/ thank youuu @flakadi and @LastIntiWarrior for arranging the gala!! stuff like this is so fun and even tho i’m not super active anymore it gives me an opportunity to come back and interact with ppl SO MUCH FUN!!!!
‘ ain’t that the truth. ’ arm falls around her shoulders, leaning in to press a kiss to her cheek.
‘ you look beautiful, ang. really livin’ up to the whole angel image. ’
i reckon we can work with that. ( nodding. it’s clear she’s very sincere in her proposal, though it’s uncertain why exactly she’s asking her. to get her away from work, sure, but there’s something else. )
dancing? i have two left feet on a good day. [ and a whole host of inexperience. turning towards her, she hesitates and turns the statements over. she knows cassidy well enough to tell a lie from truth, as least they hope they do. ]
i reckon so.
( cheeky little grin, swirling the drink in her hand idly. )
nah? if you wanna, we could go outside for a bit. been itchin’ for a cigar this whole time.
( a playful eye roll, not a hint of malice in the gesture. if anything, it was fond. )
pretty flower, huh — ?
( a chuckle, shaking her head. )
. . . this isn’t really the kind of atmosphere i thrive in, unfortunately.
( this . . . isn’t really her scene. he supposes it’d be best for him to lurk for the rest of the night. it’s enough for him, just watching everyone else enjoy themselves. cheers. *🥂)
⠀⠀#overwatchgala2026
slinking over to her, beaming grin on her face.
‘ well, ain’t this a sight. didn’t think you’d leave the lab for this. ’ clearly Very Happy that she did.
i’m askin’ *you, darlin’. ain’t nobody else i want at my side ‘cept you. ( she can see the cracks in her facade, trying to prod at them until mina gives in and agrees to have a break. )
i reckon i’ll be the judge of that. ( head tipping. ) i’ve got my money on you bein’ a real
[ that usual streak of stubbornness flickers through her gaze, though perhaps with uncertainty. ] well, if everyone’s asking you to go, surely you can find a suitable date amongst them.
( she nods gently, before crouching down to be eye level with them. )
everyone’s askin’ me to go an’ … well, i just figured i’d be happier if you came with me. ( teeth reveal in a reassuring smile. )
c’mon doc, it’ll be fun. just one night off?
[ has already turned back to whatever she was working on prior to the interruption, jaw tight as if trying to hold something back. a pause, her pinky resting against paper. ] you're... serious?
( probably not the best way to ask, but sometimes it’s better to just come out with it. lips curl downwards into a frown at the reaction, confusion clear on her features. ) huh—? i’m dead serious. come with me, doc.
i haven’t taken a night off in- [ oh. maybe she should let her finish. pause, glance over at her. then around. lips press into thin line. ] haha. very funny.