the homecoming dance begins... (backdated to last Saturday)

[wrnpcs]

[Night has fallen on Balamb Garden; the halls of Garden are mostly deserted besides the stray student walking about, and even the usual faculty members are missing from their posts around the school. There's a certain festive energy through the air, the source coming from the happily decorated Ballroom located on the second floor

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[genomorphed]

[Conner on the other hand had been dragged away by Dominic who was insistent that he come with him and that what he was about to do was for the greater good. Two, almost three hours later and Conner had emerged a confused and changed man.

Entering the ballroom, Conner's dressed up to the nines in a gray suit that Dominic had insisted would bring out his eyes. It had been a struggle to get the Superboy out of his comfortable t-shirt and fatigue pants and into the stiff, snug suit. His short black hair has even been slicked back just for the occasion (that's right, Brad Pitt reference shot awh yeah).

Unlike M'gann... Conner isn't looking for someone to avoid them. He is on the look out for her in particular but also if he spots anyone he recognizes then he'll beeline for them too.

Tugging on a cuff he distractedly heads to one of the tables with a punch bowl on it, his mind on some of the 'advice' Dominic had given him.]

[hellomgann]

[A suit of gray catches her eye as it's a difference from the sea of black, but as soon as she turns her head to inspect it she's quick to duck her her face away from view. Oh no, Connor!

There's a moment of panic before M'gann spots the nearest pillar and moves as naturally (yet quickly) as she can to hide behind it.]

[genomorphed]

[Luckily for her, Conner didn't see her run off although he does walk to the punch table nearest to the pillar she's taking refuge behind. He stands there looking down at the big bowl of punch as if debating whether or not he wants some of it.

It's a far cry from orange soda but... everyone else seems to be enjoying the punch.

Conner decides to get himself a cup, looking down at the contents before shrugging and taking a long drink.]

[hellomgann]

[Is he drinking the funny tasting punch? M'gann almost wants to go out and warn him about it, but that would obviously her away... so instead M'gann keeps herself pressed against the pillar, peeking around it every now and then to see whether or not Connor has moved.]

[genomorphed]

[The only reason Conner's really here at this dance is because of M'gann, because that damn Dominic hijacked him and forced him into this stupid suit, gave him bad advice on women and told him this was for his own good and to knock 'em dead pretty much. Doesn't matter-- Conner finishes the cup of punch and his lips twist at the bitter taste that lingers. Disgusting.

Into the garbage goes his cup. He continues to wait near the table and lets his gaze wander the ballroom, keeping a look out for M'gann.

What was the point in even coming if he can't find her anywhere? Either way, Conner's ready to leave, the music and loud, annoying chatter beginning to grate on his nerves.]

[crockshot]

[Honestly it's a little annoying watching Conner and M'gann skirting around the obvious with each other. It's not hard to tell that they're clearly interested in each other so the way they both seem to be failing at doing anything about it is pretty frustrating.]

[Which is probably why when Artemis spots M'gann covertly watching Conner from behind a pillar she decide enough is enough.]

You can't hide from him forever. [She latches onto the arm of her friend, teammate, sister, or whatever M'gann is to her determinedly.] Come on.

[One day M'gann will thank her for this, but for now she's going to stubbornly drag M'gann along so that Conner can actually find who he's obviously looking for.]

Conner! Over here!

[She lets go of M'gann's arm then, giving her a not so subtle push in Superboy's direction.

[hellomgann]

[M'gann had been so focused on hiding from Connor that she didn't notice Artemis until it was too late.]

Artemis, no--! [It was a hiss before the shove Artemis gave her, which causes her to stumble awkwardly towards Connor.]

Uhm... hi, Connor.

[genomorphed]

[Conner turns in the direction of the familiar voice calling his name. He straightens up and seems almost confused when Artemis pushes M'gann towards him. He looks between the two girls, his teammates, not sure what's going on.]

...hi. M'gann... Artemis. [Conner looks over again at the blond. Then back to M'gann.]

I didn't think anyone would show.

[crockshot]

Conner. [She smiles.] Don't mind me. I was just on my way out. M'gann was looking for you so I thought I'd give her a hand.

[She'll apologize later maybe, but right now she feels no remorse. The two of them clearly need to get things out in the open.]

I'm going to go. You two should talk, dance, or something.

[Without waiting for an answer she turns around and walks off, casually waving to them as she leaves.]

Have fun kids. Don't do anything I wouldn't do.

[hellomgann]

[It's taking all of M'gann's willpower to not just burst into Artemis' mind to have a word with her friend. She turns to watch the blonde walk off, cheeks a deep shade of red as she's unsure of what to do now. Why did this have to happen!!!

Finally, she turns back to Connor with a sheepish smile.]

Nice dance, isn't it?

[genomorphed]

[Conner watches Artemis tralalala off and then he looks again at M'gann, taking in the shy smile.]

Uh... yeah, I guess. You were... looking for me?

[hellomgann]

[No, she was doing the exact opposite!! But M'gann keeps her smile on, hoping that it doesn't look too forced.]

Oh, well, I was looking for everyone! You know, I thought it would be fun if the whole team could hang out together at the dance.

[genomorphed]

[He was never a good people reader, it's all good.]

...Artemis didn't think so. [Conner looks off into the direction the archer had disappeared to.]

[hellomgann]

Oh! Uh... [Think quick, think quick!]

She probably went to find Wally!

[genomorphed]

[Conner doesn't understand why but he doesn't question it. He knows Artemis and Wally constantly bicker back and forth so that sounds a little odd to him.]

If... you say so, sure. [He shrugs.] Uh- does that mean we would all be dancing together, too?

[hellomgann]

Oh... I think dancing is only for two people at a time.