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Prince Henry Tudor VII ([personal profile] helpusduelist) wrote in [community profile] the_campus2013-12-23 10:26 pm
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Masquerade Christmas Party!

[Likely to the surprise of most people, the lounge in the Campus has been re-purposed today. Anyone trying to come by has gotten blocked by some strange little girl (or boy), who wouldn't let them in no matter what. Now, near the end of the day, the doors are no longer guarded, and it's easy to see why just looking in.

With Jack and Mahad's help, Henry's decorated the lounge in a very masquerade-party-esque design, with masks hung at the door for anyone who didn't (or couldn't) bring their own, a lot of refreshments of all kinds (both modern and from his time in England), and some music he's managed to rig up through some things he found in the Campus. There's a Christmas tree sort of awkwardly pushed in the corner, with the main area of the room empty of everything for chatting or dancing while a few more comfortable chairs line the wall with the usual tables.

Henry himself might be hard to spot, because for once, that hair of his doesn't give him away. Thanks to Jack's help, it's been tied back and dyed completely black, with a mask and a simple silk outfit further hiding him; after all, it's very rare he's out of his armor, and his deck is safely hidden inside of his clothing.

At the moment, he's simply hovering near the edge of the room, watching everyone quietly and musingly.]
fluffydeathdealer: Ryou (Ahahaha! Haha! ...haaa.)

[personal profile] fluffydeathdealer 2013-12-24 10:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[...he can tell what that look means. He didn't mean to upset him, but since Henry knows about his little problem, he would figure it out pretty easily. And he had deliberately used the same vague terms that Ryou had.

Smiling at Henry, he relaxes fully at last, calm now.]


I'll explain properly later, Shoutei. It's a long story and it's not really fit for a party. Why don't you come over later, or tomorrow? I'll cook you dinner and explain everything there.

[That way, he can work everything out and explain it without fear of being listened in on by the other people here.]

In the meantime, please just try to enjoy the party. It's a really cool experience.
onethirdthesoul: anime (shock and hurt)

[personal profile] onethirdthesoul 2013-12-24 10:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[He nods at the invitation, silently agreeing to it. Maybe that would be for the best. While he's there, he can tell Aniki about Rin-chan too.

But as far as having fun goes...]


I'll try, Aniki. [He brings his glass up to take a sip, but knocks it into his mask instead and spills some on himself.] Ahh! Oh no!
onethirdthesoul: (solemn)

[personal profile] onethirdthesoul 2013-12-24 10:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[Ryou was about to thank Henry when he continued on, the confession easing his nerves a little. Not having to hide it was a relief, but not the core of the issue.

He speaks back quietly as well.]


Thank you, Henry-san, but if you know that much, then you'll know it's not you I'm afraid of.
onethirdthesoul: anime (something inside me)

[personal profile] onethirdthesoul 2013-12-24 11:07 pm (UTC)(link)
[He blinks a few times, looking a bit shocked. He's thankful for the sentiment, but Ryou has no idea who either of those people are! Let alone what this guy means by calling upon his monsters--wait, monsters?!]

...Um, okay.

[He glances sidelong at Aniki.]
fluffydeathdealer: Ryou (Hehehehe oh Jou)

[personal profile] fluffydeathdealer 2013-12-24 11:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[He has to laugh. That's such a flood of information that he's sure his younger alternate doesn't have a clue about.]

The easiest way to explain it, Shoutei, is that father is basically a 'Diabolist'.

[The Monster World class that specialized in dealing with devils. It was the closest thing he could offer as an explanation.]
onethirdthesoul: anime (sweet smile)

[personal profile] onethirdthesoul 2013-12-24 11:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, right, o-of course!

[Oh god what kind of people is he dealing with here?! First spirit-possessed Ancient Egyptian artifacts, then Lisa explodes in the bathroom or something, then his roommate turns out to be a robot, and now real-life Diabolists--what next?!]
fluffydeathdealer: Ryou (I'm serious!)

[personal profile] fluffydeathdealer 2013-12-24 11:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[Lifting a hand, he pats him on the head in a comforting manner. Speaking in a soft and comforting tone, reminiscent of someone's mother, he smiles brightly.]

Now, now... You'll get used to it.
onethirdthesoul: (horror)

[personal profile] onethirdthesoul 2013-12-25 12:07 am (UTC)(link)
[Ryou has a distinct feeling that he'll have to get used to it.. He hangs his head and sighs as his Aniki pats it.

...But then, seeing that little spirit girl? He just screams.]


G-g-ghooost!
fluffydeathdealer: Ryou (Ah! That's the rarest card of all!)

[personal profile] fluffydeathdealer 2013-12-25 12:09 am (UTC)(link)
Ah! It's okay, Shoutei! She's nice. This is Lyna-san, and she's one of Father's summons.
onethirdthesoul: anime (sweet smile)

[personal profile] onethirdthesoul 2013-12-25 12:30 am (UTC)(link)
One of his what?

[This was really too much to take in! Ryou gives the girl another look, wincing a little.]

...Um, hi? [He smiles nervously (not that they can see it), awkwardly waving a hand.]
fluffydeathdealer: Ryou (Well actually...)

[personal profile] fluffydeathdealer 2013-12-25 12:35 am (UTC)(link)
He can summon the monsters he's allied to. She's in spiritual form right now, so she can't really speak or even properly touch. Anything she can do will be harmless. So there's nothing to worry about, even if she was hostile, which she isn't.

[Even without seeing the look on his face, he can see the signs that the other teen is overwhelmed.]

Sorry, Shoutei. It's been a bit of a roller-coaster for you today, hasn't it?
onethirdthesoul: (solemn)

[personal profile] onethirdthesoul 2013-12-25 01:11 am (UTC)(link)
... [Ryou just nods, averting his eyes from the strange spirit girl.]

It would have been nice to learn one thing at a time instead of all at once--I mean--not that I'm complaining! It's just...

[SIGH]
fluffydeathdealer: Ryou (Could you please stop?)

[personal profile] fluffydeathdealer 2013-12-25 01:13 am (UTC)(link)
I understand. Do you wanna go and sit down? I can send Henry over when he comes back with that towel.
onethirdthesoul: anime (sweet smile)

[personal profile] onethirdthesoul 2013-12-25 01:18 am (UTC)(link)
Un, that'd be nice...thank you, Aniki. [And maybe then the spirit will stop laughing every time he jumps or cries out.

...Probably not.]
fluffydeathdealer: Ryou (Default)

[personal profile] fluffydeathdealer 2013-12-25 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
[Ryou gently directs him to the comfortable chairs, makes sure he has food within reach, and leaves him to it - making sure to take Lyna out of his sight too. When Henry returns, he calmly points him out and explains quickly and quietly-]

He's feeling a little overwhelmed... All of this magic stuff is really surprising him.

[Before leaving them to their own devices.]
onethirdthesoul: (solemn)

[personal profile] onethirdthesoul 2013-12-28 11:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you. [He graciously bows his head and takes the towel, using it to try and sop up some of the liquid.]

And...a little. This whole place is, really.
onethirdthesoul: (eh?)

[personal profile] onethirdthesoul 2013-12-30 11:51 am (UTC)(link)
Well that's one small comfort, I guess, ehehe...

[He'd been forced to accept that pretty swiftly, considering the other him.]

I don't mind learning new things, or meeting new people, so I guess it could be worse. [Still, this hardly counts as learning.]