[ Marui isn't really the type to get possessive or jealous, mostly because he's not really the type to get insecure about himself. So when he notices Leia-- someone he doesn't need to see the face of to recognize-- dancing with another guy at the masquerade, well. It's a novelty but not a concern (unless you count that poor guy's toes. He feels for them in that case). Even if he knew that it was Jude behind that mask, and knowing what he knows about the torch she once carried for him, it means nothing.
In most cases, that rock solid self-assurance is an asset. In a way, here is no exception. For better or for worse, it makes it a little too easy to play the role of this particular Juliet's arrogant suitor. And it's their number next, or so says the script, anyway.
So when her dance with the mystery man comes to a close, Marui walks over and claims her opposite hand as he slides into place as her partner without asking permission. His voice is warm and teasing as he introduces himself with: ]
Lemme show ya how it's done. Try and follow my lead...
[ It's a nice few minutes, if short and, in a way, painful. Marui knows how this play ends, after all. It's one of Shakespeare's most famous. And, well, that warning about the expected deaths doesn't leave him with the impression that the tragedy portion will be 100% acting. It's not a thought he likes considering Leia's role. He doesn't like it at all. But he's not going to let those sad, negative thoughts take over. He's got a job to do here and he's going to fucking rock it. Leia is tough. She'll make it through this. He's here now to give her spirits a boost, and when this is all over, he'll be around to take care of her then, too.
In the meantime, perhaps he can be forgiven for holding Leia's hand just a little tighter, and her back just a little closer to him, than he otherwise might as they step and sway to the music. It's the only indication that there might be more to his awareness here than his usual good humor and cockiness.
When the masquerade comes to a close, Marui pulls himself away from the buffet table where he's hovered for most of the rest of its duration. He follows Leia into the garden with an untouched slice of chocolate cake and a fork. Taking a seat next to her on a backless stone bench and facing the opposite direction, he casually pulls his mask off and leans back slightly to present the cake slice to her. ]
[Closed] Paris v. Juliet || Marui & Leia
In most cases, that rock solid self-assurance is an asset. In a way, here is no exception. For better or for worse, it makes it a little too easy to play the role of this particular Juliet's arrogant suitor. And it's their number next, or so says the script, anyway.
So when her dance with the mystery man comes to a close, Marui walks over and claims her opposite hand as he slides into place as her partner without asking permission. His voice is warm and teasing as he introduces himself with: ]
Lemme show ya how it's done. Try and follow my lead...
[ It's a nice few minutes, if short and, in a way, painful. Marui knows how this play ends, after all. It's one of Shakespeare's most famous. And, well, that warning about the expected deaths doesn't leave him with the impression that the tragedy portion will be 100% acting. It's not a thought he likes considering Leia's role. He doesn't like it at all. But he's not going to let those sad, negative thoughts take over. He's got a job to do here and he's going to fucking rock it. Leia is tough. She'll make it through this. He's here now to give her spirits a boost, and when this is all over, he'll be around to take care of her then, too.
In the meantime, perhaps he can be forgiven for holding Leia's hand just a little tighter, and her back just a little closer to him, than he otherwise might as they step and sway to the music. It's the only indication that there might be more to his awareness here than his usual good humor and cockiness.
When the masquerade comes to a close, Marui pulls himself away from the buffet table where he's hovered for most of the rest of its duration. He follows Leia into the garden with an untouched slice of chocolate cake and a fork. Taking a seat next to her on a backless stone bench and facing the opposite direction, he casually pulls his mask off and leans back slightly to present the cake slice to her. ]
Saved you a piece. Try it...