11-09-2024, 01:06 AM
FATED, FAITHFUL, FATAL...
Once the doors were opened, Project had managed to get his Praetorians to leave his side, the golden and red clad guardians out and mingling amongst the revelers of the gala. Pressed against the back wall, the gold masked captain was sat, trying his best to put on a happy face despite his prosthetic limb causing discomfort to him. The warrior, despite his self-proclaimed awareness, hadn't noticed the cherry pink hybrid settle in close to him, away from the crowd, his blue eye fixed on watching everyone dance with a clear gaze of envy. The things he would give to have a partner to dance with, as well as his own, natural limb to dance upon.
Turning his head to address one of the younger squires- no, they were an apprentice knight now, how could Project have forgotten, the wolf smiled and ducked his head down to the feline's level to speak normally yet remain heard over the louder music. "You're nervous, aren't you? Relax, kiddo. This is a time of jubilation, you've no need to fear of making a fool of yourself. Why, I remember, when I was your age, eons ago, I ended up meeting a girl at one of these types of events. She ended up being my wife for a while, actually. Jelloshots, or just Jello." His voice faded as he smiled, a bittersweet memory crossing his mind before he simply shrugged. "Anyways, kid, I'm telling you this because I remember being young, being able to go out and dance. Don't waste the opportunity, you feel? You've got so much fun you can have, and I don't want you to feel like you're being held back all 'cause I'm here. I may be the Knight Captain, but I want my subordinates to be able to have fun, especially at the gala." Project said with a warm, fatherly smile before nudging the Apprentice with his shoulder, watching them disappear into the crowd.
A sigh left his lips, shoulders sagging as he let the memories of the one he thought long gone resurface in his mind. Project simply wanted to see any of his lovers once more, even if he figured it to be impossible. The nights were getting longer, colder, and the Captain was... Tired, definitely tired, yet he remained. He cleared his throat, shaking his head afterward, trying to will the thoughts out of his mind, to dispel the negativity that had clawed its way into his mind. Tonight was supposed to be a night of revelry, celebration of another year, successfully spent in service to The Family.
Turning his head to address one of the younger squires- no, they were an apprentice knight now, how could Project have forgotten, the wolf smiled and ducked his head down to the feline's level to speak normally yet remain heard over the louder music. "You're nervous, aren't you? Relax, kiddo. This is a time of jubilation, you've no need to fear of making a fool of yourself. Why, I remember, when I was your age, eons ago, I ended up meeting a girl at one of these types of events. She ended up being my wife for a while, actually. Jelloshots, or just Jello." His voice faded as he smiled, a bittersweet memory crossing his mind before he simply shrugged. "Anyways, kid, I'm telling you this because I remember being young, being able to go out and dance. Don't waste the opportunity, you feel? You've got so much fun you can have, and I don't want you to feel like you're being held back all 'cause I'm here. I may be the Knight Captain, but I want my subordinates to be able to have fun, especially at the gala." Project said with a warm, fatherly smile before nudging the Apprentice with his shoulder, watching them disappear into the crowd.
A sigh left his lips, shoulders sagging as he let the memories of the one he thought long gone resurface in his mind. Project simply wanted to see any of his lovers once more, even if he figured it to be impossible. The nights were getting longer, colder, and the Captain was... Tired, definitely tired, yet he remained. He cleared his throat, shaking his head afterward, trying to will the thoughts out of his mind, to dispel the negativity that had clawed its way into his mind. Tonight was supposed to be a night of revelry, celebration of another year, successfully spent in service to The Family.
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