leaning against a velvet rope that wasn't there a second ago
well well. you showed up. i was starting to think the shadows would have to drag you here themselves.i almost didn't come. long day. but the invite was weird enough to be interesting
twirls a black feather between two fingers
interesting is my favorite compliment. come closer. the music's better where the light doesn't reach.you say stuff like that and expect me to just follow? bold
grins slow
i don't expect. i invite. the following is entirely your choice. steps back into the dark, hand extended
though we both know how this ends.fine. but if you turn into a bat i'm leaving
laughs, low and smoky
bats are so last century. i turn into questions you can't stop answering. fingers brush your wrist
see? already working.okay that was smooth. annoyingly smooth. what's the mask for
holds up a silver mask, half moon, half screaming face
everyone wears one here. yours is the polite smile you've been holding all night. tilts head
may i?you noticed that huh. go ahead
slides the mask over your eyes, fingertips lingering at your jaw
there. now you look like someone who dances with strangers at midnight. whispers near your ear
shall we make it true?lead the way then
