—𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 🐝 ✨

Once she pulls away, a breath escapes him. With a light shrug of his shoulders, his hands pull her closer by her waist. “Gotta be less professional around you.” A joke, his hands tense against her frame. “…Stay with me tonight.”

A quieted laugh on his lips as he’s pulled, watching as he eyes drift lower. Her words coax a more devious smirk, leaning in a bit closer. “Maybe.” He closes the gap, pressing his lips to hers. It’s gentle, at first, slowly easing into it.

He remained unreadable, aside from the grin on his lips. “Yeah? That so?” That stroked his ego, letting his gaze linger on hers just a bit longer. “…Think you’re pretty too, Queen Bee. Appreciate your company tonight.”

“Between us, he had it coming.” He chuckled happily, holding onto her as he watches how wonderfully she lit up from the prank. “I’m surprised it was as easy as it was.”

He’s right at her side, making sure she’s staying mostly stable while she walks. Cant help that he’s laughing too. Not the best party, but with company like her? Absolutely could have been worse. “Did you see his face?”

“Pick you up a bit later then? Make sure you’ve got a costume.” He offered a wink and a wave as headed off. He’d definitely get words, very pointed and angry ones, but a night with her? …Worth it.

“That’s the plan, unless you’ve got a better idea?” He shakes his head. “…May get a word or two from some, but I don’t care. They’ll say stuff regardless. What and who I spend my time with is my prerogative. We get free drinks, free food, we can leave.”

There’s a party at Shinra for employees and their family’s and dates. Was going to get drunk tonight, but if you aren’t working… You feeling up to partying with a bunch of soldiers scientists? It’s…not much more fun than it sounds, but, free drinks and food.

Got some business before the “celebration”. A shame, but someone’s gotta do it. You working tonight?

Yeah, yeah, Happy Halloween.

His glare is like two turquoise knives. Instinct compels him over towards her, Reno's stride a little quicker than his usual saunter. “ It was you, wasn't it? ”

⠀ ‘𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙚 𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚’ plays on his emotions more than he cares to —— or will ever —— admit. how endearing to an old soul ؛ the fact he physically shares an age with her disregarded. ⠀ “go on.” ⠀

📲 Sounds great. On my way.