THIS PARTY IS OFF DA HOOK...

[implying]

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it's okay, enjoy the new post smell

[fortissimos]

Well, I wouldn't say that. It's kinda nice out here too.

[ The music from inside can still be heard (however faintly), and Sayaka pauses to listen, vaguely recalling the piece. She shakes it off after a moment, and waves a hand. ]

You gotta at least go inside for a while, though. This place is way too impressive to miss out on.

mmmm minty fresh *^*

[scarletrequip]

It is quite grandiose. I'm surprised the Initiative could afford such a venue in supposed wartime.

[Although Erza had seen some impressive palaces in her time, she still found it hard to believe no magic at all was used to construct this one.]

Hmmm... Perhaps I should dance.

[She was thinking out loud about Sayaka's suggestion to reenter the building.]

I'm Erza.

[She smiled again, facing Sayaka directly and offered a hand to the shorter girl.]

[fortissimos]

[ She catches the end of Erza's statement, lighting up a little. ]

You should! I hadn't really tried it before tonight, but it's a lot of fun. [ At least, when she's not horribly injuring people. She's more than happy to shake hands, though, with her end being more than a little energetic - meeting cool ladies is basically the highlight of her existence. ] I'm Sayaka. It's great to meet you, Erza!

[scarletrequip]

[Erza smiles at Sayaka's introduction; her enthusiasm didn't go unnoticed. Since arriving in Exsilium Erza hadn't made many genuinely friendly acquaintances. Coupled with the argument she’d had with Arthur, Erza had been in a particularly unpleasant mood. Had been.]

Likewise, Sayaka.

[Just then she felt something she hadn’t noticed before now. Magic.]

Would you like to dance?

[fortissimos]

[ Unexpected plot twist! It's easy for Sayaka when she's the one asking, but when things are the other way around? Not so much. ]

... Yeah, I'd like that. [ At least she recovers quickly, minus the nervous tugging at her sleeves. ] Do you know how? I've been leading all night, so it's no big deal, but I'm not really good at it yet.

[scarletrequip]

Of course.

[Erza gives Sayaka a haughty smile while walking back toward the ballroom, pausing only to make sure her companion is following.]

I was once known as the Dancing Demon. I'm a master at social dancing.

[Sayaka is about to find out just what that means...]