Day 75: Evening Dinner: Out in the Hall
Wolf was leaning against the wall outside of the dining area. He had been watching people filter in. For the event, he’d spiffed up quite a bit in the sparkling white outfit that Murata had put him in last time. His hair was carefully brushed and he simply looked amazing, and he knew it. The last few days had been really difficult but he’d got
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He'd been distracted by the incident with Wolfy for the last few hours but now that it was settling down he could feel the tension for the topic of tonights dinner. The dignitaries had come and had waited long enough now it was time for business; peace between Shin Makouku and the human counties.
Yuuri also knew he had to bring up the water demons that the princess represented. And even though he was optimistic he knew that the dignitaries hadn't come down here to discuss it and they wouldn't be as easy about it. Unlike peace amongst other countries, pollution was an unsolved issue on Earth, because Yuuri had no example to follow he felt alittle more nervous.
Even with the confidence Conrad instilled in him and the knowledge that the people of Shin Makouku were behind him on what he chose he still felt a lack of confidence. He knew there were many things he was inexperienced in and that small thought was enough for him to feel the bottomless pit that was his stomach.
This was a rare night where he didn't have advisors at his heel telling him what to do, instructing him along the way. He didn't even have an accusing finger pointing at him and yelling at him for doing something, which was nothing, wrong. He could remember a time were he would have begged for this seclusion but right now he missed the guiding hand on his shoulder and the voice yelling at him but guiding him in its own way.
Speaking of which, Yuuri was having a hard time finding Wolfram recently. He wasn't sure what the other was up to but he hoped it had nothing to do with an accidental hickey. Yuuri prayed the other never found out about it, he wouldn't be able to explain himself since he couldn't even remember doing it.
Yuuri was making his way down the hall towards the dining room and just when his mind was starting to recall what was important tonight, the peace treaties, his eyes caught sight of a mop of blond hair. Yuuri could feel his heart begin to race until he got a better look and realized it was a completely different person.
The emotional train wreck in his chest was another confident sign to himself that his heart knew well that there was a difference between the two Wolframs. But even with that reminder he could feel himself yearning for the blonds company. Even if Wolfy wasn't Wolfram it made him feel at ease to be around the other, it helped the strain of not having Wolfram nearby to keep him confident for the night. It must be because they looked so much alike.
As he walked further down the hall he also had his share of running into dignitaries and being chatted up in the usual manner. It didn't go completely unnoticed when a woman showed herself off in a similar manner as to Wolfy. But he couldn't even think about the show of curves since it only extended to remind him of the person he was missing.
"Wolfy," He began as he made his way towards the other. He could already feel his body intense. Even if Wolfram was currently missing Wolfy made it seem as if he were close by. "How are you?" And by that he meant how was the hickey. Since Yuuri knew what it was now it felt awkward to talk about it with Wolfy. He wondered if he should even mention the actual injury, it seemed Wolfy was hiding it well. Yuuri offered a weak smile to test the waters.
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“Everything his fine” he assured the King. “You look very good. Are you ready to go inside or shall we stay here so you can personally greet some people as they enter?” The second bit was some offer of advice. It helps when the Demon King does not distance himself too much. He almost unconsciously offered Yuuri his arm to draw strength from.
His whole manner was an attempt to get Yuuri to relax. He could sense a little that the King was nervous on his own. Yuuri always was. At least waiting for a moment here it would give time for his advisers to show up. “It’s alright, really. Are you ok?” he whispered in a low voice so only Yuuri could hear.
“Besides... I need protection from...” He glanced at the woman who’d flounced over to her girlfriends in disappointment. She had a rather calculating look in her eyes though. She might be planning a return attempt!
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"Thanks,: Yuuri said,eying in the direction Wolfy had indicated. "Well I can greet everyone inside as well. Why don't we get a look at what Cheri did with the dining room?" He had heard of her return and knew she wouldn't let decorations go by her
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Now to put it in the right glass later!
Wolf kept the King from being too distracted from the nobles around them because all should get their turn before the dinner began. He’d taken a peak inside earlier and was pleasantly surprised at how wonderful the place looked and not nearly so odd as it had been before. At least there were no hearts everywhere!
He gave Yuuri’s hand a confident pat. “Sure. You'll be happy to know the place isn't covered in pink hearts."
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Speaking of which he would flip out if he saw this- so Yuuri slowly let his hand drift away from Wolfys arm, his smile apologetic.
"You wouldn't happen to know where Wolfram is, would you?" He wanted to ask if Wolfram knew about that mark, too. But of course that was far too embarrassing.
The young king barely noticed the bitter girl.
let me know when you want to jump into the main dinner thread
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