"You're looking beautiful, tonight." The lime green Inkling strolled over to her friend hovering beside the buffet.
"You're one to talk! That tuxedo really suits you, Hiro!" The baby blue Inkling teased.
It wasn't long before Hiroko ended up snickering under her breath. She smirked a little bit and gave Dia a hug.
"Ah, that was pretty good. But seriously, thanks so much for coming!" Hiroko smiled.
"It's no problem! I should be thanking you honestly- it's not everyday you get invited to... a ball!" Dia's voice trailed off as she began to take in surroundings.
The Bonito Ballroom was one of Inkopolis' most luxurious venues, as it was typically only rented out by celebrities and X-rankers. In honor of tonight's hosts, dark pink and green decorations adorned venue.
"If you hang around the Squid Sisters for as long as I have, it's bound to happen. They host balls like this all the time." Hiroko explained.
"Veteran's benefits, I guess?" Dia giggled.
"I guess. " The green Inkling rolled her eyes. "Maya and Ellie couldn't come tonight, which sucks, because there's no way I can spend the whole night with Kai. Which is why you literally saved me."
"Kai-chan? She's here too?"
"Yup. I think she's dancing with your plus one over there."
Both Inklings turned around to take a look. Hidden among the ruffles of dresses and long coattails of ornate suits, there was a flash of yellow pigtails spinning around energetically. Sure enough, Kai and her dance partner seemed to be having the time of their lives.
"Oh, Makani!" Dia chucked. "I brought them along 'cuz they need to get out more. I'm glad their having fun~!"
"We can't let them have all the fun." Hiro's eyes shimmered with excitement. She offered her hand to Dia and smirked. "Let's dance."
The baby blue Inkling looked away and laughed awkwardly. "You know I can't dance, right? I have two left feet!"
"And?"
"What do you mean, 'and'?"
"It's not a competition, I just wanna have fun with you! Unless you just wanna chill here. By yourself. Alone with the food." She jeered as she shrugged her shoulders.
Dia sighed heavily. She took Hiroko's hand, and walked with her out to the dance floor.
"If I step on your feet, don't get mad at me!"
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