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Mettaton~! ♥ ([personal profile] mettatonvevo) wrote in [community profile] entrancelogs2016-10-31 08:24 pm

[OPEN] I put a spell on you

Who: Mettaton and you!
Where: The Performing Arts Theater (First floor, rooms 50/52)
When: October 31st, 8pm to Midnight
Rating: PG
Summary: Mettaton treats Wonderland to his second performance on All Hallow’s Eve!
The Story:

As Mettaton advertised a couple of days ago, on the day of Halloween, Wonderland is covered in black and orange posters. They are decorated with appropriately spooky pictures, though all of them promote the MTT brand in some way. The information found on them is as follows:

IT’S HALLOWEEN MY DEAR WONDERLANDIANS, AND YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS! IT’S TIME FOR ALL SPOOKY CREATURES AND MONSTERS TO BE OUT ON THE PROWL! AS YOUR RESIDENT ROBOTIC HEARTTHROB, I HAVE BROUGHT YOU THE BLESSING OF MY SECOND WONDERLAND PERFORMANCE!

FROM 8PM TO MIDNIGHT, WITH A BRIEF INTERMISSION IN BETWEEN, THE PERFORMING ARTS THEATER WILL BE DECKED OUT IN HAUNTING ATTIRE FITTING THE OCCASION! COME CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN IN A TRULY “MONSTOROUS” WAY!
THE PERFORMANCE WILL BE THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT, RINGING IN THE WITCHING HOUR WITH DANCE AND SONG! COSTUMES ENCOURAGED, THOUGH BE CAREFUL DEARS; IT SEEMS WONDERLAND IS UP TO ITS USUAL TRICKS!

FOOD AND DRINK WILL BE PROVIDED, THOUGH I CAN’T PROMISE IT IS ANY SAFER THAN WHAT YOU CAN GET RIGHT NOW!


When 8pm rolls around, anyone who is here will see black and orange garlands decorating the walls, bats hanging from the ceiling, and jack-o-lanterns lining the walls that are carved with the letters MTT and other stylized symbols representing Mettaton.

There are no chairs this time around, except for a few lines of them farther away from the stage, leaving ample room for anyone who wishes to dance to the music. Off to the side of the dance floor are tables filled with various snacks, drinks, and candy for anyone to partake. Once again there is an entire section of the table labeled “Ghost Food” with the incorporeal food laid out artfully on plates.

The night promises to be good to all who wish to attend!

((OOC: Like last time, while this is Mettaton’s Halloween performance, it’s still a party! Feel free to make your own top levels and mingle with other concert goers!))
readytocomply: buckybear @ lj (75)

[personal profile] readytocomply 2016-11-10 11:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[Bucky rolls his eyes, folding his arms over his chest. They both know that Mettaton gets the implication behind it and Bucky's amusement shows.]

I'll come to them.

[Every single show. He might not sit front row. He'll probably be in the back or up high with the best vantage point. But he'd be there.]

Yeah, well -

[Those beautiful arms. Not one over the other. Both. Bucky's mouth opens, snaps shut, and then his brow furrows. Nobody treats Bucky the way Mettaton does. Makes him feel that the things that have been done to him to make him different are okay. He can have a metal arm and still be called beautiful.]

You're somethin' else.
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[personal profile] readytocomply 2016-11-17 07:43 am (UTC)(link)
[Bucky couldn't, wouldn't, disagree with that at all. He's witnessed firsthand just how truly unique Mettaton is. He's allowed him the opportunity to open up and work on moving forward, all without really doing anything other than being who he is. It's something that Bucky could never find the words to express his gratitude for, even if he'll try to show it in other ways.]

Yeah, you are.

[His smile is small, wistful. A hint of longing for something he doesn't think he'll have or be deserving of.]

Never been much of a performer. Rather just watch.

[But that second offer, that's different. On the sidelines, though helping, Bucky could get on board with that. The flirting isn't missed, a brow raised in amusement.]

Sure you're not just sayin' that to have these beautiful arms around more often?

[His tone is teasing, light. It's just the two of them, no pretenses.]
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[personal profile] readytocomply 2016-11-23 06:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[Bucky, though he knows it's not right or good for them in the long run, wraps his arms around Mettaton to soak up every ounce of affection that's being offered him. Just for a moment, just to feel normal for as long as he can. He holds steady when he leans in to kiss him, and then there's a loud beep. Bucky startles. He almost jerks back, goes tense in the arms wrapped around him, breathing heavier. Glancing down, he swallows harshly.

Oh. Mettaton knows him. He's his kid. He didn't know Mettaton was a parent.]


You have a son? [Bucky relaxes as much as he can, shifting in Mettaton's arms so he can get a better look. He doesn't pull away, schools his expression to show that he's okay. He can do this kind of stuff.] Nice to meet you, Mini.

[He was cute, all dressed up in his costume, but Bucky was more interested in the way Mettaton was looking down at him. Fondly. It was sweet.]

Did you make his costume?

[As a way to apologize, and to show Mettaton how much all of this means to him, Bucky tips in and presses his mouth to his cheek.]
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[personal profile] readytocomply 2016-11-28 12:00 am (UTC)(link)
[Bucky relaxes into the touch, and he can't help but think it's sweet, all of this. Mettaton was clearly proud of Mini and Mini was well taken care of, going by the sounds he was making.

After that kiss, the soft display of affection, Bucky's mouth curves into a light grin at the surprise and blush. He hadn't thought about doing it, he'd just done it. It's been a long time since he's been so open with emotion, naturally, and he's glad it was with Mettaton. He lifts a hand to trace his thumb across Mettaton's cheek and then looks down at Mini.]


It's cute, even if he wouldn't sit still.

[He's curious to find out what Mettaton's son is like.]

I'm Bucky. [Slowly, he extracts himself from Mettaton's arms and crouches down, extending a hand towards Mini.] It's nice to meet you.
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[personal profile] readytocomply 2016-11-29 05:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[Bucky's brows furrow, and no, he doesn't understand what all the beeps mean, but he gets the feeling its not all good. Mettaton confirms it when he tells Mini to apologize and he's careful not to show any amusement. He glances up at Mettaton.]

What's he saying?

[He'd rather just know.]

Can't be that bad.

[Thinking it sweet the way Mini reaches out to shake Bucky's hand, he smiles and goes to initiate the action, only to grin in confusion at the robot. He'd kind of felt that way the first time he'd touched Mettaton, surprised at the feel of him under his fingertips and mouth. He turns his hand over to give Mini better access to his palm.]

Don't have to apologize. Gotta teach kids early to speak their minds.

[And stick up for themselves, but that goes without saying. Bucky had little sisters, and had always made sure that they didn't let anyone walk all over them. But those are bittersweet thoughts and he doesn't want to ruin the good time he's having.]

So you gonna give me some tips on how to win him over?
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[personal profile] readytocomply 2016-12-04 05:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[Bucky's expression doesn't change much, but his mouth pulls down at the corners just a bit.

He'd never do anything to hurt either Mettaton or Alphys. He's curious why Mini thinks he'd be getting in the way. Is he getting in the way? Bucky would never forgive himself if something he did was causing them trouble. He listens quietly to the rest of what Mettaton says, big faced hairy weirdo is pretty accurate, and he switches hands to show Mini his metal prosthetic. Maybe he'll know somehow that Alphys made it and that might help the little bot to like him, plus it's shiny.

When Mini's finished his examination, Bucky stands up, taking a few careful steps back.]


I'm sorry.

[He takes one more step, a little more space, and less chance he'll do something stupid again.

There's a part of him that aches with each inch he puts between him, but he can't be responsible for jeopardizing their friendship. He knows he's not good at these things, and that they should have talked about what they've been doing together, but it all felt too good and so normal, that Bucky selfishly kept his mouth shut.]


I don't - [He's going to mess this up, he can feel it. Bucky's always known he was going to, but not so soon.] I can't do this.

I'm just gonna hurt you.

[His breath catches and his chest hurts.]

I don't want to.
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cw for everything, im sorry

[personal profile] readytocomply 2016-12-08 02:02 am (UTC)(link)
[Arms hanging at his side, his shoulders raise, defensively positioning his body in a slight curl inward. Mettaton's too close, and not in a physical sense. He'd let his walls down, he hadn't meant to, and now he was going to hurt him and hurt himself in the process. He should have been more careful. This is all his fault.]

Force me?

[The words come out sharp, almost mean. Nobody could make Bucky do anything he didn't want to do, not anymore. He'd thought he'd expressed that to Mettaton clear enough before, but he hadn't. Bucky had cut out the harsher, darker parts of the story so that he could selfishly keep the robot close, but now they were there. Right at that point where Bucky had to push him away. Pushing him away meant keeping him safe, and it was selfish, too. He wouldn't have to see the worst parts of Bucky this way.]

I make my own choices, do you hear me?

[He ignores Mini. He'd been enamored of him, of the two of them together, and that was a mistake. Bucky didn't deserve any of this. He presses into the contact instinctively and then jerks his shoulder away. His feet stay planted where they are. Bucky doesn't want to go, why does he feel like he's breaking something. Why does it hurt so much?]

This was all a mistake. [It wasn't.] You're such an idiot. [He hates himself.] You haven't done anything wrong, Mettaton. Nothing besides getting too close.

I tried to tell you. I tried.

[He can't catch his breath, everything blurring around the edges.]

I'll ruin you if you let me. I am not good. I'm not. Make things right with Alphys, she's good. She's good for you.

[Bucky pushes out blindly, trying to put space between them.]

You don't know what I've done. I'll never be right.
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[personal profile] readytocomply 2016-12-11 02:22 am (UTC)(link)
[Bucky will regret all this later, will want to apologize to the both of them. Mini didn't deserve any of this. He was just a kid, if he thought about it, and Bucky should have done better by him. Mettaton, too. Bucky should be treating him a whole hell of a lot nicer than he is now, but he can't stop pushing.

It's a mantra in his head. Protect Mettaton. Protect the others. As long as they aren't together, Bucky can't hurt him, can't hurt anyone.]


Stop lying. [Bucky shakes his head, face scrunching up as if something is yelling at him, but it's only his own voice that he can hear.] How could she find someone better? She can't.

[He still can't catch his breath, chest heaving. There are people around. He shouldn't have come, he should have known he couldn't do this. He's not normal anymore. He's the pieced together sham of a man that can't let anyone in because he's too afraid he'll break them apart too.]

It's too much. Not you. [Bucky doesn't know what he's saying, but he can't even try to do this when there are so many people around. He's too tense, too high strung.] This is too much. Can we go. We need to go.

[His hands twist and flex at his side, head hung low. He feels like he's going to vibrate out of his body - ashamed, disappointed, angry and all at himself.]

Please, Mettaton.

[He was starting to ache and it was all in his head.]
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[personal profile] readytocomply 2016-12-16 02:56 am (UTC)(link)
[Bucky would ask, he wants to know, but he doesn't think he has any right to. Mettaton has a history, they both do, and as much as he wants to be a part of everything, he can't. He's already ruined things and Bucky's not good anymore at fixing what he breaks.

He lets himself be pulled through the room, tense and on edge, sure feet carrying him away from all these strangers he might hurt and putting him in a quiet, private place with someone that he cares about and has already treated like shit.]


No.

[It was better, they weren't around all those innocent people anymore, but they were alone again and Bucky didn't want that either.]

We should've never done any of this.

[The tension slowly starts to seep out, replaced instead by pain and a longing to have normal relationships with other people. He'd told himself that he'd only be trouble for Mettaton in the end, and because he'd started to truly care about him, he'd made that trouble all on his own. Hydra hadn't ruined it, he had. He didn't need any help to be cruel. There was nobody he could blame this time.]

Can't you see how messed up I am? [He swallows roughly, dragging his hand across the back of his neck.] I start to care about someone and I push them away. I tell myself, and you, that it's better if we aren't friends, if we hate each other, and how goddamn messed up is that?

You're the first person I let in and now I'm shovin' you right back out.

[His eyes are glassy, dull.]

I know it's wrong, what I'm doing, but I don't want to stop. I can't.
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[personal profile] readytocomply 2016-12-20 04:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[Bucky flinches, a physical reaction to Mettaton's tone, and he knows he's in too deep because he's hurting and letting it show.]

It's wrong both ways. To push you away and to keep you.

[He takes a step back, slowly getting his breathing back under control.]

Sticking around is selfish, unfair to you.

[After everything they've been through - how Bucky's grown from having someone like Mettaton around, from making a friend on his own without any help from anyone else - and he tells him it's over so firmly, like he's so sure. It's done. Words never used to hurt so much, he didn't they could anymore.

His eyes flick up to meet Mettaton's, they've gone dark, clouded from confusion, pain, and the realization that Bucky really wasn't ever going to be good enough for anyone else. Mettaton didn't want him and that was all on Bucky.]


It's done? [No fighting, no clinging. Just over.] I - Okay.

[Bucky takes a deep breath and turns around, back stiff as he starts to walk back down the hallway in the direction of the mansion's front door.]