally got a break.
Ruggie: I’ve been waitin’ forever!
River: You look like you’ve been keeping yourself entertained pretty well!
Ruggie: I got to try all the food! Still missed you, though~
River: Obviously. Haaa… I’ve been running around all night.
River: But I need to get a dance in.
River: One dance, then go outside with me for some fresh air?
Ruggie: Works for me, but we better make it a damn good dance if we’re only doing one!
PROM VENUE - OUTSIDE
River: Hm, looks like Val and Floyd are on another flight.
Ruggie: She’s doing flips in the air! Isn’t that gonna make him even sicker?
River: Too bad I can’t get a video of Floyd’s inevitable vomiting. Bet that would go viral.
Ruggie: That would make the night romantic for them.
River: Heh. Well, it’s romantic over here, at least.
Ruggie: You look beautiful under the string lights, Riv! You would even look good in crappy fluorescent lights.
River: Aw, you’re such a charming little hyena~
River: And you look especially handsome and cute tonight.
Ruggie: We can still hear the music out here. Got enough energy for one more dance?
River: For you, of course.
PROM VENUE - OUTSIDE
River: I can’t believe the night went so smoothly.
River: I know there’s still ten minutes left, but I feel like I can finally relax already.
Ruggie: You worked too hard. Be sure to eat a lot of the leftover food when you get home.
River: Oh, I will. Especially if any of those chocolate covered strawberries are left.
Ruggie: People are gonna flood out soon. I don’t wanna be stuck in that crowd.
River: Me neither. And I seriously need a cup of tea to ease my muscles.
River: So sore… Hope Iris isn’t in too much pain.
Ruggie: Heh. I know a place in town.
Ruggie: The tea is only 100 Madol per cup, but it’s higher quality than you’d think.
Ruggie: The least I could do is treat you to a cup.
River: You sure about that, big spender?
Ruggie: Positive~
River: Then lead the way!
RAMSHACKLE DORM - OUTSIDE
River: Man, that tea was amazing!
River: Thanks for springing for a whole pot.
Ruggie: What’s 500 Madol if it makes my girl happy?
River: You don’t have to act strong for me. I know that hurt your wallet.
Ruggie: Yeah… I don’t think I’ll be able to do that again.
River: That’s fine. Tonight was a special occasion.
Ruggie: One day, I’ll be treatin’ you to way better than that.
River: I know. I look forward to it.
*KISS*
Ruggie: Hey, you got time for me to come in~?
River: I wish, but I’m way too tired.
River: But I’ll meet you at your dorm tomorrow morning with some prom leftovers for breakfast.
Ruggie: I can live with that.
Ruggie: Uh… Riv?
River: Yeah?
Ruggie: I-I had a really good time tonight. With you.
River: I had a great time with you too, Ruggie.
River: Something about a dance really makes things seem more… official?
River: Like we’re solidified as a proper teen couple.
Ruggie: Yeah, I getcha.
Ruggie: W-well, I’m gonna go before I say something else embarrassing.
Ruggie: See ya, beautiful!
River: Later, cutie!
*DOOR SHUT*
River: Ryder, are you back yet? Do we have any chocolate strawberries left?
Iris: She just left to say bye to Deuce.
Iris: Sooo, how was your big romantic night with your boyfriend?
River: Perfect!
Iris: He must’ve been super in love with you tonight to buy you a drink, even if it was just cheap tea.
River: Of course he is! I was a shining star tonight!
Iris: Hehe, you definitely were.
River: Now, tell me about your date with Jamil~
Iris: It wasn’t a real date!