Log: Ongoing

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When; Jan. 26 (night)
Rating; PG?
Characters; Open
Summary; The Inauguration Affair for the Co-Wardens blasts off with a sabering of the champagne.
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[ooc: Open log for any chars who wish to attend, label threads as you wish as necessary. Let's try to keep physical confrontations at a minimum since the Police Force and Palace Staff will be providing security. Food and drink and entertainment provided! The announcement says midnight but obviously interaction can extend beyond that (backlogged, forelogged, and inbetween ♥)]

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"BT.... BT?"

Charming called her name from a short distance, blue eyes squinting at first to make sure this woman was indeed the one he'd met on the network.

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"I am," she allowed. A smirk twisted her lips for an instant, then became the one of the many smiles she'd practiced in modeling classes. "I assume you're Prince Charming." She chuckled, took a sip of champagne. "Should I call you Warden Charming? Congratulations on your election, by the way."

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"Please, call me Charming," he nodded, offering a hand to hers. "Thank you, I appreciate the sentiment."

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BT accepted his hand, gripped it firmly but gently. It wasn't so much a handshake as a caress, but there was neither tenderness nor genuine interest in the gesture. Hopefully, it wasn't obvious. Her lips quirked just a little, curving almost wickedly. But whatever amusement her lips had found, her eyes didn't share. "About Kaiba," she said in an undertone, "I wanted to thank you."

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Having been given her hand, he smoothly turned his around to delicately hold her fingers and apply a kiss to the back of her palm. A gentleman's way, see. Charming offered her a brilliant smile.

"It's my pleasure," he nodded, releasing her hand carefully.

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BT contained her surprise at the gesture. Her eyebrows rose a fraction of an inch for an instant, but no more.

"The pleasure's all mine." She said, voice light and airy, just a trifle too airy. She made eye contact to drive in her point. Her voice dropped to a murmur. "Somehow, I doubt you helped me for no reason. I'll be needing an explanation someday soon."

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"When an opportunity presents itself, you take it," he explained to her in a cool and casual manner. "I certainly don't regret making your acquaintance and hope that we can still maintain it during your time with Kaiba," Charming nodded with a particular gleam in his eye.

Most everyone at the party could agree; Prince Charming presented himself as an aloof socialite in privileged political standing.

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The only sign that she wasn't pleased with the answer was the way she narrowed her eyes for a fraction of an instant.

He was going to be a tough nut to crack. But then, she would have been disappointed if he hadn't been. She was going to have to put much more effort into this. Much more delicate effort.

"Mm, I feel the same way," she replied, striving to match his tone, her voice lifting a little in volume. Not enough to broadcast their conversation, of course not, but enough that she no longer seemed like she was trying to avoid eavesdroppers. She lifted her champagne glass, perhaps in a type of salute, before taking a sip. "Well, it was a pleasure meeting you."

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Just as Charming would be mildly disappointed if she didn't have her wits about her, and he could tell right now she most certainly did. He appreciated sharp and shrewd women. He stood up straight again then nodded to her, chin lifted with the return of his winsome smile.

"The feeling is mutual... And if I don't see you again before the night is over," said the prince, bowing at the waist like a well-trained gentleman, "I do wish you a wonderful evening."