[ One arm slides protectively about Mona's shoulders as if to console her from this terrible affront she's suffered. He sets off, breezing past the gatekeepers with a wink and a gentle, placating shh. ]

Of course, of course. I know we've wasted so much time here, but we still have plenty of the night left to enjoy...

[ Into the oasis they go, a lush and decadent lobby spanning out before them — its colors run richer, its tones quieter. There are many options when considering where to go, from private suites to relaxing saunas after the long hours of the soiree proper, and Kizuna simply leads them into the heart of it, thinking they can decide when it suits them to. As they pass a refreshments spread, he plucks a bottle of champagne from it with a deft hand. ]

...starting with this, perhaps?

[ He exhales and it's warm, threaded with amusement. Leaning down beneath the brim of her hat, he kisses her cheek. ]

An excellent performance.