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firsttolastThese charity events are not terribly rare, serve to keep his facade in place, and actually help charity. They are a necessary part of his life.
They also exhaust him. Both on the level of social interaction and need to wear a mask a lot more taxing for him than the cowl will ever be - playboy, Beta, flirt.
Which is why, while he's friendly, chatty, a little stupid and a lot charming, he ultimately heads out to a balcony. He won't be lone there, but there will at least be fewer people, lower lights and fresh air.
He walks out with a glass, and flashes an easy smile. "I'm glad you were able to join us. I hope you weren't expecting me not to return the favor and join you." You're not getting privacy, Remy. You're hot, and also he's not going back in there just yet.
They also exhaust him. Both on the level of social interaction and need to wear a mask a lot more taxing for him than the cowl will ever be - playboy, Beta, flirt.
Which is why, while he's friendly, chatty, a little stupid and a lot charming, he ultimately heads out to a balcony. He won't be lone there, but there will at least be fewer people, lower lights and fresh air.
He walks out with a glass, and flashes an easy smile. "I'm glad you were able to join us. I hope you weren't expecting me not to return the favor and join you." You're not getting privacy, Remy. You're hot, and also he's not going back in there just yet.
