Ione and Pain in the Citrus

It was not often that Ione relented into agreeing to attend an extravagant event with Limon but when it came to the ones held by Angora? You simply do not pass up the opportunity to. That would simply be ridiculous to and incredibly stupid to considering the work and money the Greed Casino Owner often put into them.

....Not to mention that the food were always so fucking delicious. How could Ione pass up the opportunity to?
...Even if it meant having to dress up. At least it wasn't a dress this time. Ione had picked out a lovely dark brown vest suit to wear with pale cream shirt underneath, and Limon had helped style their long hair into elaborate half bun half low ponytail so their ears could be down instead of being tied up. That also ensured that the masquerade mask would fit properly on their face.
For once, Limon had chosen to match Ione by dressing in elaborate chocolate brown ruffles dress with dark pearls adorning her ears.

Currently Ione was helping themselves to the buffet, loading up their plate with food they can easily eat standing up with one hand while Limon was.... somewhere. Being herself.
Honestly, what else did the Gluttony expect from their best friend slash litter mate?

Ione sighed softly as they grabbed a champagne from a passing waiter to sip on. It was delicious and they had to indulge themselves a little. Their tail swayed slowly as they alternated between snacking on their plate and sipping on their champagne for a while. Their blue eyes scanned the room for Limon and spotted her on the dance floor. Seems she had found a dancing partner. Good. She seems to be in a good mood. That would bide well for them both tonight.

They would keep sipping their drink and getting several more glasses throughout the night along with several plates of food as they watched others; firmly refusing requests to dance as they were not the type to. It would not be long, okay, more like several plates of food deep before the Coffee Gluttony would catch sight of Limon having a glass of champagne....
Oh
Oh, shit.

Judging by the flush on her cheeks.... She was few glasses in. Ione knew that Limon could handle champagne extremely well but it was now very evident to them that she was tipsy and well on her way to being drunk.
That would not bide well for Ione or for Limon herself either. Shit. Ione promptly downed their glass and beelined for their kithood friend.

"Ionnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne" Limon's high pitched voice reached their ears and Ione groaned inwardly. Oh definitely drunk now. Ione easily caught Limon with an arm around her waist when she tripped over her hooves into their chest. "I'm going to get you some water and carbs to sober up, you ridiculous citrus...." Ione drawled as they helped her to get some water and some crackers to munch on. They both knew that once she got drunk, no amount of water or crackers would sober her up quickly. It was time to take their departure from the gala and get her home.
Or well.

To her boys since Limon couldn't be trusted to look after her drunken self. Ione knew that from experience. Unfortunately.

When they finally got her outside in fresh air and on a bench with glass of water, Ione pulled out their mobile and dialed a familiar number.

"Bram...Glad you picked up. Are you with Argus? Oh you are? Good. Listen-- Oi Limon sit down and finish that water!-- Sorry, Limon had too much to drink..... Oh good, I wanted to ask if I could bring her over. I'll see you two in a bit. Thanks" Ione hung up, glad for Bram's receptiveness and patience.

It was easy enough for Ione to get Limon into a car with them to go to Argus's place. Upon getting out, Ione helped the drunken Lust who was clinging all over their arm as they got to the door. Before Ione could even raise a hand to knock, it opened to a taller Gluttony with his eyes covered.

"Ah...Sourpop... Thank you Ione" Argus shook his head as he easily tossed Limon over his shoulder "I'll look after her tonight...Well. We will" Argus had to step to the side as a gray and purple Greed popped up from behind him.

"THANK YOU IONE!" He bounced over to give them a big hug before jumping back as ione shook their head
"Look after her. She's an emotional drunk. Get tea or water in her please...."
"We will, I promise! Argus got some tea brewing already" Bram chirped as Argus inclined his head before carrying Limon back inside.

"Thanks again. I'll be fine before you ask, Bram. I'll walk home and it's nice out tonight." Ione shook their head with a small smile as they departed with Bram's cheerful farewell.