"A bit of pageantry, mm?" The teasing isn't entirely out of sorts for his usual behavior, if anyone overhears them.
The same thought crosses Devin's mind when his lover's gaze drops; it is fortunate that they both have enough self control not to act on it. Eventually, public affection won't be off the menu but he appreciates the Fool's restraint in the meantime.
Devin probably needs the intervening time more than the Fool to hold up the pretense of his being here without a date. The masquerade is more interesting than many of the parties he's attended, and with the added benefit of not ending in bloodshed. It also allows Devin to secure a location that's actually private and conveniently still within earshot of music. When in use, it's probably some sort of classroom, and features one wall that is almost entirely a window that faces the coast.
After a bit more than an hour to give some wiggle room, Devin places himself where he can catch the Fool's eye again and waits patiently. His lover is the far more social of the two of them.
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The same thought crosses Devin's mind when his lover's gaze drops; it is fortunate that they both have enough self control not to act on it. Eventually, public affection won't be off the menu but he appreciates the Fool's restraint in the meantime.
Devin probably needs the intervening time more than the Fool to hold up the pretense of his being here without a date. The masquerade is more interesting than many of the parties he's attended, and with the added benefit of not ending in bloodshed. It also allows Devin to secure a location that's actually private and conveniently still within earshot of music. When in use, it's probably some sort of classroom, and features one wall that is almost entirely a window that faces the coast.
After a bit more than an hour to give some wiggle room, Devin places himself where he can catch the Fool's eye again and waits patiently. His lover is the far more social of the two of them.