[Aether doesn't say anything, just leads for as long as the music lasts. In a calm step like this, he can't deny he's enjoying his knight's closeness and that they can be together in plain sight. But all good things must come to an end.
Reluctant, he pulls away and nods when Childe offers to go get Elise and Luke. He's planning to wait patiently, not moving a step but someone approaches him. The man has a mask that completely hides his face and nothing about him seems familiar either. Aether hesitates a moment, but he remembers that despite the fake anonymity of the guests, no one suspicious would be allowed here. The guards had to make sure of it.]
Sir Childe seems to be giving you trouble as always. [The man jokes, as if knowing the knight well.] Prince, perhaps you would be willing to agree to a dance with me, too?
[Aether's eyes widen, but then he agrees, realizing that if he refuses it may come off as suspicious.
And so the man takes a lead, but thankfully maintains some distance from him. The prince hardly feels comfortable in this new situation, still trying to guess who the other is. The man seems to notice and a quiet chuckle escapes him, before he leans in, disturbingly close, lips right next to the prince's ear, shielded only thanks to the mask.]
It's not as fun as dancing with your lover, isn't it? [The man says and Aether tenses.]
I don't know what you mean. [He hisses.] And please, don't get so close.
[The man doesn't listen. Instead he continues on:] Oh, you know exactly what I mean. And I know of your time with your knight hidden in the garden, of the time you went riding horses and hid away in the willows... I know so much more, too. Wouldn't it be a shame if everybody found out? But don't worry, I won't say a word... for as long as you do as I say.
[The man then pulls away, bows and leaves in the middle of the dance. Aether looks after him, unsure what to do and how to react. There's too many people around. If the secret comes out here, then... they would be all doomed. Him, his beloved knight, Luke and Elise.]
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Reluctant, he pulls away and nods when Childe offers to go get Elise and Luke. He's planning to wait patiently, not moving a step but someone approaches him. The man has a mask that completely hides his face and nothing about him seems familiar either. Aether hesitates a moment, but he remembers that despite the fake anonymity of the guests, no one suspicious would be allowed here. The guards had to make sure of it.]
Sir Childe seems to be giving you trouble as always. [The man jokes, as if knowing the knight well.] Prince, perhaps you would be willing to agree to a dance with me, too?
[Aether's eyes widen, but then he agrees, realizing that if he refuses it may come off as suspicious.
And so the man takes a lead, but thankfully maintains some distance from him. The prince hardly feels comfortable in this new situation, still trying to guess who the other is. The man seems to notice and a quiet chuckle escapes him, before he leans in, disturbingly close, lips right next to the prince's ear, shielded only thanks to the mask.]
It's not as fun as dancing with your lover, isn't it? [The man says and Aether tenses.]
I don't know what you mean. [He hisses.] And please, don't get so close.
[The man doesn't listen. Instead he continues on:] Oh, you know exactly what I mean. And I know of your time with your knight hidden in the garden, of the time you went riding horses and hid away in the willows... I know so much more, too. Wouldn't it be a shame if everybody found out? But don't worry, I won't say a word... for as long as you do as I say.
[The man then pulls away, bows and leaves in the middle of the dance. Aether looks after him, unsure what to do and how to react. There's too many people around. If the secret comes out here, then... they would be all doomed. Him, his beloved knight, Luke and Elise.]