May I Have This Dance? | And They Danced

You know what? Popuri was having a great time at this party. After all, it had a little bit of all of her favourite things. A great atmosphere, plenty of other buns to socialize with, good food and drinks, and of course, the chance to show off!

Yeah, sure, her wallet was crying, screaming, begging for mercy, but what was she gonna do? Wear something she’d already worn only once before at such a grand event? Psh, nah. She had to go all out! And all out she went!

Currently she was taking a bit of a break at the snack table. And by break, that meant taking several pictures - including a few selfies - of the hors d'oeuvres, sampling them and, after a bit of thinking, pulling up her note app and typing down some of her thoughts and the likes on what she had tried.

She was pretty sure her followers that didn’t get a chance to attend would love it. A hit blog post in the making, she just knew it.

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Raven by the bar looking at all the buns huddled over by the snacking table taking selfies. She let out a small groan while rolling her eyes as she thought in her head “What a bunch of attention seekers.” Sometimes wishing she could be like them and have a bigger social circle. Sighing as she takes her champagne with her over to the snack table starting to feel hungry looking at what is available.

Taking a small plate and putting some food on her plate and notices Popuri taking a few snacks as well. Not wanting to be awkward Raven waved and said “Oh hello there! How are you doing this evening?” Raven smiles, hoping the bun doesn’t think she is awkward for saying hello to a completely random stranger.

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After having taken a quick few more pictures and filming a quick little shot, Popuri finally saw fit to take a small break from trying to make content and just relax a little. Like taking some of the snacks she was particularly fond of and loading them up on her plate. Unexpectedly, but by no means unwelcome, a bun greeted her while she was in the process of grabbing a small cake or two and, well, she wasn’t going to be rude.

“Oh, hey there! I’m doing great, thanks.” The greed bun grinned in response. “You’re having a good time too, I hope?” She asked, not one to shy away from a bit of small talk. Y’know, if that was something that was desired. Small talk, big talk, get the fuck away and never speak to me again talk… She mentally shrugged to herself, though outwardly her smile never faltered. “Taking a break from dancing?”

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Raven giggled a bit as she responded “I haven’t even danced yet. I was mostly trying the drinks at the bar, then I got hungry and wanted to snack on something to probably get some of the drink out of my system.” Raven said as she grabbed a piece or two of cake smiling feeling more comfortable with the bun she was talking to.

“So what brings you to the ball? And I don’t mean to be rude, my name is Raven.” Raven bowing some as giving off some elegant vibes. Grabbing the plate again after bowing sometimes not even noticing that she did that.

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Popuri let out a - playful - gasp when she heard that the bun she was currently talking to hadn’t danced yet. Like, for real? Not at all? But she was such a cutie! Granted immediately after that statement came an explanation, which made sense. Sounded like she hadn’t been here all that long yet.

Besides, it wasn’t like there was no fixable solution here. Though first of all…

“I’m Popuri~! But you can call me Poppy, if you’d like.” She replied with a playful wink. “And, I mean… This is a party. Thrown by Angora. Why wouldn’t I come here?” Not that she got invited to Angora organized parties all that often to begin with, but that just made this situation all the more special. For a moment she thought about mentioning her blog, but perhaps that could be a conversation for later? “How about you? Oh! And–” having noticed Raven grab a couple of cakes earlier, “I’d totes recommend that one over there. It’s really good. Promise~”

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Raven nods when Poppy points over to her recommendation and grabs one or two of it. Raven was wondering so much about the bun but not really knowing where to start. Raven shakes her head as she looks at Poppy and says “Do you have a table to sit at? Should I find one to sit with you? Of course if you don’t mind that is.

Raven feels a bit nervous thinking it is weird for her to be feeling this way as she usually doesn’t and just goes with that flow for a conversation. Raven is usually one to start a conversation and just keep going with the conversation in confidence which is why most buns like talking to her so much. Not a secret Raven spills that is told to her.

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A table? Hmm… Yeah, that probably would be handier than standing and eating. Still, Popuri shook her head in response to the question, “Nope! However~”She smiled and held her free hand out to the other bun, “I know a real nice spot we can sit at, if you’re interested? It’s no table, but it has a real nice view of the gardens and everyone dancing.”

Of course, Raven didn’t have to agree to this, or even take her hand for that matter. Popuri was just trying to be friendly, y’know?

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Raven looking at Popuri curious on where she might take us saying “Oh? Sure thing, Nice views are my type of thing.” Raven hand grabbing Popuri hand that was held out in front of her, excited and glad that Popuri accepted their offer just with a bit of a different turn.

Raven feels happy that a bun wants to actually take them other than a table or a dance as that can get a bit tedious doing for long.

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With Raven’s hand in one hand, and a small plate with a couple of snacks in the other, Popuri led the two of them through the room, to the promised destination. Said promised destination being one of the balconies not too far from the snack table.

Just as she promised, even from here there was a pretty nice view into the dance hall. Meaning if you listened carefully enough, you could still hear all of the masquerade’s attendees talking, gossiping, socializing in general… Which also meant the music itself was plenty easy to hear, so if either of them suddenly felt like dancing… Well.

And of course, on the other side of the railing was that nice view over the gardens that she’d promised. Popuri? Decided to hop onto the railing. Her current seat of choice. “So?” she asked somewhat expectantly as she popped a snack into her mouth. “Nice, right?”

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Raven lost in awe looking at everything around, all the nice plants, the music at a good volume to hear. Going over to a table as there were some here. Probably for buns to get away from socializing with other buns.

Sitting down, Raven grabs one of her cakes she got and starts to eat it shaking her head to the music. Loving this moment just hanging out with Popuri. Looking at her when isn’t looking and smiles then going back to eating her cake.

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No response… Popuri simply shrugged mentally, taking the silence - and the fact Raven hadn’t up and bolted - as a positive. Something like ‘too moved to think of anything to say’ kind of thing. Though, taking note of the fact the other bun started eating one of her cakes… Perhaps she should take that as a hint of sorts that she should eat her own few snacks, too.

Sometimes a good time was simply sitting in silence and enjoying each other and the surroundings' vibes.

…Popuri never really had been one to just sit still and enjoy vibes, though.

It wasn’t immediate, but after roughly a chill minute or so of snacking and relaxing, the greed bun couldn’t help but start talking again. “Sooo… How’d you get in?” She asked. She wasn’t dumb. Any party worth its salt would have a couple of uninvited guests. Not that she assumed Raven was one of them, but, y’know.

Small talk.

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Raven looked up at Popuri finishing one of her pieces of cake and said “My mom always sends me her invite because she and Angora were pretty close friends. She would come once in a while and I would always come with her as the invitation allows one guest.” 

Raven smiling while grabbing another piece of cake taking bite by bite loving the taste of every bite she took. Then after eating that piece of cake Raven looked up at Popuri again and said “Feel free to ask me anything! I’m up front about everything.” Raven wondered in her head if Popuri was going to ask anything or if the invitation question was the only one she had.

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Huh… Interesting. Genuinely. “That’s pretty cool! I kinda just lucked out myself this year and managed to get an invite in the mail.” She explained for herself. Nothing too crazy, but something the greed bun was definitely thankful for nonetheless. After all, it meant that she didn’t have to, say, forge an invite like she…toooootally hadn’t done before. Nope. Not this bun.

Mooooving on…

A bit of a cheeky smile formed on Popuri’s lips at Raven’s words. Anything, huh…? “If that’s the case, here's another question for ya; would you like to dance with me?”

Smooth, Poppy. Real smooth.

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Raven is surprised but nods her head yes, as she likes to dance sometimes. She finishes her drink and snacks as she stands up and wipes her dress to get crumbs off and wipes her hands with the napkins she had. Looking at Popuri smiling as she grabs her hands not giving Popuri much time to react.

Once reaching the dance floor she bows some as smooth jazzy music turns on feeling a bit like a slow dance song.

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Popuri couldn’t help but giggle a little when the other greed bun nodded. Looking forward to getting another dance in with somebun else at this masquerade. She quickly finished off whatever was left on her own plate before hopping off of the balcony’s railing and was going to be the one to reach out to Raven… But the other greed bun was just the slightest bit faster. 

Not that Popuri minded, though.

While she wasn’t sure which role Raven had in mind when it came to dancing, since she had been the one to suggest dancing, Popuri thought it only natural that she take the lead here. She’d relent if the other protested, though.

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Raven smiles as she puts one hand on her hip and shoulder. Blushing a little bit when she put her hands on Popuri. Starting to dance with the music leading each move as Popuri seems to be following too. Enjoying the music humming some syncing with the music. Raven spins Popuri and catches her making sure she doesn’t fall as the music stops, raising Popuri up and taking her to the bar. Raven look at her when they arrive at the bar and says “So is it fine to ask for your information?”

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And that was all Popuri needed to know.

Granted, even if Raven spent most of the time leading their dance, earning a good few laughs and giggles from the pink greed bun in the process, Popuri wouldn’t be Popuri if she didn’t try to turn the tables a little. Just a little. A quick little dip for Raven, before handing the lead back.

Once done and at the bar, she was pretty quick to order herself a drink before Raven asked for her information. “Oh? Oh! Yeah, sure!” She replied before fishing out her phone again and asking Raven for hers… And, of course, also giving her the name of the blog she ran while she was at it.

Who knew? Maybe they’d get to hang out again sometime in the future. Popuri definitely knew she wouldn’t mind that.