Entering the ballroom in a somewhat fancy greek white robe, Eito grins as he walks up to Aki. "Well, well, well, look who's here!"

Heya, nice robe, Eito. *she gives a thumbs up* So you came to visit as well. *she drnik out of a golden cup*

*Dressed in Roman centurion armour that looks almost real, along with his usual scarf, GIn stands o the side of the room with a massive grin on his face. Sam sits next to him in his usual attire, looking bored* Now this is my kind of part Sam: I still can't believe the old man lent you his armour. It looks pretty damn heavy. How the hell... It's lighter than you'd think. Speaking of clothes, you look really out of place here. Sam: I'm a time traveller. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it. Besides, I'm just here to make sure you don't talk people to death. No one likes a know it all, especially at parties. But Ancient History is- Sam: -Your special subject. We know. That doesn't mean you have to talk about it at a themed party though *Gin folds his arms with a sigh. Sam rolls his eyes at Gin and shakes his head.*

"I did!" Eito slowly drinks from his own cup, smiling all the while. "I see you have a love for the classics."

Well a friend asked me to help her with this Party and I loved the Idea of this theme. But seriouly, that pyramid pudding over there was hard to transport here. *she looked over to Gin* Some people have really cool costumes. *She adjusted the crown on her hair*

Eito turns to look, raising one eyebrow. "I bet." He sighs as he stares at the mass of pudding before turning back to face Aki. "All of this is really cool, though i'd prefer a masquerade ball." "More my jazz."

*Gin looks around the room.* Some of these people have really put the effort into their outfits. The decorations are really neat as well Sam: So, have you noticed them all yet? Fine. I'll bite. All of what? *His eyes closed, Sam leans back oh his chair, hands behind his head, and smirks* Sam: The 47 historical errors in this room. *Gin sighs. Sam chuckles at Gin's annoyance.* 54 of them, actually. Sam: Ha! Knew you were looking for something to correct later. Not letting it happen, Bara. You're a jerk, you know that? Sam: And I love it.

I see. I was on a masquerade ball before, I danced with someone, sang a bit, but well then a guy came in, yelling and threatening to kill everyone so I left. Except that I like Masquerade Balls, even though I already wear a mask almost all the time. *she smirks* I don't see these kind of parties that diffrent.

"This is more of a costume party, which is a sort of Masquerade Ball, I guess." Eito shrugs and sips some more from his cup. "I love the costumes and all but I just look better in a suit and a nice mask, you know?" "Regardless, this is positively lovely."

Well some have suits. Probably because they want to mimik famous gentlemans. But there are also others ... *she stares at a group of vikings* I hope they were pants under that. *she laughs* Also it's not all day that I can dress as an Egyptian. *she smiles*

"Same, i'll take any opportunity to dress as a good old greek." "Shame the invite was so sudden or i'd have gotten something even better to wear." Eito shrugs, nonplussed. "But yeah, this is nice, really shows people's creativity!"

Mmh really? I might have something for you then. *she walks over to a dressing room close to the ballroom* One of my hobbies in the past was making costumes, I also made a scarf for Aincrad last year, so maybe you find something better in my collection. *She summons a portal which leads to a dressing room as part of the Velvet Room bar* I use this room for costumes for parties, so feel free to look around.

"You do not understand the size of the can of worms you just fucking opened." Eito finishes his drink, puts the cup down and straight up jumps inside the portal.

*she chuckles and closes the door* I'll wait till he is changed, he has only acess to the dressing room anyway.

Aincrad walks in dressed in, what else, Victorian England attire, even his cane is one more befitting the style of that time. Whistling he looks around adoring the costumes. "Well I must say, I love how everyone put time into their costumes. Unlike someone I know, Shadow." Well I'm not exactly there am I? I'm still building my new weapons. So shut it. I'll party when I'm ready to. Shadow responded in his head. "Ugh fine party killer. You could've been my literally whipping boy. And since you would be covered in ash it would be perfect!" Aincrad starts walking around and grabs himself a drink. No. "I swear you're useless." Shaking his head his eyes fall on the Centurion and he grins and walks over. "Sweet costume you have there. Looks pretty damn authentic. What's the secret?"

The door soon busts open with Eito exiting back into the ballroom. He is now wearing a black coat over a buttoned red waist coat which is itself over a black tie and white shirt that's similarly buttoned up. He's also wearing a top hat and carrying a fancy black and gold cane. "I have returned, this time wearing something fittingly stylish!" He then sees Aincrad also dressed in Victorian clothing as he frowns for a moment. "My timing couldn't be better..." He then shrugs and perks up once again. "Meh, it's fine."

Hmm? *Gin looks over to Aincrad.* Well, I guess knowing the right people helps. Heh heh heh Sam: That's one way too put it Shut up, Sam. Anyway, your costume's pretty cool as well. I wouldn't exactly call the Victorians ancient history. Then again, neither are the Vikings, and I've seen more than a few of horned helmets to get annoyed at the his- Sam: You're doing it. Going off about how things are historically inaccurate. Am I? Damn.

Not bad, good choice out of the ones I got. Now you look also like an Gentleman. *she looks around the room and sees aincrad* Speaking of which. Would you mind if I walk over there Eito? *she smirks*

"Who am I to stop you from seeing your boyfriend?" Eito chuckles and motions for Aki to go ahead with his cane as he moves forward. "In fact, I may need to get pictures, so I urge you to go on." He's smirking as he twirls his cane in his hand.

"Yeah true it ain't Ancient, but considering how fast culture moves these days, anything beyond ten years is considered ancient. Though I guess I should've chosen something else. Maybe a medieval knight? If I could get some to forge the armour for me." He shakes his head smiling and looks around. "Well the ones with horns are more Bronze Age right? If I remember Vikings never had any attachment to the sides of their helmets."

Glad someone else knows these things. Though, it does take away from my party trivia for events like this Sam: Not that anyone wants to hear it. Not denying that either. Still, I guess Victorian is better than pretending to be a time traveller, Sam: At least I made an effort coming up with a reason not to change outta my lab coat. *Gin sighs heavily and shakes his head.* This idiot...

What does that mean? *she gives him a glare* Nevermind. *she sighs* I will watch you. *she walks over and lays her arm around Aincrad* A fine Gentleman like you sure needs a queen at his site. *she laughs* Ok, that may not be the best line I said today.

"Well it is a fun thing to do, and I'm not really that knowledgeable about all this, I just absorb knowledge and I remembered that piece of information." He chuckles a little and stretches. "You never know who'll like it til-" That's when he feels and hears Aki and grins. "Give me a bit bud." He then turns and holds Aki close kissing her. "I'll gladly take that offer my Queen. Ill always take any reason for me to be with you." He chuckles a little and grins. "Your Majesty throws the best parties."

Sam: Ah. Young love. What a si- Let's go see what's over here, Sam *Without waiting for Sam's response, Gin grabs Sam by the collar of his lab coat and proceeds to drag the metal-armed scientist away, leaving him barely enough time to grab his cane. The two approach where Eito is before Gin let's Sam go* You truly are an idiot Sam: 1000 IQ, my friend. Statistically impossible. Yeah, you're definitely showing that big number by being completely inept as usual. *With a smirk, Sam shrugs before leaning forward on his cane, glancing over at Eito* Sam: Well now. If it ain't Aya. Shoulda known you'd be skulking around here.

*she smiles after the kiss* Even though I was mearly a peasant helping with this party? A friend actually came up with the Idea, i just helped her. I am glad to see you here though. You look great as ever, my lovely Gentleman. *she wraps her arms around him*

"Aya?" "Dunno who you're talking about pal." "Name's Eito!" Eito leans on his cane and extends his arm for a handshake.

"Yet your friend is no where to be seen, thus making you the royalty." He grins and wraps his arms around her as well. "I'm glad to have made it here as well. I get to see you more, and might I say, you look absolutely stunning my dear."

Sam: I know your name. Aya is so much shorter though. Same amount of syllables. One less letter. Anyway... *Gin accepts Eito's handshake* The names Gin. Well, at least that's what I go by. The idiot behind me is Sam. Sam: We've met. Though I don't think he remembers. Which is lame.

Maybe so. Then as a Queen I have the duty to look over my newly chosen King. *she giggles* Sorry, I can't really keep up this role. I rather be myself. *she twirls her finger through his hair* As well as I like you as yourself.

Taking a moment to shake his head free of any irrelevant thoughts including ones where his body is taken over by a punny blonde, Eito leans back, smiling. "Fair enough." He then turns to face Sam, tilting his head to the side in thought. "About you..." "Yeah, I have no idea about you." "Sorry." Please kill me with broken glass if I fuck that up again.

He grins and chuckles a little. "Alrighty then Aki, let us be ourselves. So what have you been up to since our little getaway in your cottage?" He kisses her and starts moving a little. "And shall we dance my dear? If we can find the space."

Sam: Yeah, I figured. Still, how do you forget the eccentric scientist with the metal arm? Not sure, but I don't think there's much of us in the Nexus. You should get a photogenic memory. It helps. Feel free to ignore him. I find doing so regularly gives you fewer headaches and a much quieter life. Anyway, I don't think I've seen you around much, Eito. I mean, not that anyone has seen me around much in the last few months, but my point stands. What is it you do exactly? Shop assistant? High school student? Persona using hunter of demonkind? All of the above? I've seen it happen.

*she takes his Hand and dances with him* Well thanks to you and the others, my Persona became an Ultimate Persona. I also don't hear my shadow version anymore. *she moved closer and whispered* The transformation also made my 'other' Powers stronger. I'd like to show you some time. *she winks* Except that I had a lot of singing to do. I can finally sing out of my heart again.

"I-uh, work at the GYM under Kalib." "Pays well, plus I have a mentor and a place to stay for the time being." Eito shrugs. "What about you?"

He grins and dances with her, keeping each movement careful, yet excited. "That's great to hear Aki, I'm glad I could be of service. You'll have to show me it then. Your ultimate Persona I mean." He leans in and whispers back. "Anytime you want I'll be happy to see it. I imagine it'll be great." He smiles and spins her around. "Promise you'll sing at least once for me then?"

That's... a little hard to explain. I suppose I'm close to a demon hunter? No, that's not quite right. I guess... no that's right either. Sam? Sam: On it. Me and Gin are part of a sort of guild. We dedicate ourselves to travelling around the multiverse ridding it of a group known as the Barbrians, who are mostly complete assholes. Gin's our leader. He stabs things a lot. That's what he does for a living. Yeah, that sounds about right. Though, you can simplify it to "guild members from another world" if you'd like and forget the rest. It's less important. *Gin smiles*

*she starts thinking* How about now then? *she twirls and then envolpes her hands in his* Actually my friend wanted me to sing at this party anyway, after that, i could show you the new Powers. *she smiles* I think she will be alright on her own.

"Okay then..." Eito rolls his eyes and then leans back onto his cane, smirking at the two. "Well, what are you two doing here?"

He grins and nods. "Alright then. Two things in one day. Can't say I'm not excited. Have fun singing Aki, I can guarantee I will." He kisses her once more and spins her towards any stage. "Go kill it my dear. You'll be absolutely wonderful."

Sam: Gin's a nerd that likes Ancient History. He's here because he heard about it and thought it would be fun. I'm here so he doesn't talk anyone too death with information no-one cares about. That sums it up well. You?

"Got an invitation and decided to come because the alternative would be sitting in my room marathoning anime or going out and doing odd jobs." "Plus, Ancient History is fucking awesome." "So I guess the two of us have a bit of a similarity!"

*she takes a deep breath before she begins* Thank you all for coming to this party. My name is Aki Nobuko, and I hope you guys will enjoy this song I prepared. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrPSyN3N0rs *she has a calm smile while singing* *but the people wanted an encore so she had to sing a second song before returning to Aincrad* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI9Rsq_U9wY *she sighs* Puh, finally done, sorry about that.

Heh. Anyone who has an appreciation for ancient history is all right with me. Good to meet you, Eito. Sam: Two Nerds. Great. Like you can talk, Mr 1000 IQ. If we're nerds, what are you? A geek, maybe? Sam: I'm above Geek and Nerd. I'm a genius, the god tier of Geek and Nerd. Tch Heh Heh Heh. Whatever you say, "Genius". *Gin and Sam's argument are interrupted by Aki's singing* She's pretty good, huh? Sam: I'll admit, she has talent. Then again, music is just a bunch of white noise to me though. I'm tone deaf, after all.

Aincrad grins and watches her sing, humming along a bit when he gets the tune down. "Still don't want to come? You're missing out." Shadow sighs in Aincrad's head. Sadly I do have to admit you're right. Even though I can only hear her, she must be wonderful on that stage. Aincrad nods unconsciously to himself. "Gorgeous. I could watch her all night." As the two songs end and she comes back, he pulls her close and kisses her. "I love you Aki. You were amazing up there."

*she blushed* I love you too. I am glad you could hear me, because I kinda chose these songs thinking of you. *she pulled him closer* Well i guess it's time to go. I can create a portal through that dressing room there. *she smiles* Your Persona can relax aswell then.

"You're missing out, pal." "It's pretty good stuff."

Sam: When Gin get's to my level of Programming, then I'll consider learning more about history than I already do. As it stands, however, I have better things to worry about. Anyway Gin, I think it's about time we- I know. I know. It was good speaking with you, Eito, but Sam and I promised my Sis we'd help her with something, so we have to go. If we meet again, let's talk more. *Before waiting for an answer, Gin and Sam leave the party. As he goes, Gin waves to everyone with the back of his hand.*

"See ya." Realizing that everyone that was actually interesting was gone, Eito shrugged and walked over to the dressing room before realizing that it would probably be rude to intrude. So he shrugged and made a mental note to return the outfit to Aki later before walking out.

Aincrad grins and nods. "I'm honoured then Aki, and lead the way, I can't wait to see how they've evolved. Sadly though, the stick in the mud Persona is busy earning his keep. He does send his regards though and wishes he could be here."

*they step through the portal, entering Aki's velvet Room* Clerval is also busy, i asked him to deliver a message to someone. *she then focused summoning her Persona* *Chicot came out, juggling his Planets on his Hand* You do remember that before, my Illusion can only be created one at a time and they had no physikal form, right? *she concentrates letting Azalea appear again* Try to touch her, now she is not like a hologram, but more like a puppet.

"Guess it's just us then huh?"Aincrad whistles a little as he sees Chicot and grins. "Or not. Looks like he's grown. Guess you cou-" NO PUNS! "-ld... create a whole puppet show then right? Never mind ignore that. This is amazing." Aincrad walks forward and touches Azalea. "How did you say these evolved?"

*she giggles* Well as I summoned snow last time, it fazed through, but it never touched anything. These Illusions are more lifelike and feel more real. *she summons space around them as they both begin to fly* Summed up, these Illusions are not like Hologramms, like before. *she floats to him* But I guess you are right. Well only you know about this. *she smiles taking his hands* Except that Chicot can grow arms with swords and It's combat power is stronger. *a little rocket ship flies by and she pushes it away* I like this power, it feels like living in a dream.

Aincrad looks around as they float through space astonished. "Holy crap... this is... incredible!" He watches the stars and the rocket ship fly by, then leans forward and kisses Aki. "You're incredible. I see what you mean though, with the dream part. This is so surreal. And remind me not to get on your Personas bad side."

*she returns the kiss back and puts his hand to her chest* You can feel my heartbeat right? That means we are still in reality. And I won't let anyone hurt people dear to me. *her look shows determination* This is a promise between us. *she smiles* So don't worry, it's hard to get on my bad side. Rather showing you my secrets shows the trust I have in you.

"That's a promise I'm happy to get behind and to reciprocate. We will both be safe. And yeah I can feel it." He looks up at her and smiles, his face lighting up. "Then I'll promise to keep that trust. Through thick or thin, I'll never betray it Aki. Never."

*she smiles,tears falling from her eyes* Thank you Aincrad, I just feel glad that i found you. *some shooting stars fly around her* *she layed in his arms* For all the things I have been through, living on the streets after leaving my village till i got a proper home, being tortured by my shadow in her mocking voice, I finally feel save ... I don't know how to describe it.

He smiles and holds her close, wiping away the tears. "It's alright now. You won't have to go through any of that anymore, not if I have any say in it. You're safe here. And I'll be here doing my best to keep it that way."

*She smiles bright, but then realizes her Power draining a bit* Guess I am not strong enough to hold this Illusion any longer. *the space vanishes and they both fall to the floor Aki laying in his arms atop of him* A-are you alright? *she looked conderned* I should have chosen a Illusion with gravity.

"Gah!" Surprised Aincrad falls still holding onto Aki. Breathing deeply he nods and smiles. "Yeah, yeah I'm fine, more surprised than anything, but I think these go a little further than illusions now Aki." He chuckles and kisses her.

*Relieved she gets up, helping him up as well* Well you're always welcome for another trip into Illusion. *her legs shake a bit as she nearly falls down again* Guess I got a bit tired of that though.

OOC: Time for me to sleep as well.^^ This was fun.