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...Masquerade?? [ Sascha blinks, expression devoid of recognition. He hasn't been down to the planet since his vomiting episode, so he hasn't heard much of it yet. Let alone that it's open to anyone, including him. ]

There's going to be one on the moon soon. ...Do you know what a masquerade is? [Because who knows if vamp world has such. She had only the vaguest picture of it until the locals explained.]

[ Well technically it hasn't yet become 'vamp world', but that's not too far off from his current time actually. ]

That's....a big...uhh. Halloween party?

[She nods.] Yeah, sure. Close enough. Just no bats or pumpkins. And you can also just dress up instead of doing a costume. The mask is the only real requirement it sounds like. And it's inside so you can use a breathing mask or any other kind really. I'm just going to wear one over my eyes.

Ohh, you're going?? I bet you're gonna have tons of fun...!

I am. You should go too. Lots of people will be there. [You like people.] And you'll be able to dance by then. [Hopefully.]

[ He loves people ;; ]

But...I'm--you know. [ A vampire. Shouldn't he not go because of that????? He's never been to a party, he's only ever hung back and watched from afar. ]

A sweet person who wants to be able to dance with people? Yes. Perfect candidate. [She knows what he's thinking and she's just not having it.]

[ Oh no, Kitty...that's so sweet?? Sascha actually looks baffled for a moment, not having expected that reply. ]

O...oh....um.

[She looks at him, not sure what to make of that reaction.]

...I don't want to force you to do something you don't want to do, Sascha, but if you do want to go I don't want you to hold yourself back either.

No, it's not.... I've just. Never been supposed to go before, I guess. [ he's not really sure what to do with an invitation--he's always wanted to see what one was like, he just never thought it'd be a reality. ]

I didn't think I ever would...

Will you go now? You can wear the mask I got you even if you don't find another one. You need to wear it getting there at least. [No poisoning]

[ The no poisoning part is almost his favourite part of that sentence. ]

Is...is it really okay if I do? I mean--I want to! I wanna go a lot!

Our conversations would move so much faster if you could just believe me the first time. Yes, you can go. You should go. It'll be fun. Hopefully. I'll save you a dance.

I--I knoooow, but it's still so weird to hear someone say it...! No one's ever invited me before!

They said the fleet is welcome. So, standing invite. You're part of the fleet.

And...and you'll really dance with me???? [ He knows he keeps repeating himself, he knows it must be trying on her patience but...he is literally just so happy to hear this right now, and have it reaffirmed just makes it all the more real and amazing. ]

[Is it a memory thing? Did you hit your head? Was a rolling pin involved?] Yes. I'll be there with Winn, but I can dance with you.

[ Well he was beheaded that one time... ]

...? Who's Winn?

He's my... [Yeah, no, she'll need time for that.] Um, we're seeing each other. He's on the Tourist. [That's not permission to stalk.]

[ Are you sure it's not... ]

...? You see me too though. [ You phrase things weird, silly Kitty. ]

[So sure. You're going to stalk him, aren't you?]

I don't mean he's visible. I mean I... He... So we... [Annoyed sigh.]

Sascha! [Her inability to easily define her relationship parameters are your fault.]

[ Oh yes, totally. 100% his fault :'>

He is going to jump a little and salute on reflex when she says his name though. ]

--Yes!

...Sorry. [Okay, maybe she realizes it's not his fault.] We're dating.

[ He's an easy target :'c ]

D....dating?? As in-- [ Boyfriend and girlfriend, holding hands?? ]