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Wolf slowly walks back to her room, happy to have helped the black wolf. Laughing softly, she hums to herself all the way back to her room. As she walks through the living room area, Scarlett stops her. "Hey Wolf." She smiles. "Hi Scarlett." Wolf smiles in return. "I forgot to tell you this morning, we're having a dance tonight. Just for fun of course." Scarlett laughs and gives a mischievous smile. "Ripcord asked me to go with him!" she squeals. Wolf grins. "That's great Scarlett!" she laughs. Scarlett raises an eyebrow. "Maybe Duke will ask you…" Wolf slightly shakes her head. "Or maybe Snake Eyes will…" She winks at Wolf who gapes open-mouthed at her for a moment, then playfully punches her shoulder. "Scarlett!" She admonishes. "I don't think Snake would go. Let alone with me. Besides! I don't know that many people." Scarlett just laughs at her. "That's why you go to these things Wolf! Anyways, I've got to run. Hope to see you there!" Scarlett turns to walk away, but whirls around again. "Oh, I almost forgot! You have a few dresses in the closet if you decide to come." "Thanks Scarlett." Wolf smiles as the other red-head skips away.
Wolf quietly goes into her room and promptly rushes to the closet to see the dresses Scarlett mentioned. There's a deep blue, strapless, floor-length ball gown with lighter blue designs on it. The designs are all twisted and vaguely resemble ivy vines, and it's completely covered in sparkles. She shakes her head and pushes the gown aside. Next, is a long, bright red, halter-top gown. Wolf gently fingers the material. It's quite silky. The only thing marring the bright red is a band of gold jewels and sparkles, just under the bust line. "Really Scarlett?" she mumbles to herself, and pushes it after the first gown. The last dress is quite plain compared to the others. It's a simple, forest green color. Its knee-length with spaghetti straps, and the top half is almost corset-like. The silky material is ribboned around the bodice, making it seem complicated. The skirt of the dress is the same forest green with a few creases here and there.
"It's perfect…" she whispers. Carefully, she pulls the dress from the closet and lays it gently on her bed. Moving to her dresser, she turns on the radio, and switches it from the all-news channel to an all-music station. Samba music comes on and Wolf smiles. She begins dancing around the room, eyes closed, with a gentle smile on her face.
Suddenly, she feels a pair of hands grasp her own and she opens her eyes in surprise. Snake Eyes holds her hands as she slows her dancing. He twirls her and chuckles, his blue eyes sparkling. His mask lies shamelessly next to her dress. "Some things never change, do they Wolf." "Never." She laughs. He smiles, twirls her again, and they continue to dance to the lively music. Wolf looks up at him innocently. "Scarlett told me there was a dance tonight." "Oh?" he says. "Do you plan on going?" He indicates the dress on her bed with a nod of his head. Wolf smiles mischievously, then quickly changes it to an expression of indifference. "I might…but I don't have anyone to go with." She gives an exaggerated sigh. "Oh well…guess I won't be going." She stops dancing and gracefully moves away from him to put away the dress. Snake Eyes pulls her back and they begin dancing again. He's silent for a moment, then smiles widely at her. "I'll take you." Suddenly shy, Wolf gives a small smile, and nods. "I'd like that." She softly says.
Snake twirls her once more as the song ends, then he gives a slight bow. "A pleasure, my lady." Wolf giggles and dips her head. "As always good sir." They both break out in laughter at their shared memory. "Remember when we were kids?" Wolf asks with a laugh. Snake Eyes nods and chuckles. "Of course Lady Wolf." He laughs as Wolf falls to the floor, clutching her sides. Between laughs, she answers. "Why sir Snake, we always danced together as kids! Even when master forbade it." Her eyes twinkle with mischief. Snake just nods in agreement as a slower song comes on the radio. He holds out a hand. "May I have this dance Lady Wolf?" Smiling, she takes his outstretched hand and rises. "I'd love to Sir Snake. "Snake Eyes pulls her close, and she lays her head on his chest, slowly swaying to the music.
Wolf sighs into his chest as they gently spin around the room. "I've missed you Snake…" She feels him rest his chin on her head. "I've missed you too Wolf." He breathes. The song ends all too soon, and he pulls away to kiss her forehead. "You need to get ready." "For what?" she asks confused. He chuckles deeply. "The dance. It's in an hour." "An hour?" Wolf squeaks. She rushes to the bathroom and slams the door, as Snake Eyes looks on in amusement. He goes into his part of the apartment, chuckling to himself.
Twenty minutes later, Wolf steps out of the bathroom in a silky robe. Quickly, she grabs the dress from her bed, and retreats back into the bathroom. Another twenty minutes pass, and Wolf steps out in the dress. Her bare feet grip the floor as she makes her way to the closet in search of shoes. She pulls out a pair of forest green pumps and slips them on. The heels click across the wooden floor as she walks back into the bathroom. Looking at herself in the mirror, she frowns. "Stupid hair won't cooperate." She grumbles. Wolf fusses with her hair for a moment, before giving up and letting her curls fall where they may. She walks out of the bathroom to see Snake Eyes in his same-old ninja outfit. He holds his mask in his hand. Wolf frowns and crosses her arms. "If you aren't dressing up, why on earth did I?" Snake gently grabs one of her hands in his own and kisses it. "You look beautiful Christine." She slowly pulls her hand back. "Thanks Snake…" "Come." He says. "We'll be late if we don't hurry." He smiles at her as he pulls his mask on, and she gives a half-smile in return. "What's wrong?" She gives a nervous chuckle. "I can go on dangerous missions without hesitation; I can fight anyone bigger than me without apprehension. So why am I so nervous about a stupid dance?" Snake chuckles and pulls her gently into a hug. "Don't worry. I won't leave your side tonight. Alright?" Wolf pulls back and nods, with a small smile on her upturned face. "Lets' go then." She says.
Like a true gentleman, Snake Eyes offers his arm to her, and the two ninjas slip out of the room.