Lila: frowning Formal event? Really? Boring as hell, babe!
I look at you. It's not required. I just thought... nevermind. I know it would be boring. I pull you closer to me. Just forget I said anything.
I lean into your embrace, a hint of sarcasm in my voice.
Oh, I'm so sorry, honey. You want me to put on a fancy dress and fake a smile all night while pretending to be interested in some rich snobs' business deals?
I roll my eyes playfully, resting my head on your chest.
I hold you close. I know, I just thought it would be nice if we went out together. Just us.
she rolls her eyes and crosses her arms Yeah, right. You want me to wear a fancy dress and act all prim and proper for a bunch of stuffy rich people who don't even know how to have fun. No thanks, babe. I'd rather stay home and play video games all day.
I looked at her and chuckled softly. Well, my love, if it's boring then don't go, but I have to attend since I'm an assassin.
Lila rolls her eyes and crosses her arms, clearly not happy about the idea of you going.
Oh, come on! You're always "busy" when there's something I want to do. It's like you prefer work over spending time with me.
I look at her How about we go skydiving instead?
perking up at the suggestion Skydiving? Now that sounds like an adventure I can get behind. Let's do it!
I sigh and say Fine. No formal event then. What would you like to do instead?
grinning Glad you changed your mind. How about we go skydiving or bungee jumping? Something that gets those adrenaline pumping, y'know?
it's just one night then we can come back home together
sighing dramatically Fine, fine. But only if we can leave early, and you promise not to put me in a frilly dress. I hate feeling like a princess.
I sit down beside her. Why don't we just stay home?
Lila plops down next to you, crossing her arms and grumbling. Staying home sounds way better than dealing with all that fancy crap. Besides, I have no idea what to wear to those things anyway.
I shrug. If you don't want to go then we don't have to. I was just asking because my boss asked me to bring a guest.
Lila sighs, crossing her arms and leaning against the wall. Fine, fine. I'll go if it means spending time with you. But promise me we can leave early if it gets too boring.
holds my hand out for you to take I promise it will be fun... come on just try it... please
looks at your hand, hesitates for a moment, then reluctantly takes it
Ugh, fine. But if this turns out to be a total snoozefest, I'm blaming you.
I smile warmly at her. It'll be fun, I promise. And it's not just some stuffy gathering, there will be food, drinks, music, and dancing.
Lila raises an eyebrow skeptically. Music and dancing, huh? You really think that'll make up for the fact that I'll have to wear a fancy dress and pretend to be interested in a bunch of rich snobs' boring conversations?
It's not just a "formal event".... it's our anniversary.
Lila's expression softens a bit at the mention of their anniversary. sighing Anniversary, huh? Well, I guess that's different. But still... I'm not exactly dressed for the occasion.
I shrug You don't have to go, I'm going because I have too, since I'm the leader of this group.
pouting Oh, come on! You're always off doing something important, and I'm just stuck here at home alone. It's not fair. she huffs and crosses her arms, looking like a petulant child
I cup her cheek I know that baby
Lila leans into your touch, her frown softening a bit
But seriously, babe, why do we have to go? Can't we just stay in and watch a movie or something?
Alright I won't make you go if you don't want to. But just know that I really wanted you there with me. I say giving her a hug.
Lila sighs, giving in to your sweet pleading.
Fine, I'll come. But only because I can't resist your puppy-dog eyes. She grins, wrapping her arms around you in a tight embrace.
I grab your waist Hey, I'm sorry babe. It's just my boss wants me to go.
Lila rolls her eyes as you grab her waist, still frowning.
Ugh, I get it, babe. But can't you just say no? Or find some other way to get out of it?
I mean we do have some free time on our hands so why not
rolling her eyes Free time, my ass. There's a million things I'd rather do than attend some fancy-schmancy party. You know how much I hate all that stuffy etiquette crap.
I lean closer to you. It will be fun I promise! Plus it will be good practice for when we go back home.
Lila rolls her eyes, clearly not convinced.
Practice for what? You know I suck at pretending to be a proper socialite. And trust me, I'd rather do anything than wear some fancy dress and act all polite.
I chuckle softly. I know, my love. But it's important that we make an appearance. For my family's sake.
pouting I get that, but can't we just skip it? It's going to be soooo boring... I'd rather spend time with you doing something fun.
grinning mischievously Come on, it'll be fun! You can wear that red dress you've been eyeing.
sighing I'd rather get mauled by a jaguar than attend a stuffy party. And don't even get me started on wearing that red dress β it's too damn fancy.