[Open/Mingle] Friends, beauties, castle denizens, lend me your ears

[mediadarling]

Today in the castle, a number of long sheets of paper have gone up in various well-trafficked locations. They all read the same:

ATTENTION BEAUTIES OF THE CASTLE!!
SIGNUPS ARE HERE FOR THE GREATEST SPECTACLE THE CASTLE HAS EVER KNOWN:
THE TALE OF SIR METTATON THE MAGNIFICENT AND HIS DARING QUEST FOR ADVENTURE AND ROMANCE!!
WRITTEN BY METTATON AND RYOJI MOCHIZUKI!
WITH ACTING, SCENERY, COSTUMES, AND MORE BY YOU!!!!
SIGN UP BELOW:

A pen and inkwell have been left on a table beneath each sheet. Anyone able to read the message will note that while Ryoji's name is written in blue and in the extremely tidy script of someone who doesn't write by hand often, Mettaton's name is massive, magenta, and surrounded by hearts.

Nearby, there just might be an enthusiastic robot and/or teenager lingering to see just how this latest project of theirs is going over.

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[notsogrimreaper]

"Ah, that is really nice of her. Those two really seem like they need a family."

At least he was able to offer them pets, so that should help their family grow a little more. It's nice to see people grow close in this castle, despite coming from entirely different worlds.

Ryoji beams as he sees Sans move to sign his name.

"Oh! We're going to write the play once we know how many sign-ups we have, but I think Mettaton has a few ideas for the plot. Um... I-I think it's a romance."

He's not blushing. Nope.

[mediadarling]

Mettaton doesn't comment on Ryoji's blush (as adorable as it is) as he adds, "A romance with drama and action--but no bloodshed. There are far too many children here for that."

And...well. Now that he's actually seen blood shed...he's rather lost his taste for it, even in fiction.

[sansational]

Sans nods his approval on the lack of bloodshed - as someone who's decidedly not a child, he still appreciates the decision. And then, of course, there are much more enjoyable things to discuss. "romances. huh. those...generally have love interests, don't they?"

Ryoji is blushing, and it is adorable, and Sans is grinning in a way that definitely implies he's not going to let this go quite that easily. He nudges Mettaton in the side with an elbow, instead. "given any thought to who your lucky co-star will be, my friend?"

[mediadarling]

He's...not sure what that elbow to the side means, but this Sans is being much less obnoxious than the other one, and so he lets it go.

Instead, he answers in the tone of one stating the obvious, "Oh, yes--it's Ryoji, of course! Who else could I possibly ask to take the second-most important role in the play?"

He gestures at the sign-up sheet for emphasis. Look, his name is right there, even.

[notsogrimreaper]

Ryoji would agree with them both that bloodshed isn't really a fun thing to put in the play, but between the way Sans is grinning like he knows something and Mettaton's oblivious explanation, it's all Ryoji can do not to run away. It's probably for the best he doesn't bolt, though, since he'd probably trip over his scarf.

"I-I told him it's a bit much to give to a newcomer, but he won't take no for an answer, so... I guess that'll be my part."

He tries not to stammer too much to admit that.

[sansational]

Oh, that oblivious damn near oozing off of Mettaton actually gets Sans to feel a stab of sympathy for Ryoji. It's all he can do not to wince, looking between the boy and the robot.

"well, i'll make sure he gets the second biggest spotlight, then."

It's not even too terribly surprising to Sans, at this point, to hear Ryoji not giving himself enough credit. Who wouldn't love a face like that?

...he hopes Mettaton does.

In the meantime, Sans just signs his name on the paper with a flourish. "all right, all right. consider my arm thoroughly twisted, you two."

[mediadarling]

"I'm glad to hear it."

As annoying as Sans can be, Mettaton is willing to bet he'll be at least a little more responsible than usual with the young skeletons involved. Though....

"Try not to sleep through too many rehearsals, will you, darling?"

[notsogrimreaper]

“I definitely don’t need the second-biggest spotlight! Everyone should be more focused on Mettaton-san, since he knows what he’s doing…”

He’s just going to continue being modest. He knows he’s kind of handsome, but he doesn’t have a lot of worthwhile talents, so he’s pretty much the amateur of the production.

“But I’m really glad to have you joining us. And I’ll let you nap on your breaks.” He winks.