[Action, early evening of the 11th]

[ledbythewind]

[A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, Richard made a certain offer to Asbel because his best friend is apparently incapable of going after the woman who likes him (aka Cheria) without outside intervention. He's already pulled some intervention in the form of mistletoe shenanigans, but since then, there's been absolutely no progress on that front and it's nearly Valentine's Day.

So Richard has decided to take matters into his own hands. As a king, he's had more than enough lessons in manners and the proper methods of courting ladies, meaning that he is going to make sure that Asbel knows how to treat a woman right, and what better way to do so than by having Asbel take him out for an evening the way he (hopefully) will with Cheria later? Of course, there's only one flaw in this plan, which is figuring out how to make Asbel forget that he's with Richard, his decidedly male best friend, and act like he would if he were going out with an actual woman. BUT HE HAS A PLAN. And said plan involves a purple dress, a bit of makeup, some jewelry, and his hair swept up into a slightly messy updo.

There, perfect. Now, to execute the plan...

Feel free to gawk at the lovely lady who is heading to Seventh Heaven to meet Asbel! Or just stare in horror because RICHARD IS THAT YOU.]

(OOC: Will probably be a bit slow with tags because I'm still sick, but this needed to be done before the event! And I am getting to the stuff in my inbox. :|b)

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I gladly take all the blame for this.

[drawnbythesword]

[While Richard makes his way over to Seventh Heaven, Asbel is already waiting for him, sitting at a table. For once, Asbel's on time, Richard, and he's waiting for you. Best not to keep him waiting.

If only he knew what exactly Richard had in store for him.]

[ledbythewind]

[That's a very pretty lady sauntering up to your table with a smile there, Asbel. Yeah, check out those legs, he's even wearing low heels to add to the effect.]

Good evening, Asbel. I'm a bit surprised you got here first.

[drawnbythesword]

[Huh. That woman is walking up to him. And... saying something to him? Something about her seems oddly familiar, but... what? The voice hasn't quite clicked with him yet.]

I'm sorry, Miss... Do I know you?

[ledbythewind]

Don't tell me you've forgotten about our date already.

1/2

[drawnbythesword]

Our da--

[drawnbythesword]

[By then, it hits him, just why this person is so familiar. ...Recognizing the voice helps too, of course.]

R-Richard?!

[ledbythewind]

That's right. What do you think? I chose this outfit especially for the occasion.

[... yes he's giving a bit of a twirl to show it off. NOW IS YOUR CHANCE TO SHOW HIM WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT COMPLIMENTING WOMEN, ASBEL.]

[drawnbythesword]

Oh. Uhh... Okay.

[You're not a woman, Richard. ...Not for real, anyway.]

[ledbythewind]

[And he stops, hands on his hips as he cocks his head at Asbel.]

Really, is that all you're going to say?

[drawnbythesword]

Wh-what? [He doesn't get it, Richard.]

[ledbythewind]

Asbel, if a woman asks you how she looks in something, the proper response is to pay her a compliment.

[drawnbythesword]

[He knows that much!]

...But you're a man, Richard. [You should have told him this is roleplay.]

[ledbythewind]

For tonight, just pretend that I'm a woman. That's why I'm dressed like this rather than the way I usually am.

[Asbel please don't give him a headache already, they haven't even ordered dinner yet.]

[drawnbythesword]

Ahh... [You should have said that's what your plan was, Richard.] Alright.

[ledbythewind]

Now, let's try that again.

[C'mon, Asbel, you can manage a compliment, can't you?]

1/2

[drawnbythesword]

... [Alright. Asbel goes to clear his throat before starting.]

2/2

[drawnbythesword]

You, ahh... That dress looks really nice on you, Richard.

[ledbythewind]

[Richard nods, pleased.]

Yes, that's more like it. Women like to be complimented on their appearance, especially when they've taken the time to get dressed up for a special occasion. They want to know that you've noticed their effort-- and of course, they like to hear that they look pretty as well.

[drawnbythesword]

I know that much, Richard.

[ledbythewind]

Then you need to put it into practice. You need to be the one to take the initiative.

[drawnbythesword]

Right... [Geez, Richard, he wants to know how to make Cheria happy, not common courtesy.

Regardless, he stands up from his seat and pulls out the other chair for Richard.]

[ledbythewind]

[Asbel, it's you. Richard does not have high hopes for you in this department yet.

But he'll smile when the seat is pulled out for him and sit, smoothing out his dress once he's in the chair. (How DO women handle wearing skirts all the time?)]

Why thank you.

[drawnbythesword]

[Okay, he pulled out "her" chair for her, and now they're sitting.

...And he looks completely lost now.]

[ledbythewind]

[... see this is why you need help, Asbel.]

Making conversation is usually a good idea as well.

[drawnbythesword]

Ah, right. So... [What to talk about to crossdressing Richard?]

How was the trip over here?