[ 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. ]
[ 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. ]
[ 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.
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. ]
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. ]
[ 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.
[ Poe turns to face Finn, reaching out and taking his hands. ]
Alright, follow my lead.
[ He goes slow enough that Finn can see what he's doing, but he's definitely getting more into it than he was before - pulling Finn close every few steps and even turning him around, once. It's enough of a show that other people are starting to give them more space, or look over and watch - though that might be more because of how famous Poe is than how good his dancing is. ]
[ Finn's smile doesn't falter once, stepping in time with Poe's movements and paying rapt attention. So much so that he doesn't actually notice or care about the circle that's formed around them.
It doesn't take long before Finn's... at least intermediate at this new dance. Not as good as Poe but he's getting there. ] I'm almost a natural. [ It's a joke since he thinks he's awful at this. But it's fun! ]
[finally, archie returns. it looks a little like... he just hulked out the tux and ripped the arms off? why is he like this? that doesn't even belong to him! he's chosen a coat with a little tail, at least. he looks alright, even with the new ugly scar stretching up one arm and the tattoos down the other. he's not-- if this was real, he wouldn't be allowed in.]
Yo, yo! [he chirps, rejoining the two. why is his hair mussed up? probably best not to ask.] I'm gonna, ah, bounce soon. Gotta... do something. With... someone. It's important.
[a beat. he saunters over, seemingly trying to direct finn back to poe.]
Uh-- not like that. It turns out I can gain Charlie's forgiveness if I do something for him. Not what you're thinking, you sick fucks. I just need to help him with something with his grandma later on.
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Hey, that's not bad! You're going to look great, Archie. Don't worry about it.
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[he grabs what he's offered and saunters off towards the changing rooms.]
Catch ya later! Go on without me!
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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?
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The first one. Scofflaw. [ That one looked sharp. Probably bitter but that's okay. ]
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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. ]
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Charlie'll hold the drinks back for us if I ask him to.
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Just have to owe him a dance, too, Finn figures with a quick glance towards the changing rooms. Then, a smile. ] Yeah, okay.
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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.
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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. ]
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Okay, put your hand on my shoulder and just follow my steps.
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Then he trips and nearly falls over Poe but rights himself, laughing. ] Sorry, sorry. This is awesome. I could get used to this.
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Not bad, right? It's called the charleston. And you can get more flashy with it, the better you get at it.
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But even as he asks, he's watching his feet with a smile, making sure it's right. ]
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[ And he adds in a couple steps, wiggling and wobbling, just to show off. ]
I can teach you the lindy hop too, if you like.
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Yes, please, absolutely. Teach me all of them.
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Alright, follow my lead.
[ He goes slow enough that Finn can see what he's doing, but he's definitely getting more into it than he was before - pulling Finn close every few steps and even turning him around, once. It's enough of a show that other people are starting to give them more space, or look over and watch - though that might be more because of how famous Poe is than how good his dancing is. ]
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It doesn't take long before Finn's... at least intermediate at this new dance. Not as good as Poe but he's getting there. ] I'm almost a natural. [ It's a joke since he thinks he's awful at this. But it's fun! ]
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Yo, yo! [he chirps, rejoining the two. why is his hair mussed up? probably best not to ask.] I'm gonna, ah, bounce soon. Gotta... do something. With... someone. It's important.
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Wait, what? We just got here!
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At the same time, judging by his overall Look, he can kind of guess what important thing has come up. ] You work fast.
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[a beat. he saunters over, seemingly trying to direct finn back to poe.]
Uh-- not like that. It turns out I can gain Charlie's forgiveness if I do something for him. Not what you're thinking, you sick fucks. I just need to help him with something with his grandma later on.
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You can still dance for a bit now, right?
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