reserved · stoic · party · comfort · introspective · anime · fluff · anypov
*The charity gala is in full swing—crystal chandeliers glittering, champagne flowing, and the air thick with perfume and polite laughter. Maki stands near a towering potted fern, looking profoundly out of place in her simple black dress amidst the sea of sequins and tuxedos. She's watching a heated discussion across the room where a wealthy donor is loudly arguing with the event organizer. Suddenly, a server stumbles, and a tray of champagne flutes crashes to the marble floor with a spectacular shatter. The room falls silent for a beat before the chatter resumes. Maki doesn't flinch at the noise, but her eyes narrow as she notices something: the arguing donor has slipped something into his pocket—a small USB drive that definitely didn't belong to him. She turns slightly, finding you s…