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"so was it him?" Rosalynd asked, staring at Choi-han as he paced around her room.
"i have no idea at this point, because if it wasn't him who jumped out of his window," he flopped down on Rosalyn’s bed "but when Beacrox asked Ohn she said he was there all night"
she tapped her foot, thinking. "you could ask his highness, They're rather close," she paced around in a similar fashion, "I could also ask Cage,"
Choi-han sat up, crossing his legs as he watched Rosalyn. He couldn't fathom the idea of that flirty performer being Cale. He was called Eros right? wasn't he the Greek god of love? how did he even know that name?
"I'm going to that bar again tonight. i have questions id like to ask" he stood up and started to walk away when Rosalyn caught his hand.
"don't think you're solving this mystery without me, if this is the young master i know i wanna see it with my own eyes" she smiled, a gesture Choi-han returned after processing.
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The night descended slower now that they were waiting for it. Beacrox had agreed to tag along again and both him and Rosalyn were working overtime keeping Choi-han away from Cale. If Cale saw Choi-han acting odd all bets were off on him figuring out what was going on.
Once everyone had gone to bed they donned their cloaks and masks, Rosalyn used simple magic to change hair and eye color, Beacrox had her colors, Choi-han had Beacrox's colors, and she had Choi-han's colors.
They arrived early enough to get a good seat in view of the stage, and watch as Taylor and Caged walked in, posting up at the bar once again. chatting as they drank.
a few unimportant performers sang or told jokes on stage. All of them were starting to think he wasn't going to perform today. Then Cage stood up and took the mic. "Now, please welcome to the stage, Eros!" The performer walked out onstage, hair up, red and white flowercrown on his head, fabulous suit on. He gave Cage a kiss on either cheek before taking the microphone.
"hello everyone," he started, voice smooth with a hint of accent, "i have two love songs, for all the romantics out there." he smiled lighting up the stage as the crowd cheered.
"that cant be Cale.." Rosalyn muttered, jaw hanging open. shed seen Cale give speeches, rally troupes, but this Eros commanded a stage like he was born to act.
"but!" everything went quiet "ill only be able to sing one today" he pouted closing his eyes as he tapped his cheek. "so! you'll decide. I have one that's a little... different."
Beacox noted the twitch in Eros' eye. like he was done with everything, he's seen Cale get that twitch before but he always played it off. mentally adding another tally to the Cale is Eros argument he resumed paying attention
"or i have something a little softer, something for everyone who is new to love" the added description seemed to interest most of the crowd. "So which one should I do?"
After the crowd went silent deliberating, Taylor called out "I'd love to hear the softer song." he stopped himself before he could add something on, a pet name perhaps? Beacrox couldn't tell, but after making contact with Rosalynd, he gathered that she noticed it too.
Eros smiled, "Seeing as the only person to ask me nicely was my darling, I will be doing the song he requested, lights please!"
there were a few annoyed grumbles that were very quickly shushed as the lights turned to a soft pinkish instead of the warm yellow, Eros very gently took the microphone off the stand
I've rejected affection for years and years~
he drifted from side to side then leaned against a wall hugging himself
Now I have it and damn it it's kind of weird..
Rosalyn thought the sudden shyness was probably an act. It was a very good act, but there was no cue that he was actually in love, no mumbling, avoided eye contact, or blush had shown itself. But as she watched more carefully Eros was trying very hard not to look in a certain direction.
He tells me I'm pretty, don't know how to respond. I tell him that he's pretty too, can I say that? dont have a clue..
He placed his hand against his cheek and smiled softly like he was embarrassed about something. He shook his head almost dismissing a thought and a faint blush started to form over his face
'Gotta admit he's a good actor' Beacrox thought, taking a sip of wine, when he got wine? Who knows.
with every passing moment i surprise myself, I'm scared of flies I'm scared of guys, someone please help
he hid his face quickly and only after a moment did he turn back around continuing the dramatic act of a hopeless romantic.
Choi-han was far too focused on one question plaguing his mind to realize what Eros was actually singing. Once he did catch on hearing the tune he was once again enraptured by Eros' voice
cause i think ive fallen in love this time, i blinked and suddenly i had a valentine~
he started softly humming and mumbling with the rhythm as he dance around the stage
As Eros collapsed on the wall like a lover swooning, Rosalyn glanced back to see Taylor, head resting on his hand as the other swirled his wine glass.
Cage looked amused "your head over heels"
Taylor laughed, making no attempt to deny it as he took a sip of his wine. "how could i not be" he mumbled looking at Eros like he hung the moon.
Everyone at the table was shocked by this conversation, Taylor had a lover!? Did Cale know about this? Did Taylor know that he might be dating Cale and not the flawless performer onstage (not that Cale wasn't perfect in every important way) Rosalyn's mental theory board was slowly growing every time new information was added.
What if he's the last one I kiss? What if he's the only one I'll ever miss? Maybe I should run. I'm only 21. i don't even know what i want to become
"So he's 21... " Choi-han muttered lacing his fingers together
"he could be lying" Beacrox shifted in his seat as he mumbled the reply. It was a possibility Choi-han failed to consider. He cursed under his breath, after years of working with Cale the idea that someone would lie about themselves shouldn't be foreign.
he sighed clearly annoyed and leaned back. little did he notice Cage was no longer watching the performance, these three hooded figures looked familiar in a way she couldn't place yet.
Eros continued singing, not minding or not paying attention to the drama unfolding around them. They wove and unwove the cord in between their fingers keeping their eyes on the floor in front of them.
I've lost all control of my heartbeat now. got caught in a romance with him somehow
Eros passed a glance to Taylor and smiled softly before averting his eyes again and descending the stairs to interact with the crowd, the same as last night. Flitting between guests making most feel like this was a private performance just for them.
I still feel a shock through every bone. when i hear an "i love you" cause now I've got someone to loose
he hid "shy" behind his hands twirling a lock of hair around his finger as he sang.
Beacrox found the act convincing enough he started to believe he was head over heels in love. Then he remembered this might be Cale, y'know, the master actor, liar, and manipulator. Someone who's never shown interest in romance before, at least not outwardly
the first one to ever like me back. I'm seconds away from a heart attack.
he fanned himself with a hand slowly returning to the stage after circling around the a few different tables.
How the hell did I fall in love this time? And honestly i cant believe i get to call you mine. i blinked and suddenly i had a valentine
he made a heart over his chest as he finished, blowing a kiss to the audience as the lights dimmed.
as they came back on Cage rushed back to the stage repeating a similar line to last night. "Let's all thank Eros for taking the time to come and sing for us!"
Applause erupted once again and Choi-han realized now was his chance, he got up slowly trying not to be noticed as the other two followed behind.