[center][h1][color=00aeef][b]Kazumin Nagasa[/b][/color][/h1] [img]https://i.imgur.com/932Aib1.png[/img [/img] Currently wearing: Caesonian traditional formal wear [hider][img]https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/953090004584890368/953102552520589322/a450f6d37e47f5d4e24eb22a17d81539.png [/img][/hider] (Minus the gloves and cape) Location- Outside Balcony transitioning to main hall Interactions- [@Potter] Persephone [/center] [hr] The door to the balcony opened with Persphone walking through first as Kazu held the door open as a gentleman should. And he did so to be sarcastic at that. Waiting a moment longer before he stepped inside with the reserved bottle of wine in hand, its content half empty while his finely pressed suit looked tussled and blonde hair all messy and unkempt as if a strong wind or possibly a hand had messed it up." [color=00aeef]Well, that was wild! It was great catching up with ya, Percy![/color]" He called out with a wave while laughing."[color=00aeef] Have fun dancing and who knows...might get yourself some smoochy action with the lucky guy![/color]" Calling out his last comment before she could get out of earshot which net him a scathing glare from his fiercely imposing childhood friend to which Kazu gave a wide cheeky grin in return before watching her begrudgingly stamp off. He watched her depart with a snicker."[color=00aeef] Ah, that's a face I've seen all too often. never fun when her ire is directed at me though.[/color]" Yet, it was worth incurring such wrath to see her all worked up; especially when it helped get her mind off things that were bothering her. Here he expected to gain nothing out of this party only to wind up discovering a long-time friend thought to be dead to be very much alive and fine...well fine enough considering what she had been through. But these were things he would inquire on more at a more appropriate time lest such discussion soured any chance of either actually enjoying the evening or the pleasant reunion the two just shared. Now finding himself alone once more, Kazu took this moment to look over himself to see the disheveled state he was in having him let out a low chuckle."[color=00aeef] Whew, we really did a number back there. Thankfully nothing was damaged. [/color]" Talking to no one in particular as he took this chance to fix his suit and hair until he was properly presentable once more though why he bothered when his destination was to be the dining tables. Seeing as how the servants were going around with bowls in preparation for the first dance made for the perfect opportunity to get the food all to himself. His stomach rumbled in anticipated agreement. The young blonde strolled his way towards the table and taking a sip of wine as he went along. And just when he was about to reach the delicious banguet before him, did a servant appear before him with a bowl holding scraps of folded parchment extended towards him." [color=00aeef]ah, ya snuck up on me there.[/color]" He replied with a half-hearted laugh while giving his left hand a little wave to indicate refusal." [color=0072bc]Thanks, but there is no need as I'm choosing to refrain from danc-[/color]" A sudden iron grip squeezing down around his shoulder cut Kazumin off immediately followed by an ominous aura. A hesitant turn of the head revealed Baron Asteroth standing beside him to his right."[color=8493ca] Now now, young Nagasa. Surely you don't intend to be rude to our gracious majesty who went through quite a many troubles hosting such a grand ball only for you to refuse a dance or two?[/color]" The man spoke in a cooly and calm manner, but the man's eyes gave off a fiery and intense gaze such that could melt metal and yet chill the blood in his veins at the same time while that gentle smile of his masked the fury roiling just beneath the surface. The man's mere presence left Kazu shrinking a little to avoid that deadly stare if even a little.*[color=82ca9d] Sheesh..what is with everyone giving me these death stares? Guess the old grump is still seething over my little stunt.[/color]* Thinking this as he let out a weak, nervous laugh."[color=00aeef] What? No, of course not. I would never dare do something so rude.[/color]" Responding with his left hand rubbing at the back of his head. Hearing this soften the grizzled man's dangerous smile, clearly pleased to see that his ward understood what was expected of him." [color=8493ca]I'm glad to see you agree. As you would not wish to deprive some unfortunate lovely young lady an opportunity the chance of dancing with such a striking gentleman and with it have all of lady Agatha's lesson go to waste, yes?"[/color] The older gentleman asked to further let his words sink in as anything else might earn him worse punishment come tomorrow, the iron grip tightening against his shoulder. The painfully hard grip and honey sweet words hiding his wrathful intent both had Kazu wincing. A pert nod of the head along with a nervous gulp as he turned his attention to the servant standing there waiting, seemingly enjoying the ominous exchange."[color=00aeef] Yes...it would truly be heinous and cruel of me to deny a lady a dance. And certainly not during such festivities where everyone has been most anticipating...to ruin one's evening would be most disrespectful of me.[/color]" The words spilled from his tongue like prettied vomit. It churned his stomach having to talk such pleasantries and before long would have to spew an onslaught of lovely praises to whatever woman he found himself partnered with. With the most forced grin a man could give, Kazu reached out grabbing a parchment, unfurling it to see the number thirteen and felt his face shift into turmoil. Here he had hoped to get a lower number so he could get the dancing done with quicker; not to mention that going so late meant better chance of others remembering the dance. Going from reuniting with an old friend back from the grave to this...whatever joy he had previously was instantly replaced by dread. A pat to his shoulder pulled him from the encroaching despair threatening to pull him under to be drowned."[color=8493ca] A fine number you have chosen there. I shall be most anticipating your dance and do be sure to be on your **best behaviour**.[/color]" Asteroth finished with that cool smile those last two words dripping with venom then gave his shoulder another pat before strolling off to join the other nobles who would be observing the dances. Kazu stood there holding the strap of paper in his left and bottle of wine in his right with a look of defeat on his face." [color=00aeef]I feel like I got played....yeah I most definitely got played...and royally.[/color]" A dejected sigh, he turned the bottle chugging the rest down in one gulp to soothe his wounded pride.