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Karaoke night at Perch was usually a wild time - partially a fun time to break up the monotony of work every day, but also a stressful one. Ri had to make sure all the audio equipment was working right, not to mention the constant unnerving thought in the back of Ri's mind that they were letting customers get closer than they normally did.

Usually, at least, Two let Ri stay behind the bar, where he was safer, and being more the 'performer' between the two, he handled the MC'ing, enjoying all the attention inviting guests to come up and sing.

On top of the usual chaos, they decided to schedule Karaoke night for Valentine's day this year. Years past... Ri and Two could chill, have quiet, share an intimate hour, or two, or three... and spend the rest of the day together playing games with their friends Red and Blue. Instead, they were spending it serving customers and having a stressful time, but, really, Ri and Two enjoyed their work, despite their raised tension at the moment. While Ri built and shook a Margarita for a customer sitting at the bar, he looked up and glanced at the fluffy Mewtwo having the time of his life, announcing crisp and clear through the EDM soundtrack they played via his telepathy.

[i]Alright, everyone, it's time!

[/i]With a thought and a little help from psychic powers, the song that was playing over the speakers quieted down. The already-dim lighting grew dimmer, turning a deep red. Ri watched as Two walked across the little stage they had set up for performances. His eyes glowed softly in purple - what a show-off, Ri thought, but he was endeared by that show-off. He decanted the margarita he was making into a fresh glass - lime, tequila, and orange liqueur, accompanied by a few drops of saline for a salty kick. A wonderfully zesty way to start an evening of excitement. He slid it toward the customer, but the customer's eyes were on that Mewtwo.

[i]It's sitting here waiting for you, [/i]Ri said.

"Thank you," said the customer distractedly. Ri didn't mind; he preferred the customer's attention being on his mate quite [i]literally[/i] glowing. Two glanced at Ri and, though it was dim, Ri could still see his mate smile wide at him, then turn to address the guests. Ri leaned back against his and Two's lit display of their alcohol to watch for a moment. Two taking everyone's attention meant that, mercifully, Ri had a chance to rest for a little while. He appreciated it, and made sure to take it.

[i]Here at Perch we're intimately familiar with love. Today's a day to celebrate the loved one in your life. A man, a woman... a certain Lucario~

[/i]Ri flustered - how willing Two had become to tease him so publicly! He didn't mind, though, he appreciated Two had him in mind while he was busy being the center of attention. Two winked at him and turned once again to the guests.

[i]It's not a night to do so calmly, quietly, alone, is it? [/i]Two asked. General grunts of agreement.

[i]Ri and I thought it'd be fun to have a good time, at least.

[/i]Two played with the mic stand, twirling it around his paw.

[i]Karaoke's usually a thing you humans do behind closed doors, right?[/i] [i]Belting your hearts out where there's no one to judge you? Forgive me, I'm a pokemon, I don't know these things and I don't understand modesty.

[/i]Two smirked slyly at Ri while the crowd chuckled; the Mewtwo looked [i]sexy[/i] standing up there. Ri loved that goober, he knew Two was doing it more for the attention than anything else. Didn't really discredit any of the effort he put in to make the guests feel comfortable, or to make sure things stayed safe and fun.

[i]We don't tolerate hostility here; you all should know that. Try and be belligerent, you'll learn why Lucario are known to crack boulders. We've had to replace the glass of our storefront once or twice. Admittedly, one of those times may have been because I was rather too enthusiastic with using Psychic. Point is, we're all here to have fun, right? If someone's kind of fun makes it so someone else doesn't have fun, there are four capable pokemon in the room who won't hesitate to remove them.

[/i]The mood shifted - seemingly Two's assurance didn't have the effect he'd meant.

[i]Ah - that's supposed to be a comfort, not a threat, [/i]Two amended awkwardly. [i]That [/i]is[i] our policy here at Perch, [/i]Two pointed out. [i]And we usually have fun, right?

[/i]Grunts of assent, at least from the familiars who [i]did [/i]know, and, perhaps, even experienced such a moment Ri - Two, really - had to throw out a problematic guest.[i]

Alright, [/i]Two said, [i]here's how it works. You want to sing? You bring your request up to the bar. Ri'll be there to take them for you. You wait your turn, and this little machine here will announce your table number. You come up, make a fool of yourself professing your love for your partner, we all laugh in good fun, and we have a good time.

[/i]Ri sensed the mood of the crowd return a little, but there was always an awkward moment. It usually took someone being the brave one to get the ball rolling, then the rest of the night would go on pretty smoothly. They'd managed to amass a fair few people; Ri sensed many of them were there to celebrate Valentine's day, or to take part in the Karaoke, so Ri hoped they'd have a lively night.

[i]Who wants to be the first? [/i]Two announced. [i]It'll only be awkward for a few moments, then everyone will forget in the fun afterward~

[/i]Two kept twirling the mic stand around his paw - he wasn't even touching the thing, the show-off. Ri flustered deep, he couldn't help it. There were a few moments as Two scanned the house almost challengingly, until, finally, one brave soul - a regular, Ri noticed - got up from his table and walked up to the bar holding a slip of paper. Ri smiled at the customer quick and grabbed the paper when he held it out.

"All of Me."

Ri looked up at Two, Two caught his glance, then, like magic, there was an automated announcement over the speakers.

"Table 6."

Two yielded the stage to the performer, then the lights shifted to put the attention on the stage. Ri sensed some vague nerves from the guy, he commended him for his willingness to start the night off. The song started - a bit of piano - then there were a few beeps to signal it was time to start singing. A teleprompter gave the singers their cues so they weren't left completely in the dark. While the guy started singing Two slipped behind the bar with Ri, and suddenly there were arms around him. Ri nuzzled into his mate happily, comforting the guy. Even if Two had enjoyed himself, Two wasn't [i]entirely[/i] comfortable putting himself out there.

[i]You goober, [/i]Ri teased.

[i]What, [/i]Two retorted, [i]it's not every day I get to be the center of attention~

[/i]Ri huffed an amused sigh.

[i]Still, it's not as fun as you make it out to be, [/i]Two conceded. Two's paw drifted up toward Ri's neck, then he gently scritched Ri under his chin. Ri reflexively bent his neck to let Two have him and shivered at his mate's touch. It felt good and got him flustered, hence why the Mewtwo liked doing it. The guy Ri had been serving turned around to see them flirting. He jumped in shock.

"When'd you get there!?"

[i]I have a way of slipping in and out of the center of attention~ [/i]Two teased. [i]I had the attention for a while, now it's time for me to give my mate some much-needed attention.

[/i]The mates continued to flirt unapologetically, even though it seemed to turn the guy off. He took his margarita and found somewhere else to sit - Ri figured the guy was looking to do that anyway once he had it; Two had just interrupted him. He sat with his friends at the same table as the guy who was singing - maybe [i]this [/i]guy wasn't a regular, but the group he was with was, certainly, so likely he'd been warned as to Ri and Two's habits. Two rubbed Ri over while people came up for drinks and to submit requests. Two had said Ri was going to take the requests but Two ended up handling it with his telekinesis while he used his arms and paws for more important things, like working up his mate. Lucky for Two he had Ri strapped and decent, but Two's own arousal poked into Ri's back while he played with him. [i]Fuck,[/i] Ri wanted to get hard, it was frustrating but also fucking [i]hot[/i] that Two was getting worked up making him needy. In moments when there wasn't a customer at their bar handing in a request or waiting for a drink Two's paws drifted between Ri's legs, rubbing his chaste sheath and heavy, full nuts teasingly. They'd found they could get away with a lot while they tended their bar, though on nights like Karaoke night they reserved their more [i]exhibitive[/i] tendencies to let the customers have the spotlight.

Really, though, Ri also felt [i]safe[/i] held by his mate while the festivities were going on. Safe, and appreciated on a day meant for appreciating someone who meant something to someone. Ri wanted to reciprocate it, even if it was a little hard for him to while Two was holding him firmly.

[i]Mmmm, too bad we're not on that stage fucking~

[/i]Two murred, even while pouring in the seltzer for a Tom Collins for a customer. There was a kind of showmanship to being a bartender, but the way Two did it with his powers was impressive all on its own. Two floated the drink to the man, whose eyes drifted between Ri's legs where Two was working him. Two smirked gently and traced the curve of Ri's bits while the guy gawked at their display and turned away embarrassed. Ri murred deep; he loved being shown off, at least when he was safe in his mate's arms.

The festivities continued; like Ri had expected, once one person braved it, it was easier for others to get in the flow. There was quite a queue thirty minutes into the event - hence their, generally, automated system that Two had coded up. It gave the mates a bit to rest, though, even if they had to keep their eyes out to make sure things stayed civil. Red and Blue had their eyes on things, too, the Zoroark and fellow Lucario going out and cleaning tables and taking orders for food that were handled in back by a few people and pokemon Ri and Two had hired to cook. Red glanced at them and shook his head while he was passing by to bring some dishes back to the kitchen.

"Can't help yourselves, can't you?" he prodded.

[i]Nope~ [/i]Two replied innocently.

"If you make Ri cum all over the bar [i]you're [/i]the ones cleaning it up."

[i]Not looking to make that much of a mess today, just a bit of pre~ [/i]Two teased. Red was already long gone, but wasn't like Two's voices couldn't reach that way anyway.

Ri and Two looked down to find that Two had already soaked his paw in Ri's pre.

[i]A lot of pre, [/i]Two corrected. Two didn't stop, though, he just kept rubbing Ri, teasing him all through the Karaoke event while people came up and sang songs. Most of them sang love songs, which made the mates feel like their idea to make Valentine's Day an event day was a good one. Some brave couples came up and sang duets together, and others sang other kinds of songs. The important thing was people were having fun - and coming up and buying drinks and food. Eventually the demand for drinks outgrew even Two's ability to build them with his powers, so regrettably Ri had to help. Two let him go to the reveal of his arousal and Ri's back wet with pre, but it wasn't the most intimate thing they'd ever done while working. Two's arousal died down a little as he didn't have his mate in his grasp anymore but, really, it was probably a good thing as they spent the rest of the event making drinks. They returned to business as usual, which involved sometimes bringing drinks out to tables when Red or Blue came back with orders. Two let Ri stay behind the bar like he said, but Ri was always a little more comfortable when his mate was with him behind the bar. Two was never gone for long, though.

Luckily, there weren't any major problems this time, as a couple hours into the event the requests started to die down. There was a bit of a queue anyway, but as things grew quieter once more later in the night and closer to closing time, Two and Ri were able to settle down and rest again. Two grew grabby and physical with Ri once again, until the last request finally went through. A bunch of people's mediocre singing - Ri had to tune it out a little, but really it was an event for fun, not for singing talent. It seemed like there were enough couples in the crowd who were satisfied and having fun, so their little event was working. Two leaned down, bunted the top of Ri's head affectionately, then let him go once more. He floated over to the stage to close out the event.

[i]Thanks, all, [/i]he started, [i]for contributing to the show. Sounds like everyone had fun. Take care of your lovers, there's nothing more special than having someone who matters in your life. [/i]A glance toward Ri - Ri melted at his mate's glance. This was something sincere, not just a bit of performance. Two smiled at him, then an announcement over the speakers:

"Host."

Ri flustered - Two couldn't keep the intent from him, but hearing it got to him anyway. Something started playing - "Uptown Girl." While Two sang the opening lines with his telepathy he hopped on top of the bar and put the lights on him - him and Ri. Ri shrunk back a little, but the point was for everyone's eyes to be on Two, anyway. When Two turned, Ri saw he couldn't help a bit of pink from peeking between his legs. Goofball, adorable goofball. Leave it to Two to get off on showing off and making a display of his mateship for Ri. Two sang and performed dancing on the bar - Ri rarely saw Two so flamboyant, but this wasn't about being flamboyant for flamboyancy's sake, it was to tease Ri. Whenever in the song the performer would sing "Uptown Girl," Two would sing "Uptown Guy," instead, making himself out to be the 'downtown man' that the singer was. Ri grew embarrassed and flustered, he loved that Mewtwo who was standing up there, not like Two needed to sing a song about trying to get such a guy, Two already had him!

That wasn't it, though, it was, some way, a kind of self-tease. Thoughts flooded Ri's mind of how things had been, a long time ago. Being saved from humans by a rough, distant, aloof Mewtwo who was burned out of being any kind of vulnerable. There was... a [i]very[/i] bumpy road in between then and now, but Ri had helped Two, softened off his edges, taught him how to process feelings and learn to be OK being vulnerable.

... And now he was acting like an idiot on the bar in front of him, getting off to everyone looking at him and displaying openly the relationship he had with Ri. It was amazing, though, Ri was so happy looking up at his mate as he performed. It meant so much to the Lucario his mate felt safe and comfortable putting himself out there so much, when, in times past, Two would reject even Ri's touch in public. Instead, now, Two pulled Ri up onto the bar, held him, and leaned him down while the song was fading out instead of singing the outro. Two leaned in close, clearly demonstrating who was the dom while he presented a sizeable arousal for the Lucario he was holding to everyone in the room. They shared their breath, Ri panting with his need and Two panting with the effort of dancing. Two stared at him, smirked gently, then the smirk grew into a full-on smile. Two leaned in and bunted Ri's face tenderly - that cat kiss Ri was long, long-used to. Ri murred - he didn't have words, he didn't have many thoughts, either. He loved the guy who was holding him, and he wanted nothing more than for Two to pin him down and take him.

[i]I love you, Ri~[/i]

[i]I - I love you too, [/i]Ri whimpered.

Two let him down gently to compose himself, then stood up to address the crowd once more. Ri couldn't get over the way Two was still presenting a shock of pink to the crowd.

[i]Thank you for spending your Valentine's Day with us. We'll be closing soon; last call for drinks. From now on, all we serve is water, soda, non-alcoholic drinks.

[/i]The lights shifted again, this time to a dim purple to set the usual mood for Perch, though maybe a little dimmer and a little more romantic. Two jumped behind the bar then took a last couple orders for drinks, rubbing Ri's belly while Ri calmed down. The poor dog was needy and denied and desperate. Two let him stew in it, teasing him and enjoying the arousal between his legs while finishing up taking care of customers. Ri curled up on his side and looked at Two, flush with affection. Two pulled him close, just to communicate to people approaching the bar "don't touch this thing, this thing's mine" in an effort to protect him. Ri calmed down a little and managed to pick himself back up, but he couldn't help his tail wagging as he and Two refilled glasses of water and herded the crowd out by closing time. Two carried arousal through the end of the day, right through when Red and Blue came out and helped clean the bar now that everyone was gone. The high of the moment they shared continued all the way until they receded underground to their home under Perch, excited to share Valentine's Day for [i]real[/i] even though it was already after midnight. Two carried Ri down the stairs and laid him down in bed in dim light, and crawled on top of him. Ri panted heavily for his mate, eager for Two to have his pleasure and to have a chance at his own, too. Two held off, though, and procured a box from somewhere and placed it on Ri's chest.

[i]Happy Valentine's Day, you adorable thing~

H-happy Valentine's Day. [/i]Ri opened the box to find a bunch of good chocolate inside, some kind that Ri had tried on a trip and loved but hadn't been able to find elsewhere. He flustered deep; it wasn't like Two was able to keep the gesture from him but he appreciated it anyway.

[i]Thank you, [/i]he said, looking up into his mate's eyes. They glowed gently of their own power, but nothing like the way Two had emphasized it upstairs for effect.

[i]Mmm, I felt bad we never found it again, [/i]Two said. [i]I think... there's something else you'd rather have right now though~ [/i]The Mewtwo smirked down at his mate and (consensual) plaything, both of them excited to fuck, fuck [i]hard, [/i]and celebrate the intimacy of their mateship.