Suteki Da Ne~ Afterwards

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Characters: Everyone invited and anyone who can justify being in Luca on the day of the ceremony (mad clowns not allowed)
Progress: Ongoing
Summary: After the ceremony!
Location: Luca, southern beach
Date: Friday, June 18, 1804
Warnings: We'll have to wait and see

In order to avoid Kefka showing up and destroying the place, Yuna and Tidus had kept the date and the preparations, on the whole, very on the down-low. So far Kefka hadn't actually gone to Luca, that they knew of, and neither of them had made big announcements about the date over the network. Most of the city knew, of course, as well as their friends, but they hoped that was as far as it had gone. Still, most of the wedding party had weapons in reserve, and the guests probably did, too.

But the wedding of a High Summoner was a Big Deal to native Spirans, and the fact that her groom was her Guardian and a skilled Blitzball player definitely drew more interest, leading many of the people in the city who hadn't gotten invitations to show up anyway just to try and catch a glimpse. There was no formal reception, but a large spread of food had been set up down the beach just a little ways, guarded from thieves and onlookers by more Blitz players until the ceremony was actually over. There was also a small musical group off to the side, playing various melodies for whomever wanted to dance. It was a social gathering, mainly, a time to talk and mingle, meet new friends and say hello to old ones, and maybe play a prank or two.

Just not on the newlyweds, please.

((ooc: If you can justify being in Luca, you can come to the party, invite or no. Since there's no real separation of areas, there will be no location subthreads. Just go ahead and tag away! Threadhopping and ninjatagging encouraged!))

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[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

Rydia slipped her hand into his with a smile. "I hope so. Meeting up with people is fun, but sometimes I'd just rather be with you." She laughed a moment later. "I know, it's a strange thing to say at a crowded party, but...you know what I mean."

The music wound down as they approached, only to start up again with a lively tune. The green-haired woman grinned up at Edge, pausing when they reached the dance area. "Ready?"

[arrogant-flirt.livejournal.com]

Ready? To take his favorite lady across the dance floor? Of course he was.

Edge returned her grin and paused a moment to figure out the tune. "Other people are around? I hadn't really noticed." He still struggled to share his true feelings with her, but so long as she knew that his eyes were glued to her this evening all would be well.

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

Rydia had indeed noticed that fact and savored it, flashing a grin at his response. "As long as it stays that way...." And she closed in after figuring out the beat as well, waiting for him to take the lead.

[arrogant-flirt.livejournal.com]

When had she ever caught him looking elsewhere. He had always been discrete in his dealings, but lest he lose the air of the evening he quickly swept her up into the music.

He held her gaze as they joined the other couples in the traditional steps. While not a native dance to Eblan, it still looked familiar enough that he was able to lead Rydia across the dance floor.

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

As Edge wisely dropped that topic, Rydia focused on him as the dance began. It wasn't anything complicated, at least by her standards, and she had much more freedom of movement in this dress than during the last wedding. That was very much appreciated, and she used it to her best advantage, keeping up easily as the beat picked up, and flashing a teasing smile to her dance partner, close one moment and whirling out the next.

[arrogant-flirt.livejournal.com]

Edge was intrigued by Rydia's little game of cat and mouse. Her teasing was performing a number on his senses, yet the intoxication was rather enjoyable.

The simple dance also allowed him the opportunity to concentrate on gazing upon every angle that the summoner presented himself. His eyes sparkled, conveying his interest as he joined her in her little game.

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

Since Edge seemed to enjoy it, Rydia kept it up. As tempting as it was to lean in, she made sure to always be on the move...close, but easily able to slip out of his grasp. In a way, the dance was a physical retelling of their odd relationship, though in her mind, it was just a way to have a little fun with the ninja.

[arrogant-flirt.livejournal.com]

While he was enjoying the little game, his desire was beginning to grow yet again for the summoner. Not wishing to harm the lady, he refused to attempt to grab her instead chuckling at his thwarted attempts to steal a kiss.

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

Rydia noticed that look and closed in again after a moment, a teasing smile quirking on her lips. She couldn't help it, in a somewhat mischievous mood today. "Did you want something?"

[arrogant-flirt.livejournal.com]

Edge was too stubborn to openly admit what he wanted this moment. Instead he continued the playful banter. "Depends on what you're offering."

He then proceeded to twirl Rydia towards a dip, wanting to show off his skill.

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

"Who said I was offering anything?" Rydia arched an eyebrow, playful. She let him twirl her and flashed a daring smile. If he couldn't ask for it, who said he deserved it?

[arrogant-flirt.livejournal.com]

Ask? He was not accustomed to asking ladies for attention, but then again Rydia was not every girl. He saw the challenge in her expression as he quieted down upon the banter, channeling his desire into a closeness that was interrupted only by a slight whisper. "Maybe I am."

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

That startled Rydia out of her playfulness and for a moment, she didn't know what to say. She had expected another snarky comeback, not this. Her cheeks grew heated, though though she tried to keep her voice calm. Damn Edge. For some reason he was very good at disrupting that, when she would have kept a cooler head for anyone else. "...really? And what's that?"

[arrogant-flirt.livejournal.com]

He truly enjoyed it when her cheeks gained that rosy hue. It gave him reason to flirt his heart out. He reached up his fingers to brush a wist of hair from her cheek. "I was hoping to spend some with you." He paused for a moment only to accentuate his final thought. "alone."

While on some level his fear of interruption by Eiko was a factor, he honestly did not wish an audience of his friends commenting on his business.

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

Neither did Rydia, who suspected that they drew enough attention on the dance floor without adding to it. The color in her cheeks only deepened at Edge's words, and she spared a surreptitious glance around. No sign of Eiko. That was a good sign. She leaned in, her voice dropping in volume as she tilted her head into those fingers. "I think that could be arranged...."

[arrogant-flirt.livejournal.com]

His eyes betrayed the magnitude of his desire as his voice was lost in the moment.

All thoughts of dancing vanished from his mind. It was only his years of experience that kept him from tripping over his feet. He subconsciously began looking for an exit, but on the open beach privacy was hard to find. It was only the hint of more to come that stayed his lips upon the fair maiden.

Changing their dancing pattern, he subtly aimed them for the corner closest the Lunar Whale. Just so long as they could escape unseen.

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

Rydia wasn't paying attention to much else at this point, but clued in on Edge's attempt after a moment or two. There was a twitch of her lips as she realized it, but she didn't pull away. Now that she knew, she was helping with that subtle slipping away. Perhaps there was no need to be subtle at all, as the crowd just seemed invested in enjoying themselves. Still, Rydia was tired of busybodies that seemed to pop up at events like these and just wanted to get away with a minimum of fuss. Once they were far enough away, she gave a small nod, as though to say that there was no further point in a pretense.

[arrogant-flirt.livejournal.com]

Edge pulled at his veil, releasing a grand smile as his rosy cheeks framed his face. He waited only a moment to verify their escape before grabbing her hand and sprinting towards the ship.

In his haste to depart, he felt Rydia struggling to match his adrenaline boosted speed. Rather than slow to her speed, he instinctively spun her around and into his waiting arms.

As the ship loomed closer, he threw caution to the wind bounding through the hatch achieving the victory of privacy.

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

"H-hey!" But Rydia was laughing as she was startled into speaking up. She didn't squirm out of his grasp, though, letting him get away with his heroic rescue, depending on the point of view. Once they entered the Lunar Whale, Rydia flashed him a teasing grin. "Impatient, are we?"

[arrogant-flirt.livejournal.com]

Having to spend an entire evening staring at the woman before him had indeed given him cause for impatience. The last few days had been rife with giant slaying and wedding preparations. There hadn't been any time for them to be alone.

Rather than respond to his damsel with more words, he loosed his passion upon her in a kiss that spoke of his feelings for her.

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

Half-expecting a snarky comeback, Rydia was pleasantly surprised when Edge didn't deliver on that and instead went for a kiss instead. When his lips touched hers, she forgot about anything else she might have said or was going to say, instead returning it with equal enthusiasm and passion. Hopefully no one would need them for a while....

[arrogant-flirt.livejournal.com]

With everybody here still enjoying the festivities, Edge was confident that they would have plenty of alone time to fill the evening with. While at some point he might be concerned about their friends returning, his attention was privy to the one fare summoner before him. His eyes danced with the idea that Rydia would choose him over her good friend's wedding reception.