( open ) there ain't no party like a mafia party

[safesex]

⌛ Who: Those Thai mafia guys, adjacent CR, and anyone who just wants to crash a good time
⌛ What: Celebrating an elopement, Tay's survival of all that chaos in the Western Kingdom, and other things
⌛ When: Early November
⌛ Where: J. Random Bar or two or three
⌛ Warnings: will be added in threads as needed

Tay said drinks were on him when all that madness in the Western Kingdom was over. Vegas wasn't about to forget that. There was a lot to celebrate, after all! Vegas and Pete eloped, Tay survived, they were all reunited, they had some solid plans for the future. They may not be able to find a club in the way Tay would like, but if the night turned into a bar crawl, would any of them complain? Wherever they landed, Vegas was sure to be buying the most expensive drinks on the menu since he's not paying.

The place had music -- nothing like they're used to, but at least it had music. Which would make for an interesting night as the longer they're out and the more champagne Vegas drinks, the more likely he is to try to drag the others into dancing (especially Pete). It may not be what they're used to, but they can still have a good time, right?

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[inthewood]

Bold indeed! Henry had the good manner to look away when those things happened! But he does flush a little at the reminder.

"Is it common for people to be so open with their, uh, affections in your... time?"

[unleashedpet]

"Mmmm...yes and no. It depends on preference. People are definitely more open with their affections in my time though. But generally they don't always get as bold as Vegas gets. There usually is a line that is for the bedroom." But he wasn't about to discourage Vegas either because he loved it so much too. Pete tried to keep how horny he was as a person under wraps but Vegas always saw through that.

[inthewood]

Henry hummed thoughtfully. He should talk to Gaura about these things. Maybe dare to hold his hand in public!

"It's strange to me. But... it's also rather nice to see people admiring each other."

[unleashedpet]

"Strange? I take it that it's not that common where you're from?"

Henry did seem to be from the past but he hadn't wanted to assume an era. Just in case he was wrong and Henry was just old fashioned or something.

[inthewood]

"In my place and time, a courting couple couldn't even been seen in public without a chaperone! They might walk arm-in-arm without anyone lifting a brow but anything more than that? Even married couples tend to keep those sorts of things out of the public view."

[unleashedpet]

Pete nodded slowly to show that he understood but in the end he ended up frowning a bit. "That sounds stifling honestly. Sorry, I know that's your culture and I don't want to disrespect it but..." He shuddered. "I don't think I could live like that. I like being able to express my feelings for people I care about without someone having to watch over me to tell me I shouldn't."

[inthewood]

Henry nodded. "I don't disagree. It's particularly difficult for people who, ah, are like us?" He meant gay. Or rather, who weren't in opposite-sex relationships.

[unleashedpet]

"Like us?" It took him a moment to figure out what he meant. After all, Henry seemed like he came from a very different background than him. Oh. Oh wait. "You mean gay?"

[inthewood]

He nodded subtly. That's the term he's heard people use here. So, yes, that seemed correct. "Where I come from, a man such as myself becomes what society calls a confirmed bachelor."

[unleashedpet]

"That's rough." Pete thought about that for a bit. "Where I come from is one of the most progressive Asian countries in terms of people like us. There's still a lot of work to go but we're definitely more accepted there."

He reached over to put a hand on Henry's shoulder. "But you're not where you're from now. You can be as open as you want to here. You can celebrate your preferences now."

[inthewood]

He looked across the room, grey eyes easily finding his pink fiance. It makes him sigh and smile just to see him chatting with others in that friendly way of him. They've never talked about it, but he can surmise that Gaura's life hasn't been an easy one. Henry? His life was easy, comfortable until the last couple years. Admittedly, some of the discomfort was Henry's own doing. But seeing Gaura laughing and smiling, seeing him still so happy and wanting to be kind, it made Henry feel like the last few years had been worth it all.

"I'm trying. For him." Ah, that sappy smile made his eyes glaze over a little. "He's a very modern man."

[unleashedpet]

Pete slid his gaze over to Gaura. Even without really knowing the man he could see someone who had been through it but had decided to come out as a kind and loving soul. You didn't see people like that a lot. Henry had found himself someone very special. That much was for sure.

He smiled at his new friend. "What matters is that you're trying? Long as he's happy you're succeeding."

[inthewood]

Henry hummed softly, still gazing across the room like a lovesick schoolgirl. When he finally looks back to Pete, there's a softness on his features. But he lowered his voice despite the bustling conversation around them.

"This is the first time in my life I've wanted to make someone else happy... not just be happy myself."

[unleashedpet]

"You're so in love."

And he loved that he got to see it. It was such a good look on Henry. Loving someone so much that he didn't want to just think about himself anymore. Yeah, Gaura had to be a really special guy.

[inthewood]

Considering what a selfish person Henry was, that was saying something!

Henry huffed a little laugh then nudged Pete's shoulder gently. "You should see how you look at your husband. It's like the rest of the world just disappears when you do."

[unleashedpet]

"Well, that's how it feels."

He did look down like he was bashful though. But honestly he wasn't really. Especially not these days. Being with Vegas was like being married to a force of nature. It wasn't easy to remember to be bashful with someone like that.

[inthewood]

He was more serious, though still smiling, when he spoke again.

"I think I understand. Gaura and I have our own little world together. Our house, our garden... It's all so perfect."

[unleashedpet]

"That's what Vegas and I want to build together. We have a real chance to be together here and we don't want to waste that. So we're going to work hard."

And fight for it too. Pete smiled warmer still. "We'll have what you and Gaura have. In our own way but we'll have it."

[inthewood]

"If there's anything I've learned in the past few years, it's that you can have whatever it you want if you're willing to work hard for it." He nodded slowly. In truth, Henry could be very lazy, but once he had a fixation? It was his everything.

[unleashedpet]

"Well if there's one thing I can guarantee we're both good at it's hard work." Because both of them? They'd both been rather forced into learning how to do it properly and now they excelled at it when they wanted something. And what they wanted? Each other.

"I should go put some of that hard work into him now actually. But I'll talk to you later, alright?"

[inthewood]

"Of course," Henry assured. He enjoyed chatting with Pete and learning more about him and his people. "Congratulations, again, on your marriage! I hope you have a lifetime of happiness."

[unleashedpet]

"Thanks. I'll catch you later."

Giving him a grin and a wave, he headed over to Vegas to make sure he got some proper attention. Not only because it kept the man in a great mood but it also was their wedding party. They'd probably have to make another trip to the bathroom here too.