Vernique Denning (butterflybullet) wrote,
@ 2011-09-22 01:44:00

Date Night.
It was a lot like Mom and Dad's traditions, actually. Where Dad had used telegrams and faxes, she used e-mail. Vernique told Jordan that she'd be in the appropriate area that weekend and would like to have dinner, maybe some dancing.

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strongbox
2011-09-24 05:31 am UTC (link)

The music is loud. The music is pounding. Conversation will not be easy. He does his bast, and to his credit, projects pretty well, in figuring out what first.

This isn't the type of place with reserved seating. Past the bouncer without problems or wait is about the limit of privilege. But he finds them a table anyway, and makes sure they can get a round of drinks. When something arrives to mark the table as taken, he offers a hand to lead to the dance floor.

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butterflybullet
2011-09-24 05:39 am UTC (link)

And Vernique can be quite comfortable with the music feeling like it's going to readjust her pulse, even though she can also be quite comfortable at the ballet or a Carly Simon concert.

Dancing in high-heeled boots isn't the easiest thing in the world, but this kind of dancing doesn't take too much footwork, and anyway... Vernique Manages, adjusting to the music and generally just sticking close and appreciating looking at Jordan.

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strongbox
2011-09-24 05:47 am UTC (link)

There is little finesse to it, hardly ballroom. The dance floor is occasionally crowded, with Jordan doing his best to keep her close, and likewise make sure no one bumps into her too aggressively, while rocking his body with the beat, hands on her hips or sides to make sure everyone knows the hottest girl on the dance floor is claimed, and occasionally grinds into her in time with the beat.

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	butterflybullet 2011-09-24 06:04 am UTC (link)
	And Vernique will happily return that attention and enjoy those hands and flaunt her full intention of sticking with the fellow she came in with. ...Ms. Denning is a lady, after all. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-09-24 06:06 am UTC (link)
	He has sensible shoes, invulnerable feet, and superhuman constitution. He tries to keep in mind she has none of these things, and offers an escort back to their table. They'd still need to shout to be heard, but there's water and stiffer drinks, and a chance to get off their feet. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-09-24 06:11 am UTC (link)
	And eventually, Vernique will take that opportunity, and with ice water in one hand and vodka-and-cranberry-juice in another, she she'll smice. "Nice place!" she shouts. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-09-24 06:13 am UTC (link)
	"Yeah, definitely a good place to blow off some steam." he calls back, a natural at projecting, and figuring even if she misses a word or two, she'll get the idea. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-09-24 06:28 am UTC (link)
	Vernique takes out a pen from somewhere, grabs a cocktail napkin, and looks thoughtful, considing both the people about and back on the dance floor. Finally, she starts drawing what appears to be a scoresheet. One section of tallymarks reads "Envying You." Another reads "Envying Me" A third reads "Envying Both of Us at Once." The score is about even. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-09-24 06:30 am UTC (link)
	He considers the scorecard, then glances around, pointing out a few more people for her, one by one, before looking at her quizzically each time. If she's going to keep score, he's going to make sure she counts all the 'votes'. "What does the winner get?" he teases. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-09-24 06:33 am UTC (link)
	And Vernique very solemnly observes and tallies. "Laid?" she quietly enunciates, then grins. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-09-24 06:36 am UTC (link)
	That gets a laugh. "Sounds good!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-09-24 06:55 am UTC (link)
	And once she's finished her drinks, it's back on the floor for more exercise and ... preview of coming attractions. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-09-24 07:00 am UTC (link)
	If anything, he's more forward this time, pressed to her back, hands at her hips, grinding in time with her - and thus in time to the music. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-09-24 07:12 am UTC (link)
	And Vernique will entirely enjoy herself in the process. Keeping time, pressing back against him, turning her head for a quick kiss. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-09-24 02:00 pm UTC (link)
	He returns the kiss, hands wandering up and down her side in time with the music, occasionally drifting back to let her show off some moves a little, but always coming right back not long thereafter. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-09-24 05:51 pm UTC (link)
	And a lovely time is had, and eventually, it's time to rest again. "It's getting late," she says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-09-25 03:51 am UTC (link)
	"It is." he agrees, looking more disheveled, but otherwise physically much the same as when he arrived. He offers an arm to escort her off the floor, and towards the door. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-09-25 03:52 am UTC (link)
	She takes it, and away they go. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-09-25 04:54 am UTC (link)
	The limo is brought around to collect them outside, the cool air helpful after the crowded and frantic dance floor. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-09-25 05:29 am UTC (link)
	"Whew! Your ears still ringing?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-09-25 05:45 am UTC (link)
	He grins. "What was that? Can't hear, my ears are still ringing." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-09-25 05:46 am UTC (link)
	Vernique laughs and stays close to him. "You don't even seem tired yet," she says cheerfully. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-09-25 05:48 am UTC (link)
	He snuggles her into him, and shakes his head. "Superhuman stamina and recovery. Side effects of invulnerability and super strength, basically. It has benefits." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-09-25 05:50 am UTC (link)
	Snuggling opportunities, they are taken advantage of. "Well, despite being at my full height tonight, and thus unable to benefit from such things...I'm not that tired." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	strongbox 2011-09-25 05:54 am UTC (link)
	"I have this feeling that we can find something to help occupy you a while then. Scrabble?" he teases. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)