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[kersen]

Kersen sometimes did this thing where when he was feeling his worst, he tried to look his best. Elaborate drag when he was the most down, for example. Like maybe he could force cheerfulness with sequins and lipstick.

This time, he couldn't seem to muster up the energy for drag, though. What "look" said 'I just found out a lover is a serial killer'? Particularly coupled with 'what does this say about my taste in men'? Finally, he'd just gone with the forced cheerfulness: dark purple leather pants and a shirt (gifted to him by an employee years ago) that read OF COURSE I'M PRO-GAY, DO YOU THINK I WORK THIS HARD TO BE AN AMATEUR GAY in bright rainbow colors.

... also he'd started smoking again. Which was a little ironic since he was pretty sure that any effect they had on him was purely psychosomatic.

However, at the moment he was having a smoke break outside his bar. It was fairly early yet, just past 9pm. The streets were still full, lively with people leaving restaurants and shops, heading into bars and theaters. He liked this time of night, where the world was still alive. Wished he could experience more of it.

Some asshole walking by threw a homophobic slur at him, and he was briefly, stupidly tempted to flash his fangs as a threat. Instead he said, "The most fabulous you'll ever see, honey," and flicked the cigarette to the ground. Luckily it was the cowardly sort of asshole, and he just stuck up his middle finger and kept walking.

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[kersen]

Kersen nodded at Tabitha, and then looked at Fin and arched an eyebrow. "I take it you have a very high alcohol tolerance?"

[prince_of_nymphs]

"Yes- But I may have already reached it," he admitted with a bright laugh. "It's fine though. These are my last drinks tonight, I swear it."

[kersen]

Kersen chuckled, as Tabitha poured out a row of shots of vodka in front of them. "You may want to give me one of yours so I catch up."

[prince_of_nymphs]

Shrugging, Fin slid one of the vodka shots towards Kersen, knocking back the other himself.

"Look, no hands," he said, putting down the now empty shot glass, and folding his hands neatly behind his back as he bent over and picked up the remaining shot with his mouth alone. Once he had his lips wrapped around it, the fae stood up straight and tipped his head back.

He managed not to spill a drop, and looked terribly pleased as he gingerly placed it back on the bar.

Only then did his hands fall to his sides again.

"Go on, your turn," he grinned.

[kersen]

As Fin was finishing, Tabitha finished the two blow jobs and put them in front of them. Kersen realized that he now had three vodka shots in front of him now. He cracked his knuckles and knocked back one, then one more.

"Okay then," he said, and folded his hands behind his neck, and wrapped his lips around the blow job shot glass, managing to tip his head back and shoot it without spilling, though when he dropped the glass he had to lick his lips.

[prince_of_nymphs]

Fin did the same same, taking a moment to enjoy the way the alcohol buzzed through him.

"We should just do this all night," he laughed, gesturing at the empty glasses. "See who falls over first."

[kersen]

"I still have one more," Kersen pointed out, and picked up the shot glass. "I don't know, Fin, I feel like passing out takes the fun out of drinking." He knocked back that one.

[prince_of_nymphs]

"Alright, well what do you suggest instead?" Fin asked with a playful smile as he leaned against the bar.

[kersen]

Kersen grinned at him. A slightly stupid grin now, because he'd just had four shots in about five minutes and his head was spinning a bit. "Want me to play the piano for you? I've got oh ten minutes before the liquor really kicks in and I'm too sloshed to do it well."

[prince_of_nymphs]

"Yeah? Alright. Play something I know, and I'll sing with you," he grinned.

[kersen]

"Come with me then," Kersen said, and slipped off of the barstool, taking Fin's hand. "You can sit beside me. What do you like? Know any Cole Porter?"

[prince_of_nymphs]

"Quite a bit, actually. Might take me a moment to remember the words though," he warned, taking the offered hand and walking at Kersen's side.

[kersen]

Kersen walked them over to the piano, which was empty for the time being, music piped in through the sound system. But he turned it off, and offered a little wave at the people sitting near the piano. Though some of them were paying more attention to Fin than to him.

He waited for Fin to slide onto the seat beside him, and then put his hands on the keys. He rolled a chord to start, and started singing immediately, assuming Fin would join in.

"Birds do it... bees do it... even educated flees do it..."

[prince_of_nymphs]

Fin let him go alone for a bit, but soon enough joined in, closing his eyes and singing along. He could feel eyes on him, and his magic reached out around them a little, exploring and soaking in the strange energy that lingered in the air.

[kersen]

Kersen kept playing, singing along with Fin, even though he began to feel the magic in the air. Trusting that Fin wouldn't go too far with it.

[prince_of_nymphs]

Fin was drunk enough that it lingered a bit longer than it should have, and by the time he pulled it back and opened his eyes, he could see one person in the crowd was just a bit too fixated. Though being up here, with Kersen, seemed to be enough to hold them back.

The song ended, and Fin grinned a little as he rested his chin on Kersen's shoulder.

"One more?" he asked.

[kersen]

Kersen found that he could think of much better things to do at the moment than play the piano.

"One more," he murmured. "I'm getting a bit drunk."

And, feeling a bit sexier suddenly, he went into "Fever."

"Never know how much I love you, never know how much I care..."

[prince_of_nymphs]

Fin sat out for the most part, content to just watch and listen to Kersen. Though he did chime in near the end, leaning lightly against the vampire as he sang.

[kersen]

When the song was over, Kersen moved his lips close to Fin's ear while people around them applauded. "Too drunk to play more," he said softly. "Want to get away from all these people?"

[prince_of_nymphs]

Fin grinned, just tipsy enough to get a bit wicked as he turned his head and kissed Kersen soundly on the lips. It was deep and lingering, though he did eventually pull back, ducking his head shyly.

Which was bullshit. Fin was many things, but shy wasn't one of them. Not when he was on stage or with people he trusted- And given that he was currently the centre of attention and sitting beside a good friend, there was no reason for him to be anything short of cocky. No, this was definitely an act. Though it was clearly for the crowd more than Kersen. He was playing the part of the sweet and submissive fae, and he could almost taste the envy in the room. ...Though sober he might have wondered if that was something Kersen would even want. Did he want the other vampires to envy him, or was that trouble just waiting to happen?

[kersen]

It was a very good kiss, and by the time it broke Kersen wanted to do very bad things to him, only some of which involved blood. And the way he ducked his head after... it made Kersen's vampire nature very interested.

And when he noticed the vampires around them paying so much attention, it wasn't so much the envy that Kersen suddenly appreciated about this situation. It was about being seen as dominant, even for a moment. He was well aware of some of the reasons that many in the vampire community hadn't respected him when he'd tried to take control. And even though Eric was in charge now, Kersen wanted to maintain as much respect as he could.

He put a hand on Fin's leg and leaned in to his ear again. "Is that a yes? Because there are probably some lines I shouldn't cross when it comes to having an audience."

[prince_of_nymphs]

"Well, it certainly wasn't a no, was it?" Fin purred, meeting Kersen's gaze, then wetting his lips. "Take me wherever you like. I've nowhere I want to be but with you right now."

[kersen]

The impulse that Kersen had to bite him right here in front of everyone was overwhelming enough that it disturbed him a little. Clearly he'd had a bit too much to drink.

He stood and grabbed Fin's hand. "Perfect, let's go downstairs." Before he was tempted anymore.

[prince_of_nymphs]

Fin grinned, drunk and giddy as he followed Kersen's lead.

"But it's so nice to have an audience," the fae prince laughed. "Want me all to yourself? So selfish. ...I like selfish."

[kersen]

"I don't want trouble," Kersen murmured, and turned to look at Fin. "They're jealous. They want you. But they can't have you, can they?"