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[h2no]

I mean-- I figured you two were gonna... go together?

[he's confused. a little.]

I just came for the lift!

[hatejakku]

I mean, we were, but Poe thought about inviting you along so we did. I, uh-

[ He just. Shrugs. ]

A lot of this was his idea. I don't know. You're welcome to dance with us.

[h2no]

[there's a pause. that... makes him feel weird.]

Oh... well, if it was originally going to be you two spendin' time together then I can scarper and do somethin' else. Ain't no waste of my time.

[hatejakku]

[ HE SAID SOMETHING WRONG. HE DID SOMETHING WRONG. ]

What? No! No, we wanted you to come along. So long as you want to hang out with us, I mean. We literally just decided to go dancing like... I don't know, thirty minutes ago? We were talking about FanPort and what I did at speed dating and the rave, and Poe thought going out would be fun.

[h2no]

[he blinks and tilts his head, not really understanding what's going on but... whatever. archie throws his arm around finn's shoulders.]

Huh! Well, I ain't opposed to any of it. You know how to dance?

[hatejakku]

[ That's better. Finn relaxes and gives him a smile. ]

Not really. I just kept drinking until I thought I knew last time.

[h2no]

[he can't help but bark an unexpected, genuine laugh at that.]

Shit, if that ain't how it always goes! Alright, you go look for Poe. I'm gonna go get changed into... ugh, the tux.

[flightforfreedom]

No need, I'm right here.

[ The voice came from behind them as Poe stepped up to clap Archie on the back. ]

Come on, man, you look so good in a tux. Like all the buttons are about to pop off your pecs, it's great.

[hatejakku]

[ Oh! Poe's back! Maybe Finn will manage not to stick his foot in his mouth now. ]

Is there actually a dress code? Cause, if not, you can always get creative.

[h2no]

[oh, dear finn, you're perfect. archie puts his arms around both of them, standing in the middle and quietly relieved he's not too short to do this.]

We'll just have to see, huh?! An' if I got the right measurements then they won't be ready to pop. That's the point! I don't wanna get choked out by a tux!

[flightforfreedom]

Yeah. There's a dress code. You can't just walk in here and not look like you belong in the 20's.

I think the the measurements should be right, but I had to take a couple guesses, here and there.

[ As if on cue, they arrive at the coat check and as soon as the man sees Poe, he pulls out the tux as pre-ordered. ]

Here. See? That should work.

[hatejakku]

[ At least Poe had to guess at a few parts. Anyway, Finn lights at the sight of a new tux. ]

Hey, that's not bad! You're going to look great, Archie. Don't worry about it.

[h2no]

Oh, I know I will...

[he grabs what he's offered and saunters off towards the changing rooms.]

Catch ya later! Go on without me!

[flightforfreedom]

[ Poe has the weird sudden impulse to just follow Archie right into the changing room but thankfully he gets over it and turns to Finn with a grin, instead. ]

Alright. Well, come on in to the party.

[ It was a party, alright. Electro-swing blasts from hidden speakers while people dressed in 20's regalia tear up the dance floor. Poe grins at Finn and gestures for him to follow him to the bar. He points to a sign full of themed cocktails. ]

What can I get you?

[hatejakku]

[ Finn's a bit distracting, taking in this very different party from the rave or the moonbase. He was so fascinated by the outfits that he was practically blindsided when Poe asked for his drink. And the sign... only made some sense to him. Last time, he just drank until they tasted good. ]

The first one. Scofflaw. [ That one looked sharp. Probably bitter but that's okay. ]

[flightforfreedom]

Scofflaw it is. [ Poe leaned over the table, gesturing to the bartender. ]

Hey, Charlie! A Scofflaw and a Bee's Knees, please and thanks!

[ Charlie nodded and waved, before he caught sight of Finn and his eyes widened. ]

Finn? Hey, man! Long time no see!

[hatejakku]

[ Oh. ] Hi! [ Even though he waves back happily, he does take a beat to make sure he hasn't met this man.

It's not unfamiliar to him, running into people he had known before. It just never really gets easier or less awkward. But he steps to Poe's side to extend his hand to the bartender, keeping up the smile. ]

Sorry, I, uh, ported out. It's good to meet you again, though.

[flightforfreedom]

[ Charlie looks confused for a second, shooting a look at Poe, but Poe just gives him a sympathetic smile. ]

Dangers of being an import. We don't always remember everything when we come back.

[ Charlie glanced back at Finn, his smile turning a little sad, but he reached out and shook Finn's hand warmly. ]

Good to meet you again, Finn. Hope I get to see you two tearing up the dancefloor like old times.

[ He turned to go get their drinks and Poe shot a look at Finn, having to speak a little too loud to be heard over the music. ]

Sorry, I should have warned you. A few people here already know you.

[hatejakku]

That's okay. [ He feels worse for Charlie than himself, and the whole thing does dampen his mood a little bit, but he tries to give Poe a little smile and not show it.

He opts to drop the subject for now. ] I love the place so far. You and I have to dance later. [ Like old times. Sounded nice. ]

[flightforfreedom]

We can dance now, if you want to. [ He blurted it out a little too quickly. ]

Charlie'll hold the drinks back for us if I ask him to.

[hatejakku]

[ Shouldn't they at least wait for Archie? He doesn't want the other to feel left out.

Just have to owe him a dance, too, Finn figures with a quick glance towards the changing rooms. Then, a smile. ] Yeah, okay.

[flightforfreedom]

[ Archie can join when he's ready!! That's Poe's reasoning, anyway. The agreement makes him grin widely and yell back at Charlie: ]

Hey, buddy, put those on ice for a minute, I'm gonna introduce Finn to the dance floor.

[ He pushes off the bar, backing up a few feet and then holding out his hand with a warm, lopsided smile. ]

Come on, then. Show me how it's done.

[hatejakku]

I was drunk. I have no idea how it's done. [ Finn laughs about it but easily takes Poe's hand, anyway, leading both out onto the dance floor.

He's a little more self-conscious this time thanks to being around someone he actually knows, but the memory of that rave and just copying what everyone else is doing seems to work all right for him so far. He also just... doesn't know how close he and Poe are supposed to be, sober as he is. ]

[flightforfreedom]

[ Poe laughed, getting them out to a good space, and then lined himself up beside Finn and put an arm around his waist. ]

Okay, put your hand on my shoulder and just follow my steps.

[hatejakku]

[ He had almost expected something complicated but this was easy! Finn stepped in line with Poe, smiling wider and wider as the moves came kinda natural. He didn't do an actual dance last time other than just wiggling around.

Then he trips and nearly falls over Poe but rights himself, laughing. ] Sorry, sorry. This is awesome. I could get used to this.