While Terezi managed through her makeover without much mishap, Kurt's stylist didn't really seem to know what to do with someone covered in fur and who insisted on remaining brooding the entire time. At least he didn't fight it though, and if asked at a better time then Kurt might even say that he liked the outfit his stylist had picked but he doesn't have much capacity for anything but being morose.

He'd tried to explain he already had a girlfriend at home, that this would be like cheating on her and he doesn't want to do it, can't do it, would never do it! It takes an explanation from the surprisingly patient prep team to spell it out for him; if he wants to survive in subsequent Arenas, he needs sponsors. To get sponsors, he needs to be visible, and likable.

Which is why Kurt arrives only a few minutes after Terezi, coming to the table with a single red rose and an awkward smile that's nearly a grimace to anyone close enough to notice. "Good evening, miss. My name is Kurt Wagner and I will be your date this.. um. Evening."

Great, he said evening twice. Fantastic start.

Oh even better. It turns out his date is the same girl he'd pestered in class with a note who'd shut him down hard. This is going to be a complete disaster...