*With an inhaling breath, he turned to face Marble Quarry 💎.* Well, I'm still alive. Granted, wether that's good or not is debatable. (C)

*With a dry chuckle and a sigh, he rubbed his hooves together, facing Marble Quarry 💎* I jest. Of course, things could be better. And you?

Yet, here we are, Marble Quarry 💎. I hope the parental visit went smoothly. No mention of myself, I'm sure. *Now, he...craved scotch, (c)*

>*. With a slight stretch of the back, he arose, ever so slowly trotting towards a spirits counter, Marble Quarry 💎 presumably in tow*

*Back towards Marble Quarry 💎, he levitates her glass onto the table, pouring two chalices of scotch.* You look marvelous, as always.

Talented lady... *Floats a chalice to Marble Quarry 💎, taking a small sip of his own* ...I...apologize for how, er...snarky, I've been.

*Though his expression stayed the same, his ears slightly wilted as he looked down to his cup* ....Perhaps.....a dance is in order?

(( LT Marble Quarry 💎 ))

*Approaching Marble Quarry 💎 with a genuine, yet small smile, he laced his left arm through hers, heading downstairs* I...missed you, Marble.

Well...I couldn't stay away forever, Marble Quarry 💎. *Spoken in a hushed tone through a face of crimson blush*

*Nuzzled in return, remaining silent as they enter the ballroom, which has died down just a tad. Flirtation fills the air, apparently.*

To be honest, I...haven't planned that yet. Most likely return home and mope about you all night, as per usual. (Marble Quarry 💎)

There isn't much else to d—*SQUEAK* *As he's hugged by Marble Quarry 💎, a light pink blush arose across his muzzle* *...He missed those, too*

Oh.... *Abruptly halted, pressing his muzzle onto that of Marble Quarry 💎* But you should. *Quick kiss! Internal screaming ensues.*

*Was, actually, not donning a mask that night. He has shallow cheekbones and a rather blunt muzzle...hard to fit >.>*

*As the ponies throw their masks, and confetti covers the guests, Atticus breaks the kiss with a huge, shiny smile.* (Marble Quarry 💎)

Now...what say you and I go have a night to discuss some things, hmm? There's no better way to sleep than in the arms of whom you love.

*Where is his avi? Being commissioned, of course! Bear with me, and enjoy the amazing ascot aesthetic.*

*And so, Marble Quarry 💎 and Atticus discreetly slip out of the Castle, away to his home. And thus ends the night, as the player sleeps.*

((Aaaaand..........I'm out. Be excellent to one another.))