kafka chuckles, quietly amused. an arm wraps around her lover's, cheek gently resting on arlecchino's shoulder.
"true, suppose we would look out of place all stern and stoic."
The Knave raises a brow. Maybe it was the atmosphere that put her at ease, the sheer amount of merriment palpable in the air.
"It would be difficult to be stone-faced in a room full of joy, wouldn't you agree?"
a playful hum, kafka resisting the urge to mark her beloved with lipstick. a part of her wishes to lay claim amidst a room of onlookers.
"likewise, my sweet. i'd say you look more relaxed than i've seen you in quite some time."
Once her eyes fall on the stellaron hunter, they soften and smolder as the harbinger makes her way over.
Arlecchino settles herself beside the other, carrying an air of handsome elegance.
"Kafka, my dearest. I am happy to see that you're enjoying yourself."
eyes trail over her lover's figure, drinking in the view. stunning, as always, and so relaxed β it's a good look on her.
kafka supposes arlecchino is used to such festivities. painted lips smile, as she raises a glass towards arle in greeting.
the hunter smiles, as she fishes out a cherry blossom pinkβ soft and subtle. a gentle swipe across arlecchino's lips, blended in with her fingertip.
"anything for you, my love. your comfort means * everything to me, especially when you've indulged my whims."
"I'd prefer it, if possible."
The Knave reaches up to brush a lock of hair from Kafka's visage, wine-color spilling over the darkest gradient of her fingertips.
Now that she's able to keep her eyes open, she openly admires the look of concentration on Kafka's face.
"you are most welcome," she murmurs with a smile. arlecchino's efforts are always appreciated, and it warms her heart to see her lover growing more comfortable.
eyes done, kafka moves onto lips.
"hmm.... lip tint maybe? something lightweight, subtle..."
In truth, the harbinger doesn't mind the attention at all. The brush on her skin feels unfamiliar, but the one in her arms is far from.
"Thank you, my dearest."
Testing the open affection, yet, it still sounds warm falling from her lips.
kafka hums, gently blending out the shadow. a deeper grey is added to just the corners, simulating a soft liner.
"with your gorgeous features, you hardly need it," she murmurs fondly, pulling back every so often to admire her work.
"Not entirely, if I'm being honest. This may be around the third time?"
Arlecchino remains as still as a statue aside from her lips. Her hands rest on the small of Kafka's back and her knee.
"i promise," she smiles, shuffling to face her darling arlecchino. something natural, perhaps.. nothing to overshadow her handsome features.
kafka finds a soft, rosy grey shade to begin with, and ushers arle to close her eyes.
"is this a new experience for you, dear?"
kafka hums, fussing through the bag for various items.
"fun, mostly. or a self care ritual. would you, * perhaps, let me create art upon the lovely canvas that is your face?"