[Mini Event] Midwinter Ball

Hear those bells ring deep in the soul
Chiming away for a moment

Of course he notices Flora as soon as she appears, looking somehow more resplendent and haughty than usual. Somewhere in Koa's body an organ does a worrisome dance, though whether it's his stomach or his heart he isn't ready to admit. He even considers leaving his position on the wall to go to her, especially when he sees the gleam of light reflected off a familiar armband, physical proof he knows her better than she'd care to admit.

But then Hadama is beside him, and when he turns back the Doubletake is wrapped around another man.

"Huh? Oh, no," Koa says distractedly, craning his neck to see where Flora and that Voice-blighted poser her new companion are headed off to. It's only belatedly that what Hadama said seems to register, the Dragoon whipping back to the MerKing with brows raised in surprise. "Wait- Ever's here?" he asks, incredulous, now turning to scan the crowd again. Of all the people Koa'd expected to show up to a crowded party, the Aviator certainly existed near the bottom of the list. "Shit, I have to talk to him. Did you see where he went?"

Koa Carpenter

Feel your breath course frankly below
And see life as a worthy opponent