"Isn't this a bit much?" Emiri as as she sat down, crossing her legs.

Nadeline shook her head at her comment. Then again, she and Savayna were the only commonborn among the group; though as Savayna demonstrated earlier, she only had the best and held herself to the highest esteem. Grant offered Emiri a shrug, not caring too much as he placed a hand on Savayna's knee. "Better get used to it~" Nadeline half-joked as she got herself comfortable. "Don't go worrying about anything right now, we need to relax, remember?" She reminded her, looking around. "Now, more importantly, tell me where we're going, I am dying to know."

"What good is it to know if you don't know the area anyway?" Grant asked, trying to understand Nadeline's logic.

"Because." Was her simple answer.

"Because...?"

"Because I want to know."

Sensing an argument forthcoming, Emiri cleared her throat, effectively ending the conversation between the two. "Behave, children." She chided them.

"I'm older than you." Grant responded rather earnestly.

---

Archades was always changing in Shion's eyes, as such she never kept a sole image of it in her head. If Rozarria represented nature and magic, then surely Archadia was the symbol of progression and technology. Each one had their own beauty about it, their differences serving only to make one another stand out even more. Shion had always preferred Archadia, though, as she saw it as a triumph of what Humes were truly capable of. With that in mind, as she walked the streets she found herself enveloped in awe as always. She wasn't really hurrying per se, though she didn't bother to stop and look at anything, either.

Soon enough, Francis himself came to view. She wondered if perhaps this had been a good idea after all. Too late now.mThe blue haired woman approached him, getting his (and probably everyone else on the street) attention. "Good evening." She greeted him. "I have to admit I prefer you without the armor."

"Not at all." Jaakuna said, replying to Emiri. He certainly didn't think it was over-the-top. Maybe compared to what Emiri was used to it might be, but the way Jaakuna remembered the night life in Archades, taking an Airlimo was nothing out of the ordinary. Perhaps that was just him remembering the good ol' days. Or maybe it was just him wanting an excuse to be a flying, high-profiling, son of a gun. He would laugh slightly at that thought.

As the Airlimo went to the Nightclub, Wesley and Savayna saw that Nadeline and Grant were getting into a little argument about Nadeline wanting to know what the place was called that they were going to. The argument wasn't about her wanting to know, not really. It was more about he reasoning and it would be revealed that her reasoning was just simply because she wanted to know. While Wesley shook his head as his hand was firmly placed on his forehead, Savayna would just find the whole thing hilarious and laugh. The only reason the two of them would stop was cause Emiri would call them children and order them to settle down. Grant would retort and state he was older than her. Jaakuna would laugh and intervene.

"Fine, then I'll say.it. Calm down, children." He said slightly sticking his tongue out at both Grant and Nadeline. It would seem that Jaakuna did indeed pick up one of Emiri's habits after all.

Savayna would cross her legs and lean slightly against Grant as she had a glass of white wine in her hand. "Don't worry, the club we're going to is top-notch. I've been here both as a paying customer and as a...party favor." She laughed, and sipped her wine.

Wesley raised an eyebrow at Savayna and just shrugged. He put his arm around his fiance. "It's like you said, babe — we're here to relax and have a good time." He said smiling to everyone.

---

As he saw Shion, he had to admit that he wasn't expecting her to appear in such a fabulous dress. Her curves definitely showed off and Francis could had sworn that he heard a few whistles and 'dayum's' from both men and women. Still, she had eyes on him and that's all he cared about. She would make a mention that she much preferred him without the armor. He smiled and blushed. "I can say the same for you." He said smiling, "That dress surely fits you much better than that tight kimono." He said as he was once again at it with the flattery. He took her arm. "Shall we? Our table awaits~" He said leading her into the restaurant, as their date would begin. Francis just hoped that this would end well and it would lead to many more after it.

As Jaakuna had told the two to calm down, Nadeline let out a huff, crossing her arms. Grant furrowed his brow, contemplating something. Weren't he and Jaakuna the same age? As he wondered about that, Wesley reminded the group that it was as Nadeline said, and she happily obliged. Emiri just found herself wondering exactly what kind of night it would turn out to be with this group. She hadn't been out with any of them before, and her own experiences usually ended with a bar fight. She supposed that she would just have to try to blend in with the rest of them and pray for a peaceful time. Nadeline shot her a grin, and Emiri figured it wasn't going to be peaceful at all.

---

There he went with the flattery again. Worst part was that she loved every second of it. No wonder Levi had teased her so much about it. Still, Shion gladly let him take the lead, and as they sat she simply smiled at him. For a moment she almost felt guilty about not being able to see him for a while, though in truth perhaps it just motivated her more. She lightly patted her flower, still latched on her hair, as if comforting it. She wasn't going to bring it originally, but decided to bring it along anyway. "I hope you enjoy the spoils of your victory." She commented lightly.

Soon enough the Airlimo arrived at the nightclub that they all were going and as it would land on the ground, the doors would open up and one-by-one they would all get up. Each of them in arm with their respective other, Jaakuna and Emiri leading the fold, Savayna and Grant behind them and then finally, Wesley and Nadeline. As they would walk down the red carpet, there were people whistling — both of male and female sexes — at the group. Jaakuna, Wesley, and Savayna would acknowledge them as they would wave and blow kisses when needed. No doubt that Grant, Nadeline, and Emiri did the same.

As they would come to the front door, they just walked up to the Bouncer. There was a long line of people waiting to get in and the Bouncer, who was holding a clipboard, stopped them. “Hold up? Where do you think you’re going?” He said.

“We’re going in.” Jaakuna said tipping his shades as he looked at the Bouncer.

“Not if you aren’t on the list.” He said patting the clipboard in his hand. “Names please?” He asked them.

Jaakuna cleared his throat. “Prince Jackson Darcone.”
“General Savayna Glacie.”

Both of them said so arrogantly. The bouncer then would be sweating bullets. “Oh, your highnesses, I’m so sorry. I had no idea.” He said letting them through. The people in the line were cheering and cheering for Jaakuna and Savayna.

“Best not forget it.” JAakuna said with more arrogance in his voice.

As they went into the Nightclub, they would see a bunch of people dancing and the loud music playing all around the club and the bass was so loud that it was hard to hear oneself think. There was a disco ball hanging in the ceiling and lights of multiple shades were flaring around the club and reflecting off of the ball and the walls. Of course, the wonder appeared on the non-Archadian’s faces, while Jaakuna and Savayna smiled at their friends and partners.

“I welcome you guys to The High Life, the most exclusive club of all in Archades.” Savayna said.

Jaakuna smiled and would motion the group to follow him. Their section of the club was reserved for them and as they would walk up to the third level, the VIP lounge was reserved only for them. The blue and white dark lighting that the room had added a certain mystery component about it. There were soft, white couches in the room and on the tall tables(actually private Refrigerators) had an assortment of alcohol for what they intended to come to The High Life in the first place.

“WOOHOO!” Jaakuna would shout out.

Savayna was grinning ear-to-ear. “This is what I’m talking about.”

---

As they walked into the Restaurant, Francis and Shion were seated at their table, which had smooth wood of dark red and brown tint. The chairs were of the same color and same type of wood, but had beige cushions. Francis would pull the chair out for Shion and then seat himself. They were seated across from each other and then came in their waiter.

“Hello, I am Alex, and I’ll be your waiter for the evening.” Alex said. He was dressed in a blue and gold suit, of brown skin, blue and white hair, long. His eyes were green, and he talked with a deep, Archadian accent. “Can I start you two off with some Champaign?” He asked them.

“Yes, I think that would be lovely. And can we have two menus too?” Francis asked.

Alex nodded. “Will do, sir. I will be back in a few minutes with your Champagne.” He said as he departed briefly.

As Alex left, he just looked at Shion with his blue eyes. He earned this, but it wasn’t like he was thinking of it like a prize. Well, he was, but he wanted it to just be much more than that. “I must say, the blue rose in your hair just brings out the natural beauty of your eyes.” He said, once again, complimenting her looks. Perhaps he should do it in moderation. Then again, Francis was bold and consistent, it was, after all, what he taught his son.

After a minute, Alex came back with two tall glasses and a bucket full of ice with the Champagne in it. He also had two menus. He would set the two glasses down next to both Shion and Francis respectively and begin to pour it into their glasses until full, the foam going up right to the very top of the glass. He then handed them both their menus. “I’ll be back in seven minutes to take your order.” He said as he attended to his other tables.

My gods was this place LOUD.

Emiri flinched slightly, having been taken aback by all the noise. She wasn't so used to the attention either. Then again, having been on the run for the past six years makes so that they're used to staying under the radar. She clung onto Jaakuna, afraid if she let go she'd get swept away in all the excitement. Nadeline admitted herself impressed, grinning to Wesley rather happily. As they climbed the stairs, Grant also found himself in a bit of awe, though of course no one would know it. Once they reached the VIP section, he did let out a low whistle. He let out a low groan of anticipation, making a silent prayer to the gods before jumping to the drinks. Between the nightmares and Jaakuna and Emiri and just everything going on, he needed to get wasted and just forget everything for a while.

"Cuba libre, bartender." Emiri told Grant. "On the rocks."

"Oh, oh, I want a Rosemary Peach Maple Leaf Cocktail with a Pineapple slice on the side." Nadeline piped up.

"Do I LOOK like a bartender to you?" Grant retorted to the two. "You are getting a Love Potion." He told Nadeline. He waved over to one of the waiters; they were probably about to greet them but he found his patience for the world was running out. "You heard them, and for me and the brunette two Coconut Fenis." Emiri raised an eyebrow at him. What was a coconut feni? Nadeline bit her lip, obviously knowing but not wanting to tell her. "It's fine." Grant replied, as if reading her thoughts. "You can handle it."

"Oh, uh sure." Emiri nodded.

---

Shion smiled, absentmindedly fiddling with said rose in her hair. Blue Rose sure was enjoying the compliment, much moreso then herself. She placed her menu down, instead picking up the glass of champagne. "Consistently is your forte, it seems." She said, then taking a sip of the glass. As she finished, she looked at him again. "What I want to know is, is it genuine or does your flattery fall flat on your words?" She asked curiously. Not that she was one to question it, considering she had fallen right for it. As if on cue, her blue rose let out a small glow. She tapped it, as if telling it to stop, though she took another drink afterwards. "I'm hoping to find out."

The amazement was received by everyone. Well, at least for those who weren’t Jaakuna and Savayna. They would sit in the couches in against the back walls and everyone would start looking to Grant as they told him what they wanted for their drinks. Emiri would ask for a Cuba Libre on the rocks and Nadeline would request a Rosemary Peach Maple Leaf Cocktail with a slice of Pineapple. Grant would explain at them and say that he wasn’t the damn bartender. When he exploded at them, he would pretty much tell Nadeline that she would be getting a Love Potion. Wesley raised an eyebrow and smiled.

When Grant had summoned a few waiters over to the area they were at, who actually were going to greet the party, but Grant didn’t even let that happen. He would already set the order for him, Emiri, and Nadeline, who would get two Coconut Fenis and a Love Potion respectively. The waiters would take down the order and would look to the other three.

“Just give me what my girl is having..” JAakuna said, arm around Emiri

“You can get me an Adios Motherfucker.” Savayna said

One of the waiters looked at Savayna. “Maim, are you sure? I mean, that drink is a dusey.” The waiter said.

Savayna laughed. “Yes, I’m sure. Just get it for me.” She said leaning the right side of her ass against Grant’s side.

Wesley would smile. “I would like a Whiskey Manhattan.” Wesley said leaning back against the couch.

The waiters would take down the orders. As they would depart to make their drinks, the group would just converse amongst themselves and do that for about three minutes and that’s when all their drinks came on two platters and they would get it in their hands. Jaakuna would motion them to stand. “A toast to getting shitfaced wasted and may we not remember a damn thing about the night.” Jaakuna said.

“Here here!” WEsley and Savayna said in unison, raising up their glasses as Jaakuna had done the same.

---

As they sat down at their table, menu’s in hand, Francis would notice that Shion would place her menu down and take a drink of her Champagne instead. She would then mention that Francis was very consistent with his flirting and that it was his forte. He would smile and lift up his glass as well. He took a sip and set it back down. He then looked at Shion, noticing her rose was glowing. He would place both arms on the table, bent and lock his fingers, and rest his chin on it gently.

“I assure you, I am 100% genuine with everything that I do and say.” He said, “If being married and divorced two times has taught me anything, I have to be up front with everything I say or I’ll learn to regret it.” He admitted as he stated his reasoning for being so up-front with his flirting and also that he’s been married and divorced and married and divorced once more.

---

”Back in Archades again.

As Michel and Meli roamed through Archades, he couldn’t help but feel a little nostalgic. He grew up in Archades and for most of his eighteen years of being alive, he always found it being his home away from home. Even now, as he’s indeed a member of Utena, he still liked to think of Archades as his backup plan. Still, being there with his girl, all was good with Archades. “I was real surprised you actually wanted me to come. You usually do these stakeout missions on your own.” Michel said as he held Meli’s hand, “but I’m glad you did. We hardly ever get to spend this kind of time together, not with what boss has been having us do for the last two weeks.” He said.

Emiri picked up her drink, already smelling the alcohol. What in the world had she agreed to? After the toast, she just looked at the drink. Grant clinked his drink against hers, signaling her to take a swig. As everyone else had already started, she gave up with a small shrug. She took a swig, and if it wasn't for her etiquette she may have just spit it out. It was as if someone had taken pure alcohol, put it in a coconut, then put it in her cup. She couldn't believe how strong it was. She felt it burn her throat and gave out a small cough. Grant smirked a bit as he drank his, clearly not affected. Nadeline drank hers, finding it very sweet. Extremely sweet. Was there even any alcohol in it? Usually anything Grant drank was extremely heavy, so this thing was quite the surprise. She watched Emiri for a moment, somewhat impressed that she hadn't choked on it. Said brunette kept drinking despite the burning, knowing she would never live it down if she didn't.

"By the gods, you're done already?" She sputtered slightly, looking at Grant's already finished glass. Wait, was she tipsy already? No way, she wasn't a lightweight, and she was only halfway through the drink! Nadeline bit her lip lightly, sniggering.

He lazily waved the waiter to get him another. "I'm hoping to forget this entire day." He said. "How do you like it, Jaakuna?"

---

"Sounds more like you're indecisive." Shion teased as she traced the edge of her glass with her middle finger, though she kept her amber eyes on him. "I digress, I'm not one to talk about indecisiveness...I take my sweet time making my decisions. Though when I do make up my mind, there's no changing it." She spoke, tilting her head to the side, giving him a more curious look. She paused for a moment, unsure of what to say, and to her surprise, she was actually slightly embarrassed at that. "Forgive me for my formality, my job doesn't often give me these chances to socialize." She chuckled somewhat apologetically.

---

"It's not that I don't like inviting you, I just don't need you distracting me." Meli stated, giving Michel a look. "You and I both know we hardly get any work done together." She winked, though she did think about it for a moment. "Besides, it'll be easy and we can relax a little, Boss says tomorrow we get back in it full force. Seems like she has a plan...but she hasn't said what yet. With Lola's fuck up she hasn't been too happy." She continued, shaking her head. "She may be my older sister but sometimes I think she acts more like a horny teenage boy than an assassin. Honestly..."

As everyone would clink their glasses against each other, they would all down their drinks at their own pace. Wesley would casually drink his as Nadeline would do the same. Emiri would also join them in that, but Savayna and Grant would down their drinks in one go. Jaakuna would also do the same as the two of them. Even when Grant would ask Jaakuna what he thought of it, Jaakuna couldn’t really tell. He felt a little funny, almost as if his throat was burning and he was being overtaken by a weird feeling. No, not the kind of feeling that he did from Zodiark. This was more physical rather than psychological.

“I don’t know..” Jaakuna said, [b]“the drink has a …different taste.” Jaakuna started to stand up, but he felt very tipsy. Actually, he was so tipsy that he felt dizzy and plopped back on the couch, holding his head. “I..uh, I fwell wried” Jaakuna’s speech was already starting to slur. Jaakuna looked at the waiter. “ANOTHER!” Jaakuna yelled out. He figured sentences weren’t going to work, so limited words would have to do.

Wesley and Savayna looked at each other. They would exchange looks as if silently telling each other that they felt bad for Jaakuna and his poor tolerance of alcohol. Then they looked at Jaakuna laughing a bit. Wesley turned to Nadeline. “It seems Jaakuna doesn’t have much tolerance.” He said quietly a she downed the rest of his drink. He started to move and he felt slightly tipsy. He waved to the waiter for another drink of the same kind(obviously). The waiter would and take the empty glasses and bring the new drinks to those who requested it.

---

Francis smiled and let through a little laugh at the comment that Shion made about his indecisiveness. That’s when he would pick up his glass once more and taking another drink, but not taking his eyes off of Shion. She then said that she could be the same way, but when she does make up her mind, it was really hard to make her change it. Arching an eyebrow at her comment, Francis couldn’t help himself. He would smile, eyeing her with his sapphire eyes.

“I wonder if you’ve made your mind up about me.” He said doing a slight grin, though it was more suggestive than anything else. That was when she would mention the nature of her job and how it rarely gave her the chances to socialize with others. He would, once again, smile, though this time, his hand would touch her free one, looking at her while he did it. “Then we should make the most of it, then.” He said not taking his gaze off of her.

---

Ah, his dear Meli was always one to be blunt in her words. It’s part of the reason that Michel singled her out as the one he wanted. Though, not like there were many options for him to date within Utena. Lola doesn’t swing for his team, Shion’s a bit too old for him, though he did try a few times, but got nowhere. Then there was Meli. She played disinterested in dating an eighteen year-old, but Michel worked his special charm and he finally got her to agree to it and they’ve been going strong for a half of a year.

When Meli continued about how her and Michel hardly ever get any work done, he laughed, catching her wink. “You can’t blame me for that. You’re the one that insisted we play around.” He said slightly nudging her arm. As she continued more, she would mention about how they would get to relax in the night as they would be severely busy come morning, especially considering Lola’s royal screw-up. Michel would agree with Meli about how she acted like a horny teenage boy. Though, Michel couldn’t help but laugh. “I guess I should know, cause I’m a horny teenage boy.” He laughed and smiled suggestively to Meli.

Emiri managed to finish the rest of her glass, though she was oddly quiet. The room was moving this way and that, she was afraid if she moved she would probably end up falling over. She looked at Grant, who was clearly pleased with both her and Jaakuna. She tried to glare at him, but it most likely came off as a rather confused look. She didn't understand, she could usually hold her own, why did she feel drunk already. She let out a light hiccup, though she picked up her second glass and drank anyway. Nadeline couldn't hold in her giggles as she watched Emiri sway from side to side, and she drank her own drink. Grant was so bad. She felt rather pleasant herself, but she had to admit she may have wanted to stay buzzed just to watch everyone else.

"Oh, I don't think it's his tolerance that is the problem." Nadeline told Wesley rather slyly, motioning to Grant and his smirk. "You can blame him, gods know he drinks heavily and manages to walk in a straight line still."

Said prince finished his second glass, placing it down. He felt great, and watching Jaakuna and Emiri fumble over themselves was hilarious. He leaned back, clearly more relaxed then usual, and then he got an idea. He winked at Savayna, signaling her to watch. Unlike the other two, he was still fine. For now, anyway. "Emiri, are you alright?" He asked her.

The brunette blinked her violet eyes, proccessing the question. Ten seconds, twenty, thirty, and she still hadn't answered. Nadeline raised her eyebrow in amusement, and eventually, it occured to Emiri that she hadn't answered. Emiri erupted into feverish giggles, her face red from both drunkness and embarrassment. "I-I-I'm fine. I'm so fine." She managed to tell him in between her giggles, though she then gasped. "Oh! OH you....what....what did you give me?!" She half shouted, half slurred at him. "This--This is YOUR fault!" She pointed at herself.

"You're just drunk, darling." Nadeline chimed in, nudging Wesley.

"I...am NOT drunk. I've only had...two...?" She paused, somewhat unsure of her answer.

Nadeline grinned, clearly entertained. "And what about you, Jaakuna dear?" She asked him, clearly enjoying this.

---

"I'm here, aren't I?" Shion pointed out, taking her finger off the glass to take another sip. As she placed it down, she tucked a stray blue hair behind her ear. She was slightly embarrassed by how intensely he was looking at her, and it was getting harder to hide it, especially when he touched her hand. She had to admit, she fully now realized exactly where Michel had gotten his charm from, because gods knew that she was able to bat him off. But Francis? He had her hook, line, and sinker. She wondered if he already knew that, though.

---

Meli blushed lightly, though she did lightly push Michel. "You're doing it again, that is why we can't go on missions together." She complained, trying to hide her blush. "Thank gods we're n public, otherwise you know what we'd be doing right now." She muttered, mostly to herself, though she was sure he would hear it. She let out a cough. "You're mine anyways, so I don't care, but it shouldn't interfere with work." She concluded her rant on Lola with a small huff.

Everybody was laughing and laughing at how drunk that Emiri got. Though it all, Wesley still heard Nadeline that no one could blame Jaakuna. She would look to Grant and further state that they should blame him, as she said he drank heavily and still appeared sober. Wesley would nod at that especially looking at how unfazed that Grant seemed. As the laughter would continue, Emiri would seem to be confused a bit. She would pretty much demand that Grant answer her what they gave her. Jaakuna would laugh and sort of look around as if he was looking for something. That’s when Nadeline would tell Emiri that she was drunk and Emiri would just answer with a half-question. Nadeline would then ask the same for Jaakuna.

Jaakuna looked at Nadeline and then around everyone else. He didn’t know how to answer. “I feel…” He paused, as he stood up, and not wanting to stumble. With the aid of Savayna and Wesley, he would get to his feet, bumping into the table and finding his footing. “I FEEL LIKE DANCING!” He shouted out. “Crank it up, Solja Boy~!” Jaakuna shouted as the song that was playing in the main floor of the club started playing in the VIP area. Jaakuna didn’t know what he was doing, but he soon found himself taking Emiri’s arm and just dancing around her. Note, that’s around her, not with her. He was flailing his arms around, feet kicking up and just doing all sorts of drunken body movements.

As everyone would watch them, Savayna wanted to get in on this. “C’mon, Grant! We’re dancing!” She said to him not even waiting for him to accept or deny. She grabbed his hand rather forcefully and they would join Jaakuna and Emiri in the dancing.

Wesley looked to Nadeline. “Shall we join in?” He said standing up, holding his hand out.

---

Chucking, Francis smiled at Shion. His question was indeed answered with very few words and yet, the way she looked at him, the way her face was — he automatically knew from that alone that he had her. He would remove his hand from hers. Though, a gaze from him to her would not be broken. He wanted to maintain contact, even if she confirmed what he was thinking. “So, I think we should get our food ordered, wouldn’t you agree?” He asked her smiling still.

---

Oh she knew him too well, but just the thought of making her blush, even in the slightest, got Michel a little excited down south. Yes, he just love dhow cute she was when she got flustered like she was getting at the moment. As they continued, he heard what she said. Maybe it wasn’t meant for him to hear, but he did.

“Who says we can’t do it in public?” He was only half-joking. The adventurous side of Michel was mainly speaking then. She was right, though; pleasure and business shouldn’t coincide with each other. That did get him thinking about Shion, however. “Then what does that say about the boss? I heard from Lola that she’s on a date with my father?” He said almost as if against it, but only slightly. “I mean, she’s a woman and women have needs.” He said looking to Meli for a brief moment. “Ah, maybe the Sicarius men just can’t stay away from the women of Utena.” He said, thinking aloud. Michel could only think of how this will go with his father. After two failed marriages, he didn’t really see Francis going for a woman again, at least not so soon.

Grant thought he had toppled off his seat, but it turned out that Savayna had dragged him out of his seat. He found himself in his groove, so he didn't mind. Except for having to dodge Jaakuna every once in a while. Emiri found herself half laughing and half dancing, not even really sure what was really happening. Best thing to do was just go with the flow. Which she did. Even if she was clueless. Wait she thought that already. Okay no more thinking because this was getting weird.

Nadeline took Wesley's hand, laughing hysterically. She was laughing so hard she wobbled in her heels, though she grabbed Wesley's arm to prevent herself from falling. "Dear gods what are we getting ourselves into?" She asked him, though she more than happily obliged in the dancing.

---

Shion picked up the menu gladly, hoping to hide her face if only for a moment. Her heart had been racing and she needed to calm down. Except she was spending so much time doing so that she wasn't paying attention to the words in front of her. What did Archadia even have as their specialty again? She needed to calm down. Maybe she'd just cop out and just have what he was having.

"I think I'll let you order for me." She told him quietly.

---

"Psh you think YOU'RE surprised? I thought Lola was bullshiting me when she told me." Meli replied, shaking her head. "Actually thought she was a lesbian too but look at that, she must love getting a stick to play with every once in a while." Her last sentence earned her a few looks, but her piercing glare sent their attention elsewhere. "Gods know how much of a shock it was when Lola preferred tits and a vagina over men. Welp she's missing out and if that's what she likes fine with me."

As soon as Jaakuna had hit the dance floor, Savayna would join in, dragging in Grant against his will. Then, Wesley would stand up and hold his hand out and Nadeline would happily go with him. Once everyone was dancing, Jaakuna didn’t even know what he was doing, but as the movements of everyone would cause them to both separate from each other and get near on another, Jaakuna found himself having the entire bottle of the Coconut Feni in his had, taking sips here and there. Jaakuna was soon feeling the effects of it even more. Though, his yells of enjoyment would suggest otherwise. Well, perhaps that depends on who was asking.

Savayna was hearing Jaakuna’s yells and she just found herself laughing, but then she would pull in Grant as she would bump and grind so close that she could feel something poking her southern location. She didn’t stop her movements, but she smiled seductively. She would rock her body against Grant, back to his front. Her dancing was unusually sexual and naughty.

Wesley and Nadeline seemed to be the only ones to be doing controlled dancing. Though, laughs were being released from Wesley(no doubt Nadeline too). He was enjoying himself so much. After the day that he had, Wesley knew that he had to take it all in. It wasn’t just the fact of being with his friends and having the entire room to themselves, but just the fact that he was there dancing with the love of his life, Wesley truly ha forgotten(mostly) about the day he had.

---

When Shion would suggest that Francis order for her, he would smile. She obviously didn’t know what to get. Or unless she just wanted him to take the lead. Either way, he had no problem to do as such. That was when Alex would come back, notepad in hand.

“So are we ready to order?” Asked Alex.

“Yes, we are.” Francis said. “For appetizers, we’d like Caviar and Calamari. Then for our entrées , she’ll have the Humbata Steak with a side of a fresh salad, lightly tossed with a mixed berry sauce. As for me, I’ll have Wyrm tartar, mashed potato purée, and cream corn. No butter.” Francis impressively ordered.

“Right away sir. The appetizer will be out in five minutes, entrées in twenty.” He said taking the two menus.

Francis would lift up his glass and sip it, and then leaned back in his chair. “So, while we have this time, why don’t you tell me about yourself?” He asked her, “and I don’t mean the assassin, I mean the real you, the one that is currently taking my breath — and heart — away.” He said, adding some more of his charm to the date.

---

Hearing Meli pretty much rant about how she was surprised to not only find out that Shion was going on a date with Michel’s father, but that she wasn’t a lesbian like her sister. The comments she made expressing her surprise earned her a few looks and Meli’s death glare would make all of those looks go away(in fear). Meli would then state that she thought that Lola was missing out on being with men. ’I don’t know babe, I can understand why Lola prefers pussies over dicks. I mean, I sure am a huge fan of them.” He said looking at her rather suggestively.

Everything was going well until Grant dodged one of Jaakuna's arms, only to get hit anyway. What? He looked and saw he had gotten hit by a bottle. Not just any bottle. THE bottle. As in the bottle of stuff that had Jaakuna completely shitfaced. "Uh." His rational side was telling him that he needed to somehow confiscate that bottle before Jaakuna died of alcohol poisoning, but his now rather aggressive drunk side was telling him he needed to focus on his woman in front of him. His rational side was also somehow managing to hold back his horny side. Mentally, anyway. "Uh." Wow he was very much conflicted right now. Damn it. Maybe Coconut Feni was not such a good idea after all. Was he going to get blamed for this? Probably. In which case he should probably enjoy himself while he could.

"I wish we could record this." A very comfortably buzzed Nadeline told Wesley, humming lightly, as she laced her fingers between his.

---

Francis was good. Shion quirked an eyebrow at him, copying him and also taking some champagne. He wanted to know more about her--and not the assassin. That was definitely a first, so to speak. "Considering my job is my life, that is a very difficult question to answer." She told him rather honestly. "What exactly do you want to know?"

---

"Not them. Mine." Meli very adamantly corrected him, hooking her arm with his. "And you're mine." She stated, as if she needed to remind him. As the two approached the nightclub, she noticed how there were a lot of people waiting to get in. "Well fuck that line." She stated, leading Michel to the front. As the bouncer held a hand up to stop them, Meli took one look at the bouncer and smacked his arm away, walking in. "Like I'm gonna fucking wait. Please."

As Jaakuna took one or two second-drinks of the Coconut Feni, he seemed to get more rowdy as time passed on. His yelling got louder and louder, his movements less fluid and more all over the place. The bottle was already halfway gone and Jaakuna was definitely feeling the effects of them. The dancing was definitely taking his mind off of it.

As they kept dancing, Nadeline would make a mention that she wished they could record what was going on, most likely what was going on with Jaakuna and his drunken self. Wesley would laugh as he twirled his fiancé around and just would dance along to the song that was playing. He even would find the chance to grab his drink again and he as he and Nadeline danced more he sipped it more. “It’s good that he could--”

When everyone just grooved on, there was a sound of glass breaking, liquid pouring underneath the seats and a loud thud-sounding noise hitting the ground. When everyone would stop, they would see Jaakuna stomach-side first on the ground unconscious.

---

Francis smiled and a small laugh let through. He set his glass down and he would lean slightly forward. “I want to know you better. I want to know what your hobbies are, what you do for fun, what makes you happy. “ He said, explaining that he just wanted to know all about her. “Shion, you have to know.” He paused, placing his hand on her free one, “ you had my heart at hello and I never want to say goodbye.” He said just looking at her with the most sincere and probably very romantic look..

---

Correcting him, she would specify that he was a fan of her tits and vagina, not others. That’s when she would hook his arm as if reminding him that he was hers and only. He smiled at her, giving her a kiss as they would head down the street they were walking on. As they did(and the kiss broke of course), they found themselves at the nightclub that they were originally in Archades for. When Michel noticed the line, he had no doubt that Meli did. She was not a fan of lines, even when they were undercover on some missions and they had to blend in, she hated lines when they were in a store or in Rabanastre’s Bazaar. So, Michel wasn’t surprised that she would just walk to the front, she would attempt to go in the front, but the Bouncer would try to stop her.

“What do you think you’r---”The bouncer was cut off. He saw her glare and was instantly spooked and his arm was slapped away.

Michel would provide an apologetic look. “So sorry, she doesn’t like lines.” He said.

The bouncer looked and he knew Michel. “Wait, aren’t you--?”
“Yes I am and do not speak another word. Don’t want people to know I was here.”
“Oh , of course sir.”

After the bouncer and Michel exchanged words, he caught up with Meli and went back to holding her hands. He instantly noticed that the music was unreasonably loud. “I have never liked clubs like these.” He said complaining. “The music has always been too loud, overpriced drinks, girls just doing their best to get the nearest dick.” He was just going on and on about what he disliked about clubs like The High Life.

The first thing Grant thought was that he was totally going to get blamed for this.

"Fuckin' eh." He murmured, staring at the now unconscious Jaakuna. What he wanted to think was that he had passed out from drinking too much and it should be hilarious. What he knew was that he had way too much and they probably needed to get him to a hospital probably. Emiri got down on her knees, lightly turning Jaakuna on his side. He was totally getting blamed for this. "Uh, that...how much did he have?"

Nadeline, who was better off then Grant, was instantly alarmed. "Oh no." She got on the floor, though she looked at the bottle and its contents--or lack of thereof. "Dear gods how much did he have?!"

"What do you mean how much did he have?!" Emiri cried out, shaking Jaakuna. "What was he drinking?!"

Grant raised a finger. "Coconut Feni."

"WHAT?!" Emiri yelled, eyes wide. Obviously the news had sobered her up. "Feni?! Are you insane, do you know how strong that stuff is?!"

"I wasn't expecting him to drink it straight out of the bottle!"

"Why didn't you take it away from him?!"

---

Hobbies, interests and what made her happy. Shion had to actually stop and think about it. My hobbies are murder and maiming people. "The piano has always interested me. And gardening. With plants, not people." Seeing the blood of my enemies makes me happy. "I guess going to the beach is always fun. I think." [i]Oh Levi would be enjoying this. She was pathetic. Still, as she tried to think of more appropriate things to say, he would lightly interrupt and take her hand again and then say what he said. Her jaw dropped. How was she even supposed to respond to this? Before she could react, her entire face had turned bright red. She wanted to look away, but she was what, embarrassed? Flattered? What or how was she supposed to respond?

"Oh really?" She managed (somehow) to say.

---

The place was packed. She wrinkled her nose at the crowd, clearly not impressed. As Michel joined her and complained about the place, she found herself agreeing somewhat. Meli frowned at Michel slightly, though she just offered him a shrug. "Just help me look around for them." She told him, making sure to hold onto him tightly. "And stay close, I don't want to have to smack a stupid skank for trying to touch you."

As he laid unconscious, everyone stopped dancing, all but all of the waiters would try to help while one shut off the stereo as it was not the time for that kind of music to be playing. Wesley would notice the worry on Grant’s face as the Dalmascan prince would see Emiri turn Jaakuna over lightly. The redness on Jaakuna’s face was evident. He was definitely shitfaced. That’s when Nadeline would make just a slight mention of how much he had. Emiri retorted back and instead asked what exactly he had and Grant would nervously respond and say Coconut Feni.

Both Wesley and Savayna were looking at Grant and then back to Emiri and then back to Grant and then back to Emiri once more. If before was entertaining, then what was happening now was slightly more so, but it did come at a cost, with Jaakuna being unconscious on the floor, that is. Wesley couldn’t help but shake his head as he suspected that Jaakuna didn’t even know what he picked up. Maybe he thought it was whiskey or rum or scotch. However, obviously that wasn’t what he ended up on drinking almost half the bottle of.

Savayna was about to say something, but that’s when two things happened in succession of each other. One, Jaakuna was starting to come to after about five minutes of being knocked the fuck out. Two, there was a bunch of screams to be heard. “What was that?” Savayna asked.

Wesley also heard it. He didn’t hear no music though. “The music stopped.” Wesley pointed out. “Grant, you and I will go check it out. You girls stay here with Jaakuna.” Wesley said as he motioned Grant to follow him.

---

As Shion listed her hobbies, Francis smiled. She really did enjoy the simple things in life. To hear her say that she liked the piano and gardening with her plants, Francis had no shock upon his face. He somehow knew she was a gardener. When she mentioned the beach, however, he raised an eyebrow. The thought of her in a swimsuit enticed him dearly. And then he saw her blush, most likely from his comments about how he took his breath and heart away at the pure sight of her.

“Indeed.” He said smiling, hand still on hers, eyes still on hers. “I never met a woman with such strength and beauty as you.” He said, “Most women I meet, they would be attractive yes, but they would always be lacking a certain something. I guess you can say I’m picky in some aspects. I mean, there have been times where I thought I have found the one, but as you can tell, I’ve yet to.” He admitted, “but when I first looked at you, I knew you’re it. I knew that you were the one..” He said leaning back in his seat, hand removed from hers, but eyes stayed.

---

They walked around the inside of the club. Meli did mention that Michel should stay close as she didn’t want to punch any of the women for touching him. He smiled at what she just said. He loved her overly-obsessive nature. Michel felt the same way about her. “Now hun, we mustn’t cause a scene. At least not until we get what we came here for.” Michel said semi-teasing her.

They continued more and then the room went dark, noise silent, and screams had. Michel didn’t know what was going on, but the lights would come back up and beasts came from the shadows on the ground. Amidst the screaming, Michel heard laughing. It was sinister and just pure evil. Michel, however, didn’t have the time to worry about the reason they came to Archades for. He had to worry about the beasts crawling from the shadows and killing every single person in the club, as seen from the bodies and blood on the ground floor.

"Jaakuna? Jaakuna, can you hear me?" Emiri asked him, brushing his hair off his face. Nadeline watched Wesley and Grant talk, though she wanted to go with them, she stayed. Wesley wanted Grant to go with him. Fuck. After it clicking in his head that he needed to move, Grant followed Wesley down the stairs. As they would reach the main floor, they would be greeted by a rather odd view. Several monsters had somehow gotten into the club, mauling people left and right. Said people were clearly panicking and rushing to get out by any means. The prince's first instinct had been to reach for his gun, only to remember that he hadn't brought it with him. "What are those things? And what now?" He asked Wesley.

---

Wow. Did he just confess to her? Shion was left speechless for a moment. What could she even say? Of course, she was entirely enticed by him, but realistically, this wasn't a good idea. "That's very presumptuous, all things considered." Shion had to admit. "As I've stated before, you and I are opposites. Are you really sure you'd like to get tangled in the mess that is my life?"

---

"Well, no more music." Meli told Michel with this slightest shrug. This was much better than having to listen and watch people be stupid. She did let out a slight chuckle at the defenseless people, and as she looked around, she spotted two familiar faces. They were that of the Dalmascan Prince and the Rozarrian Prince, each having come down the stairs to see what all the commotion was about. "They're upstairs, it seems." She stated.

When Wesley and Grant had ran down stairs, they clearly saw that people were getting killed by black shadowy wolf-like creatures. They seemed to be stemming from the shadows on the ground and just about any shadows that were in the club. Which, if that was the case, then Wesley knew they were in for a long night. When Grant would ask Wesley what the things attacking the people and what they should do.

“Well, first off, I would put my best guess on Zodiark. Those things definitely share similarities with our dear dickhead of an enemy. As for what we could do, we have two options. ” He said, “either we fight them or head back up and inform the others. Either option doesn’t look good. If we fight them, there’s a good chance we could get killed. If we don’t, everyone on the ground floor gets killed.” Yeah, Wesley wasn’t really selling it for optimism. As Wesley thought about it, he noticed two people out of the crowd. “Well fuck.” Wesley said as he pointed to the two. “Well, it seems that Michel and Meli are here. Fucking hell!” He said cursing.

---

Jaakuna was starting to wake up, his eyes open, and starting to sit up. He wasn’t feeling weak or anything, but he did have one hell of a headache. He would groan as he would sit up, the girls looking at him all worried-like. He looked at them with a slight pained expression and also a confused one. “What happened? Last thing I remember I was dancing, drinking some booze and next thing I knew it, I have the worst headache ever.” Jaakuna said looking at them.

Savayna laughed and smiled. “You passed out you dummy!” She said.

Jaakuna looked at her and then it came to him. He remembered dancing and then going black. “Well shit. I guess whiskey really is strong.” Jaakuna said amazed at how strong the whiskey was.

---

Francis couldn’t say that Shion wasn’t right in what she said. She and him were indeed opposites. She was the leader of one of the most notorious assassin groups of all time and he was a Judge Magister of the Archadian Imperial Court. If word got around that the two of them were dating, it wouldn’t be met with much approval. Yes, indeed Francis knew she was right and yet, he found himself not caring one single bit.

“I’ll admit, you’re right on all counts. We are opposites and maybe getting involved with you would be a mistake.” He said pausing inhaling for one second and then exhaling. “But you know what? I couldn’t care less about any of that. I said you had my heart and where I’m from — which is Archadia — that means you follow the one who has it.” He said, taking both of her hands with his. “I don’t know what roads it’ll lead me down or what I’ll have to do to stay on those roads, but I’m doing it with you.” He finished not releasing her hands or his stare at her.

---

Hearing Meli state that who they came to get were upstairs. The question was where exactly could they be. “Yes, it does seem that they are my darling.” Michel said, “I guess the only question is which floor could they be on?” He semi-rhetorically asked her.

Emiri let out a sigh of relief as Jaakuna finally came around. She half wanted to hug him, the other half wanting to smack him. No, she wanted to hit Grant and Nadeline more than anything. Of course all this had to happen now."That was Feni." Nadeline told Jaakuna somewhat apologetically. "Goodness, I didn't think you were going to down half a bottle like that..."

Meanwhile Grant had looked to see where Wesley had spotted Michel and Meli. If it wasn't for Wesley's guess blaming Zodiark, he would have pinned the blame on the pair for the monsters. Still, the group was weaponless at the moment, so what could they do? "Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but we should regroup--we're only going to get ourselves killed trying to save everyone."

---

Francis was completely serious. Shion stared at him for a while, thinking intently. No, this was wrong. She had too many enemies, a target much too big on her back, the last thing she would want was for a passerby to get hurt because of her. A part of her thought that he could handle himself, but still. Committing to someone? She ended up very slowly taking her hands away from his, looking away. "Perhaps you are. I don't think I'm ready to drag anyone down with me yet." She stated quietly. "Even now...this will probably be the last time we will see one another in some time."

---

"We could find them. What do you think?" Meli asked Michel with a raised eyebrow.

As much as Wesley wanted to fight them, he knew that Grant was right. Without their weapons, they wouldn’t be able to handle a fight with the likes of Michel and the one that called herself The Grim Reaper. Sure, they probably could take on the monsters just by themselves, but alas, the duo from hell were in the building, so they couldn’t really do anything there. “You’re right. I hate it, but we need to go back.” Wesley said agreeing with Grant as the two of them would head back to the VIP Lounge to inform the others.

---

As Jaakuna looked at Emiri as she had a rather relieved look on her face, Nadeline would inform him that what he had wasn’t whiskey, but rather it was feni. A look of both surprise and stupidity appeared on Jaakuna’s face. He couldn’t believe that he mistook the whiskey bottle for the feni bottle, but even worse, he seemed to down almost half of the bottle, to which Nadeline would point out that she couldn’t believe he did such a thing. Jaakuna looked at her with a rather stupid look and he laughed. “I guess I was thirsty then.” His laughed faded out as Savayna whacked him in the head.

When Jaakuna let out a rather loud grunt of pain from Savayna’s punch, the doors would open and Wesley and Grant came in. Jaakuna would stand up and everyone would no doubt look over to the two men that just came in. “We have trouble.” Wesley stated.

Savayna looked at Grant and Wesley. “Well, what is it?” She asked them, placing a hand on her hip.

Wesley sighed and spoke. “Michel and The Grim Reaper are here.” He informed them, but mainly looking to Nadeline as he did.

Jaakuna was half-angered, half-confused by this news. He didn’t like to hear that Michel was in the club, but The Grim Reaper was a puzzle to him. “Who is the Grim Reaper?” He asked Wesley or anyone who would be willing to answer.

---

As he told her his answer, Shion would look at Francis for a while longer. She was most likely thinking about how to answer him. When she would take her hands away from him slowly and look the other way. She would then speak about how she wasn’t ready to drag anyone down. A look of confusion covered Francis’ face.

“You really think that’s what you’ll be doing? Dragging me down?” He said confused. “Believe me, you wouldn’t be dragging me down. It was my idea to go along, was it not? “ He said to her, reminding her that it was his idea to go. “Besides, a little fact you must know about us Sicarius men. We are stubborn and are fools of the heart.” Francis laughed, clearly as he was now realizing why his son joined Shion’s organization. “Like I said, I care not what I have to do to go down the road you’re going, as long as it’s with you.” He said leaning back in his chair. “I guess the only question you have to ask yourself is if you really want me there beside you.” His eyes gazed upon hers.

It was then that their appetizer had arrived, and Alex would inform that their entrées would be out in the next fifteen minutes. Francis nodded to Alex and their waiter would depart from their table.

---

When Meli asked him, Michel was about to answer, but then he sneezed. “Damn it, I bet it’s these people. That’s why I’m sneezing.” He said sneezing a few more times. “But uh, I think--” He sneezed again, “--that we can find them--” He sneezed once more, “--in the VIP--” He sneezed again, “areas” He finished and sneezed again.