"Like, mostly robot people. We would put one lots of tech stuff, it looks lava and not slutty!"

--

Rosen laughed, "No, you're going to be the nurse," he said simply, "After all, you nursed me back to health," he teased.

--

"An ankle tractor," Pepper said with a raised eyebrow.

Yue paused, pretty sure James could find a way to make that slutty.

--

Long turned and walked off with the outfit before all the blood rushed to his head and he fainted.

--

"One that doesn't work, right?" Tusk asked.

James sighed, "C'mon Yue, what do you want to be? Laurel could probably make you something simple if you want."

--

Rosen was laughing at him, "You'll see me in booty shorts eventually," he promised loudly.

--

Pepper shrugged with a smirk.

"I don't know," Yue replied honestly.

--

Long scurried off a little quicker.

--

Tusk stared at Pepper blankly.

"Well if you have no ideas quit shooting down all of mine," James complained, "How about we just go as rock stars?" he muttered.

--

"We could go as motorcycle racers," Laurel offered, "You'd look hot," she noted.

--

Pepper started chuckling.

Yue shrugged. That was alright.

--

Nic shrugged. Still not caring too much.

--

"I already can't get rid of you," Tusk half-complained.

James sighed a little, "Rockstar it is. Let's go pick out what to wear," he told her as he took her arm and started to lead her off.

--

Laurel sighed, "... Okay, we're going as Motorcycle racers then," she decided.

--

Pepper's smirk turned instantly to a frown, eyes flashing, "Do you want to Blaze's two years or not?" she snapped at him.

So Yue went with James. At least they had plenty to choose from.

--

Nic paused before nodding.

--

"She's not going to bring them to the party," Tusk sighed. "And Kaliko isn't going to let me torture her to figure out where they are either since this is a non-violent subplot."

Laurel smiled, "Good boy," she teased before kissing his lips.

--

"Then why are we going?" Pepper demanded.

"Because I'm making you," Rinrou's voice floated down.

"Curses!" Pepper shouted at the voice.

Tusk sighed.

Farren's Work

So the groups started arriving dressed in their costumes. Farren had pulled out all the stops, the place was gorgeous with tons of alcohol and small, bite sized foods.

Laurel was looking around with an open mouth, her arm wrapped around Nic's. "It's gorgeous," she whispered.

Dalila and Akil entered in ancient tribal get up. Alala floated at Akil's side in a stunning butterfly get up. She was actually floating on the ground with the help of small hover-shoes.

"Welcome to my party," Hayden declared with a grin, coming down the stairs in a king of aces getup including a crown.

Nic sighed a little, wondering why Laurel had insisted on being the first to arrive.

Laurel spotted Akil and grinned, "Hey!" she shouted welcome to them before running over and hugging Akil. Dalila scoffed at her a little.

"Come on, Long. You're taking too long," Rosen complained, already in his lifeguard getup.

Nic hung back, not looking interested in socializing.

"... I think I need a bigger size," Long muttered back.

"Nic, come on!" Laurel waved him over before turning and chatting with Akil.

--

"Nope, that ones fine," Rosen stated.

Nic sighed before grabbing a snack and heading over.

--

"... I'm pretty sure I do," Long murmured back.

"Nic, this is my cousin Akil. Akil, this is Nic," Laurel introduced. Akil stood a towering 6'3" and was built strong but he smirked good naturally at Nic and held out his hand.

--

"Let me see," Rosen sighed.

Nic paused before reaching out to shake Akil's hand. He didn't appear too intimidated.

--

After a few more moments Long shyly peeked out. It fit him just like it was supposed to, but he wasn't used to being so cute and sexy.

Laurel was talking to Alala who was shy but calm next to Akil.

"So, you're Laurel's man, huh?" Akil chuckled.

Dalila sighed, looking around the room before walking away and getting a snack.

--

Rosen promptly got a nose bleed.

Nic nodded to Akil.

--

After a few moments, Long finally glanced over at Rosen. He jumped a little as he saw the nose bleed. "... Are you alright?" he asked.

"Okorie women tend to be a touch insane," Akil noted, glancing at Dalila who was out of hearing range, "But then again, Laurel's only half." Laurel punched Akil's arm lightly.

--

Rosen blushed a little, "F-Fit's fine," he muttered before grabbing a towel.

Nic didn't reply, figuring Laurel had already done that for him.

--

Long still looked worried. He also couldn't quite look away from Rosen either.

"Oh, Farren's coming," Laurel noted, not sounding too pleased.

"Hey, I hope you're enjoying the party. Hayden did nothing, like usual," he sighed.

"It's very nice," Alala noted.

--

Rosen dealt with his nose, splashed some water on his face, and then turned to Long, "C'mon, let's go."

Long pulled down on the dress before walking over to him.

Laurel turned away from Farren, "When are the Chious coming to do yo think?" she asked Nic.

--

Rosen reached up and straightened Long's cap, face still a little red.

Nic shrugged.

--

Long's face was also a little red. And he was having difficulty keeping his gaze on Rosen's face.

"Wonder where Yue and James are..." she mused.

--

James continued to fuss over his jacket, it just wouldn't sit right.

--

"You look... really cute," Rosen whispered, keeping his hands on Long's hair.

"... Should I whistle for your backstage crew?" Yue asked as she finished up her hair.

--

Long's blush deepened a little. "... I still don't think a nurse would wear this," he mumbled.

James made a face in the mirror at her before starting on his own hair.

--

"Who cares?" Rosen whispered as he leaned in closer.

So Yue sat and waited while James finished up.

--

Long didn't reply as he stood on his toes, trying to give Rosen a kiss.

James was very particular but eventually he was done and stood with a smile, "Hopefully your brother doesn't kill me," he chuckled.

--

Rosen let him as he reached around and felt Long up.

"Kaliko won't let him," Yue reassured James with a yawn. "Besides, he'll probably be more distracted by the transformed Long."

--

A shiver ran up Long's spine as he put his arms around Rosen's neck.

"Good points... as always," James teased as he put an arm around Yue.

"Is this the place?" Blaze asked Kale.

Kale shrugged, "It's ornate enough," he muttered, looking at all the bright lights.

Blaze shrugged back before grabbing Kale's hand and walking in with him.

Kale tried to stay in the background as much as possible. But Laurel ran up to them, dragging Nic behind her, "... What are you guys dresses as?" she asked, confused.

When Kale didn't respond, Blaze explained, "Jolly Ranchers."

Laurel blinked before laughing, "That's original," she praised. Kale shrugged a little.

"It was Kale's idea," Blaze explained.