You say it like it would be a hardship! It would’ve been a fun way for you to get my suit off.
[But here they are, on Gepard’s special balcony. The heaters warm the air up enough that it’s fairly comfortable to stand outside, even without a coat. He was right about the view— it is excellent, looking down at the city with all the twinkling lights of this planet’s last bastion laid out before them in the snowy dark. They’re far enough from the party that no one could have reasonably spotted them, but some of the staff must have opened the windows of the ballroom to let cool air in, because the sound of the band playing a waltz is still distantly audible.]
[They’re still holding hands. Sampo turns and steps into Gepard’s personal space, puts a hand on his shoulder and moves seamlessly into a waltzing stance, taking the following position. Surely a man like Gepard would be more comfortable with the lead.]
Well, if you don’t want to do that, you could get a dance. [The band has started up a new song, something pretty that Sampo’s pretty sure he’s heard before.] Just until the song ends.
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Date: 2024-10-07 03:41 am (UTC)[But here they are, on Gepard’s special balcony. The heaters warm the air up enough that it’s fairly comfortable to stand outside, even without a coat. He was right about the view— it is excellent, looking down at the city with all the twinkling lights of this planet’s last bastion laid out before them in the snowy dark. They’re far enough from the party that no one could have reasonably spotted them, but some of the staff must have opened the windows of the ballroom to let cool air in, because the sound of the band playing a waltz is still distantly audible.]
[They’re still holding hands. Sampo turns and steps into Gepard’s personal space, puts a hand on his shoulder and moves seamlessly into a waltzing stance, taking the following position. Surely a man like Gepard would be more comfortable with the lead.]
Well, if you don’t want to do that, you could get a dance. [The band has started up a new song, something pretty that Sampo’s pretty sure he’s heard before.] Just until the song ends.