#masquerade whump

“Don’t fall now, love.” Whumper whispered, spinning Whumpee out for the tenth time in rapid succession. “We wouldn’t want to fail to keep up pretenses.”

“Please—” Whumpee breathed, stumbling as Whumper jerked them back. “Please, Whumper, I-I’m dizzy—”

“Aw, but we’ve only just begun, sweet. Do try and keep your feet under you— and out—” Whumper spun them out again.