❝ spring for flirting but fall for the untamed delicious wild things ❞

[medievalism]

{ an autumn mixer }

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[dedicateyourheart]

Oh, he did indeed recognize that name. And somehow, he managed not to react. Maybe the perk of growing up on a world where things like displays of human emotion could get one severely punished. Esen's never been so thankful for his mask than right now.

He also knew better than to use his real name when he traveled. Everyone traveling here with him all had pseudonyms to use. Before being allowed to leave their world, any member of their movement had an entire new identity and history to memorize. So Esen was able to pull off a smile and he extended his hand as per the conventional greeting in this world.

"Altan."

[kinglydreams]

"Altan."

Humming in thought, he looked over at the guy. Looked him up and down. One would probably think he somehow saw right through the act. Even though there was no way for him to have done so.

In the end, he shook his head.

"Nah. Doesn't suit you. I'm gonna call you Tanny."

[dedicateyourheart]

For a few tense seconds, Esen was sure Chasin saw through him. Because he doesn't travel off-world often, Esen put a great deal of effort into his cover story and now, to fear, if even fleetingly, that he'd failed... Well, at least all the supplies were already delivered.

The relief that washed over him caused him to breathe out, which he then added a laugh to. This guy sure was amusing. And dangerous, he reminded himself. And dangerous.

"If you like," he agreed with a genuine smile. "I don't mind."

[kinglydreams]

Chasin grinned at him, swinging his legs and actually missing the first scare because he was so pleased with himself. As a result he was left blinking then laughing. Nudging his partner, he pointed to the poor actor who had tried to get him.

"Poor guy. I completely messed up his act. Look at him so shocked over there."

[dedicateyourheart]

Esen covered his mouth to hide his laugh. The poor actor looked so baffled at Chasin's lack of reaction.

"You'll have to act extra scared for the next one, okay?"

[kinglydreams]

"You too, okay? Give it your best scream. I'll cling to you to make it extra legit too."

He grinned as he let his legs swing again, listening for the next scare while also just relaxing. "This is fun. I don't get a lot of downtime like this."

[dedicateyourheart]

Wow, this guy sure was a fun one. Not that Esen didn't know people who could make him smile or laugh, just that big displays of emotion in public places were typically frowned upon where he's from. This world was definitely more free when it came to that and Esen wanted to savor it.

So he smiled and nodded in agreement.

"Me either," he admitted. Then added, "I have a stuffy finance job," as if to explain.