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[reposing]

» WHO? Alucard & Minato; OPEN
» WHEN? Backdated to 8/27
» WHERE? Starting at Alucard's room, going to the Mess Hall, ending at the Observation Deck.
» WHAT? Alucard would really like to put on a romantic date for Minato. It has mixed results.
» WARNINGS? Hijinks
» NOTES? I plan to have on ongoing thread with Minato and an open top level describing the play, however I deeply encourage everyone to also do their own top levels/threads/whatever you'd like if you want to either interact with Alucard and Minato, or have reactions to the play the gang have put on, or heck whatever you want.

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[foolishjourney]

[He couldn't believe that Alucard had managed to put together an entire play without him knowing, all for the sake of having a proper night out to take him to. It really took Minato aback, and his brows had quirked up with interest as he'd accepted his invitation, obviously interested. No one had ever really made such a grand gesture for him before, so he almost didn't know how to react, or how to feel. Regardless, he was feeling pretty warm inside about it all, and no matter what it ended up looking like, given their limited resources, Minato was sure that this was a day he wouldn't forget, for one reason or another.

He felt like it'd be rude to not wear something nice at the very least, so he put together the best ensemble he could manage with his limited amounts of clothing: a jacket atop his shirt and jeans accompanied by his usual colorful magboots, just in case they ended up with any potential anti gravity situations again. Compared to Alucard, he felt extremely underdressed, though a slight quirk of a smile crosses his face as he enters nonetheless.]

You look very nice.

[He offers, standing up; he's pretty sure he'd never seen him wearing that before. Minato walks over, one hand stuffed in a pocket while the other moves to rest carefully in Alucard's, though for how long it'd remain was uncertain. Minato was still pretty antsy about PDA, so it'd likely get dropped in favor of slinking back into a pocket as soon as they got close.]

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And I enjoy your wardrobe, as always. [The compliment is genuine. Much of the fashion of the future doesn't entirely make sense to him, but he can appreciate it. More importantly, Minato is happy with it, so that means all the more to him.

Even if it isn't long, he's glad to have Minato's hand in his own. Gently, he squeezes it before guiding him down the hallway.]

I hope you enjoy tonight. I know what we can manage to do within our resources for enjoyment is fairly minimal, but I want this to be special for both of us.

[And most of all, to give Minato everything he can, for as long as Minato is still alive. Before he must return to his fate.]

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[Minato follows after him, expression quietly curious. The part of him that was screaming in horror at knowing that, most likely, everyone apart in the play was aware of exactly why the play was happening and thus were getting involved in his personal affairs is quick to be silenced and repressed as well as possible, in favor of being pleased as can be at the fact someone went to these lengths for him to begin with. Seriously, who else could say that they had someone put on an entire romantic evening for them here on the station like this? Not many.]

I'm sure I will. The fact you even did something at all is amazing to me...

[His stomach is in absolute knots for a variety of different reasons, and he takes Alucard's hand a little tighter in his own.]

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How could I not? I know little of the customs of your realm, but I wished to show you at least even a sliver of what I would show you if it were under my power to do so.

That, and I would give you even a minute of joy. However I can.

[For every word, he means sincerely. Alucard is determined to ensure that Minato experience as much pleasantries as they can manage. Not just because he is keeping in mind of his unfortunate fate, but also for the peace that Minato brings to Alucard's troubled heart.

He would pay it back, however possible.

Eventually, they make it to the mess hall, the seats aligned and their makeshift stage prepared. Alucard looks down to Minato fondly.]

Please, take a seat. I'll but be a minute to ensure all is ready for you.

[foolishjourney]

[Minato considers, for a moment, what he would've done if Alucard were to have been where he lived. Honestly, where would they go? The movies would work at the very least, but honestly, despite joking about it before, the idea of Alucard trying to do karaoke or something with him was slightly comical. He was too regal for that sort of thing, it felt like. God, or the arcade? Who takes a princely man like Alucard to the arcade?]

I appreciate it. This is more than I could've asked for.

[His hands fall to his pockets as they arrive in the mess hall, and he settles himself into a seat as he's directed to, tilting his head at Alucard in return with an obvious curiosity and anticipation in his expression.]

I'll be waiting.

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It is a gift to please you, Minato.

[Alucard is quick enough to make his rounds, and it doesn't hurt that he moves much more quickly than any normal human is capable of running. More or less, the play is as ready as everyone ever will be. That, and he's ensure that Minato's dinner is cooking in the meanwhile, a slow roast that will be tender and cooked properly.

It takes, perhaps, five minutes before he's returning, lightly dusting himself off before he takes his seat next to Minato.]

Everything is prepared.

[There is the temptation to take Minato's hand, but he thinks that it's best to let him decide when he desires affection -- so Alucard waits.

The lights draw over the stage, music playing and mostly era appropriate as 9S begins his narration.]

[foolishjourney]

[The play is... interesting, to say the least. Simultaneously exactly what he expected and yet nothing like it at all, and the minute hamsters appear on stage to start actually sounding like they were attempting to recite Shakespeare has him covering his mouth with his hand, eyes wide as the corners of his hidden mouth tug upwards, holding back a laugh.

He leans against Alucard a bit, the closest he was willing to go right now in a public setting, and despite himself as the play drew further along, soft laughter is pulled out of him. He's very serious any time 9S is on stage though, since it seemed like he was really seriously trying his best past his nervousness. At the end, he claps, even offering a standing ovation as they make their final bows.

Minato actually turns to give Alucard a wry smile as things settle down, and claps gently for him as well.]

That was way beyond any possible expectations.