And We Danced (Masquerade Overflow!)

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[precedented]

Then I had better be impressive for one last dance.

[ He brings their hands up, palms resting against each other. Leto puts his other hand behind his back. ]

[universal_charm]

Oh?

_{[ He follows his lead, but his eyebrows are up, curious as to what the other has in mind. ]}

[precedented]

In another culture long ago, any kind of touching during a dance was considered inappropriate. This was how they were meant to greet and touch. Ghani and I had a variation of this. Both of us would try to sneak in another touch or so without the other one noticing.

[universal_charm]

_{[ His eyes sparkled at that, lips curling into that patented mischievous smile of his. ]}

And what did the winner receive?

[precedented]

We usually let the winner decide that.

[ After all, that makes the game more engaging. ]

[universal_charm]

_{[ He chuckled. ]}

Hmm, I was going to suggest we play, but I am not so sure. I have a feeling I am well outmatched - this time at least.

[precedented]

Has that ever stopped you before?

[universal_charm]

_{[ A louder laugh this time. ]}

No, I don't suppose it has. Just be gentle in your wish, if you don't mind.

_{[ He smirks as the music changes beats to start the next round. ]}

[precedented]

Surely you believe in my capacity for being gentle?

[ He places his palm on top of Jim's as they begin the dance. His movements are deliberately slow and languid, but definitely a prelude to what's to come. ]

[universal_charm]

I do. I've had very personal experience with it as I recall. And the other side too. I didn't hate that side.

_{[ He follows his lead, sliding his arm behind his back, watching him with those sharp blue eyes, both playing the game and merely enjoying himself at once. ]}

[precedented]

How many sides do you see then?

[ He steps closer and then steps back. A teasing forethought. ]

[universal_charm]

Quite a few, so far. I have a feeling there are many more. Hopefully I get to see them.

_{[ He steps in again with him and then back out, licking his lips as if waiting for something. ]}

[precedented]

[ He leans to cup the back of Jim's neck, pressing a kiss before turning away, to the hum of the strings. ]

Perhaps you shall.

[universal_charm]

_{[ That was unexpected, but he laughed, turning with the beat, leaning in enough to brush his lips across Leto's cheek. ]}

I think I have better chances than a 'perhaps'.

[precedented]

I don't know anyone who has seen all sides. I'm not even sure of all sides.

[universal_charm]

Well that's half the fun isn't it? It's nice to know a person, but even after years of knowing each other, finding out something new is exciting.

[precedented]

I suppose I do hoard a number of surprises.

[ Though no one will know him for that long. ]

[universal_charm]

You see? Definitely worth sticking around for.

_{[ A turn, a brush of shoulders. ]}

[precedented]

I doubt you have time to stick around. You have a universe to explore, stars to visit.

[ Leto's lips touch the tip of Jim's ear. Point. ]

[universal_charm]

True. But it doesn't mean I can't swing around and say hello to my favorite royal now and then.

_{[ A shiver, turn, the faintest touch of lips at the corner of his mouth. Counter-point. ]}

[precedented]

[ Ah. His eyes darken. ]

You might not like what you see.

[universal_charm]

That is for me to decide, though.

[precedented]

[ He catches his hand. Leto shakes briefly. ]

Don't.

[universal_charm]

_{[ He pauses, not sure what he has done, that crease of his brow returning in his concern. ]}

Leto?

[precedented]

You won't like what you see. It'll ruin every perception you ever had me. Have you what you can now, but do not look for more.

There isn't any.