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Fingers are clumsy as they struggle to fasten the last button that comes up to his peachy chest fluff. His skinny body is vibrating from anxiousness. Max is nervous yet excited to meet Majin (and anyone else that may or may not show up). He hopes his blue dress shirt and nicer pair of pants are attire appropriate for the occasion. He wants to look his best, after all.
Lord X: Gonna be running a little late. Majin should already be there. Trust me when I say you’ll know it’s him when you see him.
Sure enough Lord X is right. The man he sees standing at the entrance is quite tall (compared to himself, at least) wearing a stunning gown that hugs all the right places on his figure. It shimmers when any source of light hits it. There’s an equally dazzling blazer worn alongside the dress. His eyelids and fingernails are painted in shades that compliment the entire look. The man’s beauty is almost blinding. Almost. I wonder how many good looking people Lord X is friends with…
The moment the taller of the two notices Max approaching, his well groomed mustache and ears perk up. Arms outstretch in a welcoming manner. “You must be Max!” His smile is almost blinding with how white and perfect his teeth are. “It’s a pleasure to meet you!~” Max is pulled into a handshake type of hug, which he gladly accepts.
Max’s little striped tail is already wagging excitingly. Majin’s warmness has him beaming up at him. “It’s nice to finally meet you too! I’ve been wanting to meet the man Lord X cherishes so much to torture himself with baking over.”
They both share a laugh at the statement. “Honestly, I was surprised Lordy took a shine to you so quickly. Usually he’s such a sour hog, and most people are too scared to approach him…”
Max looks one way than another before motioning Majin to lean over towards him “You wanna know my secret?” He whispers loudly only pretending to be secretive and discreet. The other nods making a confirming sound. “I fattened him up. Works like a charm every time~”
Oh, how that has Majin howling in laughter! “Thank goodness my mascara’s waterproof…” He mumbles breathlessly upon wiping away tears. “You’re such a cute little thing.~”
“And you’re absolutely gorgeous!~”
Both men are all smiles and pure happiness finding one another to be a kindred spirit. They make a show of embracing and complimenting each other with dramatic tears shining in their eyes. Eventually they untangle deciding to finally go inside the building to book a room to which they text Lord X the room number.
Immediately Max orders several pitches of beer and extra glasses. Ears flatten back and a mustache droops. “Isn’t that a little too much alcohol?” Majin asks in a concerned tone, though he tries to keep somewhat of a smile so as to not upset Max.
His own ears stand erect and he cocks his head in confusion. “Hm? Oh!” He flaps his hand dismissively. “Alcohol doesn’t affect me as easily as other people because I’m only half-Mobian. So I have to consume a LOT of it if I even want to get buzzed. Plus, I’m sharing, so this is for everyone. So my treat!~” He gives a wink. “Honestly, the only one getting harmed here is my poor wallet…”
That explanation seems to reassure the taller hedgehog as well as he wasn’t going to pass up free booze if the buyer insisted on sharing…~ “If you’re sure…”
Max nods enthusiastically. “More than sure!”
The two of them wait for the alcohol and glasses to show up so they don’t have to pause the festivities. They both pour themselves a tall glass before Majin decides to take the stage. In one hand is the microphone and the other is his beer.
Verdant colored eyes are unable to take themselves off the man as they watch him in utter awe! Majin commands the stage as though he's born to be there. His voice being literal music to Max’s pink ears!~ “Bravo! Bravo!!” Hollers the shorter man after Majin finishes singing. His arms are high in the air clapping as loudly as possible.
There’s bows and twirls and laughter as Majin gleefully thanks the other man. His ceramic cheeks flush with appreciation. The two down their beers in a celebratory toast to Majin’s talent.
Both ears then twitch upon hearing knocking coming from the room’s door. Upon Max answering it a set of large red gloved fingers grasp either side of the doorway with an equally large head poking itself inside. A pair of eyes, the same shade of bright red as the gloves, look right through his own green pair. They are crescent shaped, seeming as they are closed instead of being open. Their pointy noses are touching with how close the taller blue male is ducking down. “Hallo!” Despite his mouth hanging wide open in a toothless grin, it twitches as to signify movement when the man speaks. His voice is oddly higher pitched for someone so tall that he’s having to hunker over to fit into the room.
“Um, hello?” Max parrots dumbfoundedly as he steps out of his way to allow him to fully enter the room. Without having his face shoved in his own, Max is able to take in the entirety of his appearance. The hedgehog is a bright shade of blue standing only mere inches under the ceiling. His limbs seem unnaturally long and thin taking up most of the length of his body. He’s dressed in a white suit and fedora with red shoes and accents matching the brightness of his eyes and gloves. The suit top is open exposing his bare torso that has an X across it that reminds Max of Lord X’s. Something about this giant of a hedgehog feels familiar…
“Hey Red!” Majin has moved himself to sit on the box sofas across from the karaoke stage. His glass looking to have been refilled.
“Hallo Maj!” The tallest of the three waves a large red gloved hand at him. His other equally large palm pressed against the ceiling surface.
The shortest of the three feels a bit bad for the guy since they were clearly at a place made for Mobians instead of humans or anything taller. “Red, is it?”
It's almost as if his neck lacked bones when his head flops to the side. It only freaked out Max just a little. “Redglove, actually.”
“Ah, that makes sense. Well, are you comfortable here? I know the ceilings are a bit low…”
There’s a dismissive wave followed with a laugh and a shrug. “I’m used to this, and besides, I’m quite flexible~” He explains while taking a seat near Majin leaving a spot between them so he can sprawl out with his extra long limbs.
Right as Redglove sat down Max’s ears picked up the sound of footsteps and the door closing. Upon turning around to greet whoever the newest guest is, he finds himself leaning up against the nearest table behind him for support. One of his hands is gripping his drinking glass a little too tightly and the other the edge of said table for life. Eyes widen and his entire face flares into a shade of red about matching Redglove’s attire. Standing before him is none other than Lord X wearing a similar outfit to Redglove's with the accents of red swapped out for blue. His enormous belly with his signature X scar still exposed. Max feels his mind go completely blank, and his mouth drop open in silence. A gulp slides heavily down his throat as he stands there gawking at the man. He is at a total loss for words. His wordless gawking reaction causes a smirk to stretch across Lord X’s scruffy muzzle showing off his teeth.
“You don’t look half-bad when you clean up, Lordy.” Majin’s jesting tone is what snaps Max back to reality. It’s followed with a goofy laugh from Redglove.
Lord X’s chin juts out upon him raising his head preening as if to take Majin’s teasing as a compliment. His stare never leaves Max’s own. “I didn’t get all dressed up only for you to immediately undress me with your eyes.~”
Oh, how the pink hedgehog’s muzzle felt on fire from blushing even harder from that remark! Laughter erupts into the room as Max turns around to hide his face and downs the beer in his grasp. While he does his best to push down the fire in his cheeks, as well as regain his voice, Lord X settles in between Majin and Redglove. “So, Redglove, how do you know Lord X and Majin?” Another glass is refilled as he asks his question. He decides to steer the attention to someone else. With his face having cooled down, he dares to turn his gaze back to the other hedgehogs. This time he didn’t lose his absolute fucking mind upon seeing Lord X again.
Lord X and Redglove share an inside glance and laugh.
The taller male cocks his head thoughtfully. “Sollen wir es ihm sagen?~*”
The shorter one shakes his head. “Nah.”
Poor Max stands there confused. The aura that he picks up from Redglove is almost identical to Lord X’s though quite faint.
Majin rolls his eyes chuckling into his drink. “I guess you could say they go back waaay longer than even Lord X and myself. They’ve known each other for so long that they practically resemble each other.” He gives them a knowing look. “But clearly one is tall, dark, and handsome, and the other one is our dear Lord X.” That has Redglove snickering while Lord X narrows his eyes at Majin. “Red and myself have known each other for a while, but our meetings were sparse. We’ve gotten to know each other better in music class at Khaos University.”
“Speaking of music…” A gangly arm elbows Lord X. “I really think you should get more serious vit your singing, X. You don’t sound half-bad, and if you gave half a shit, my friend, you would be legendary!”
The older one waves him off. “We’ve been over this, Red, and it’s not my thing.” He snorts out a huff. “Besides, I only really sing for karaoke nights for Maj, which are far and few in between." Majin lets out an ‘aww’ along with his nickname. “I get that you’re trying to put together and produce an album, but I’d rather sing for pleasure instead of business.”
Long arms throw themselves into the air in frustration. “Bah! Vhat a vaste of talent!” Redglove complains with his own huff. “But I may have gotten lucky!~” A large red finger waggles confidently. “I’ve met someone in music class who is much younger and more talented who might bring my album to life!” Gloved hands rub together as he chuckles triumphantly to himself. That head of his flops over to the side again in Majin’s direction. “If you ever vant to pursue music outside of theater, Maj, you can always join me in my passion project!~”
Majin simply holds up a hand laughing awkwardly. “I’ll keep that in mind…” He clears his throat. “I swear, these two are always trying to strike up a deal.”
Lord X shrugs nonchalantly. “If I see an opportune moment I cease it.”
Redglove simply chuckles as his long arms stretch out to the table grabbing an empty glass. “Vould you mind?” He asks Max motioning the empty glass towards the half-full pitcher of beer next to him.
“Oh, sure.” The shortest hedgehog fills the glass up for him.
“Thank you!” It's odd watching him pour the alcohol straight into his ever open maw instead of drinking it like someone with a normal mouth. He sighs contently, enjoying having polished off half of the drink. “So, vhat is your name, little pink one?”
“Oh! How rude of me! My name is Max~ And it’s just Max. It’s not short for anything.”
Redglove waves him off as if to say he isn’t worried about it. “So, Max,” One of his fingers points back and forth between Lord X and Majin. “How do you know these two?”
He chuckles into his drink upon sipping at it. “Truth be told, I just met Majin.” The two men share gleeful smiles. “With Lord X, I simply lured him in with food and compliments and he hasn’t left me alone since.” He winks at the older hedgehog.
Lord X huffs with a frown and an arched eyebrow. “You make me sound like a stray you’ve taken in.”
Max laughs again before chugging down some more beer. His cheeks get a faint flush to them. “Hey, last I checked pets don’t have to pay bills and get all the food and love they could ever ask for. Sounds like you’re getting it easy in this friendship. You’re lucky you’re cute or else I’d be pissed!” He’s smiling so shamelessly and his striped tail wags.
Ears pin back with cheeks warming up. The side of his finger rubs alongside the tip of his nose as he averts his eyes from Max’s. “I think I’ll get myself a drink.” Max never stops smiling at him, even when Lord X is beside him pouring a glass for himself. Eventually, he meets his gaze again. “I’m going to up my demands if you keep bragging about how easy I am.” He jests quietly to him with a sneaky smirk.
That only has Max grinning wider with his tail wagging faster. “Challenge accepted!~”
Majin carefully clinks his glass against Lord X’s upon him sitting back down beside him. “Honestly, it’s nice to finally see Lordy getting out for a change and being a handful for someone else~” He teases the shorter one with a wink and playful smile.
It has him scowling in agitation. “Obviously my friends don’t appreciate my company.”
Lord X’s complaint is met with the two taller men wrapping their arms around him, with Majin’s being around his shoulders and Redglove’s around his gut, sandwiching him in between them.
“Ve are so very sorry, my friend!!”
“Can you ever forgive us??”
They bemoaned dramatically.
“Let go of me, ya saps!” Despite his protest to the group hug, his little scruffy tail sways.
Majin nudges his head in all three’s direction. “Room for one more~” He offers Max with a suggestive wink.
Max’s movements are far too quick from when he sets his drink down to leaning off the table then crossing over to the box sofas, which is why he finds himself tripping over his own feet resulting in him falling forward! Pink eyelids clench as he awaits impact! His entire body feels something firm yet soft underneath it with something fuzzy tickling his point nose. When eyelids open his vision is nothing but peach. Ears flicker to the laughter of others with his fingers gripping something squishy as he does his best to pick himself up. His entire face roars into a hot shade of red when he realizes his face is in Lord X’s cleavage and what he feels in his hands is his chest!
The toothy grin he smiles down at Max is cheeky and shameless. “Sheesh, buy me dinner first.”
Max doesn’t hesitate to remove his hands placing them over the arms around the older hedgehog’s midsection. His head continues to sit nestled in the man’s cleavage, but turns it to the side to hide his blushing face. “I could cook you dinner instead.” He feels the other’s chest rumble from chuckling at his reply.
Eventually, the two taller hedgehogs unravel from around Lord X leaving Max kneeling in between the man’s legs still hugging his torso feeling too comfortable where he is.
“Hey, you two, don’t get too affectionate because remember: this night’s all about Yours Truly!~” By this point the mustachioed man had gotten up to refill his glass again. Then he is back on stage with both drink and microphone in his hands once more.
Awkwardly Max climbs out from between Lord X’s lap. He looks over to Redglove asking him to reach over and grab his own glass he left behind on the table. Once it’s back in his hands, he raises it high up into the air towards Majin. “Encore, encore!” He shouts.
Redglove joins in alongside him waving his drink around chanting encore over and over.
The three of them go silent looking over at Lord X who is initially caught off guard by the sudden attention. When he realizes why he’s being stared down, he smiles coolly, raising his beer up and nodding towards Majin.
Everyone cheering him on has Majin breaking into a giggling fit of glee. “Red, will you do me the honor of being my backup singer?~”
Redglove nods happily. “Aber selbstverständlich!~**”
Max chugs more of his drink and sings along with or cheers the two of them on. Lord X chills back in his spot humming to the lyrics just watching the other three. He’s happy that Max is having a good time as well as that he and Majin had gotten along almost instantaneously. He raises a toast to the two of them when they end up singing together.
The man is eventually forced on stage where he shows off some of his moves, even if he almost falls on his face or ass a few times. A tipsy Max sits front and center at the edge of the stage looking head over heels for the man. That only makes Lord X’s ego swell and want to show off more~
Eventually, when Redglove has taken over with Majin now as his back up, a tipsy Max and equally tipsy Lord X retreat to the farthest box sofa seat from the karaoke stage. The younger of the two is leaning against the older one with his head on his shoulder while the older nurses his own beer.
“Thanks for inviting me out tonight. You’re an angel because I definitely needed tonight, and you, my handsome friend, made that happen and are especially getting spoiled for that!~”
Oh, how being called an angel had Lord X laughing harder than he should have. He blamed it on the alcohol. “It’s the least I could do for you helping me out with Maj.”
They both look over at the other side of the room to see Majin, whose cheeks are flush from being intoxicated, singing his heart out in his inebriated state.
“Majin seems like a special guy. Glad you could make a special guy feel as special as he is on his special day.”
Lord X smiles to himself with a nod. Majin is indeed special. He’s snapped immediately out of his personal moment to the feel of arms around him and a head on his chest.
“I’m glad we’re friends. And you’re my first friend, which means you’re special to me!” Max murmurs against his chest.
The combination of the booze and Max’s words causes Lord X’s scruffy muzzle to flush. He sighs out a laugh smiling down at the pink male using one of his arms to sort of hug his head patting it with a gloved hand. He guesses that Max is special to him as well… “You’re drunk, Max.”
Max snorts out a giggle. “I know.”