#THE LIL PLEADING FACE IMMMMM

[mercenarymage]

[ Lovetape - redux! ] – A quick rustle, a scrawling hand, a doodle to top it off—A thief is still as fleet in the day as they are in the night, and this one dips in to lightly stick a violet note to Hugh's back and slip away (hopefully) unseen.

A gift? Well, if that gift says "pretty men pls interact 🥺"...

Hugh is always one to partake in festivities, and this one is no different. The colorful banners and streamers that decorate the streets are a welcome change of scenery, and it brings an atmosphere of warmth and comfort.

While taking note of some of the stands and what they have to offer, Hugh swears that he caught a glimpse of someone familiar. They've always been elusive, so the mage isn't completely sure - but boy, does it make him wonder. If the kid's here, then what are they up to?

Eh, he'll have to pester Chad when he sees them again. If there's one thing he knows, it's pointless to try and find him in a crowd this large, not when he's already out of sight.

And well, more than that, it's that not long after, he's approached by someone that causes his heart to skip a beat, scrambling to piece together a coherent sentence. And shortly after that, a playful wink is directed his way, one he does a double take to ensure that it's definitely, certainly, meant to be for him.

Forget wondering why Chad was around - who in the world are these people? And why was he stumbling over his words so much? He's better than this! He's looking so uncool right now!

With his worries so focused on trying to appear composed and stylish, he's definitely not noticing what's on his back anytime soon.