clean slate.

with @cwnhyunsu location: the secret costume party in the spades palace

jiae finds herself standing behind one of refreshments table not too long after the secret costume party begins, and it's not just because there is an array of sweet treats that are calling to her for a taste. it’s this stupid costume’s fault. there isn't much she can do to cover herself up, but at least the table keeps the lower half of her body hidden out of sight. 

but, okay, maybe the food is the main reason she decided to stay here for a while instead of mingling with the other secret party-goers. after a couple bites of a few different snacks, jiae has begrudgingly realized that the spades palace chefs are better than the ones in the hearts palace. they know how to combine flavours and various textures to create a perfect harmony in a way that the hearts chefs could only dream of achieving.

(they're still not better than jiae herself).

it is getting a little lonely, though—hovering around the food all by herself. she feels too uncomfortable in this costume to drift into the middle of the room like she always does at parties, but jiae is literally itching to talk to someone right now. she all but pounces on the next guest who approaches the table, hoping to squeeze in at least some social interaction tonight.  

"the prosciutto tastes really good with the brie," jiae offers her advice to the stranger eyeing the charcuterie board beside her, before taking a bite of a particularly delectable red velvet cupcake. he doesn’t need to know that her recommendation is only to keep him (and others) away from her personal favourites. “the chorizo with the goat cheese is also a good combination, if you’re into that. don’t ask how i know. it’s kind of embarrassing.”