06-05-2018, 03:04 PM
Marcus was amused. Danika was a bit tipsy. It was not a feeling he was too familiar with. Control was always far too important to him. Still, on occasion he had indulged, if only because it was an experience.
And experience was important. What was the point of living- of seeking power- if one didn't not have the experiences that went with it? But there was so much more to it, summed up perfectly by Plagueis: "Remember why the Sith are more powerful than the Jedi, Sidious: because we are not afraid to feel. We embrace the spectrum of emotions, from the heights of transcendent joy to the depths of hatred and despair. Fearless, we welcome whatever paths the dark side sets us on, and whatever destiny it lays out for us."
He smiled. Malik smiled. This ball would be an experience. Danika would be an experience. He embraced it all, in this moment, bringing Malik and Marcus together.
He downed the flute in one simple movement, ready to feel the effect. His next would be sipped, savored, enjoyed in its each moment.
He looked at Danika and paused, really saw the woman, wide and inviting smile, twinkling eyes, nicely formed curves, seemingly framed by stars. Somehow it all seemed appropriate on her.
Her question was low and he couldn't help the chuckle in his chest. Without a word he escorted her to the dance floor where they were swept along into the current of music and motion.
He grinned at her and winked. "You'll have to forgive me if I step on your feet. I've not had too many opportunities for formal dancing."
Not really true. Part of his socializing in school had included it. But that wasn't really the point anyway. Making light of himself was. "I might be able to do the worm if you get me drunk enough."
And then he winked at her again. She was from Chicago. She had to know it.
Edited by Marcus DuBois, Jun 5 2018, 03:20 PM.
And experience was important. What was the point of living- of seeking power- if one didn't not have the experiences that went with it? But there was so much more to it, summed up perfectly by Plagueis: "Remember why the Sith are more powerful than the Jedi, Sidious: because we are not afraid to feel. We embrace the spectrum of emotions, from the heights of transcendent joy to the depths of hatred and despair. Fearless, we welcome whatever paths the dark side sets us on, and whatever destiny it lays out for us."
He smiled. Malik smiled. This ball would be an experience. Danika would be an experience. He embraced it all, in this moment, bringing Malik and Marcus together.
He downed the flute in one simple movement, ready to feel the effect. His next would be sipped, savored, enjoyed in its each moment.
He looked at Danika and paused, really saw the woman, wide and inviting smile, twinkling eyes, nicely formed curves, seemingly framed by stars. Somehow it all seemed appropriate on her.
Her question was low and he couldn't help the chuckle in his chest. Without a word he escorted her to the dance floor where they were swept along into the current of music and motion.
He grinned at her and winked. "You'll have to forgive me if I step on your feet. I've not had too many opportunities for formal dancing."
Not really true. Part of his socializing in school had included it. But that wasn't really the point anyway. Making light of himself was. "I might be able to do the worm if you get me drunk enough."
And then he winked at her again. She was from Chicago. She had to know it.
Edited by Marcus DuBois, Jun 5 2018, 03:20 PM.