MISSION . SO YOU THINK I CAN DANCE

[borntosing]

Who: Azure and Spain (conquistador)
What: Someone has two left feet.
When: any day between Redheiss 10 to 16
Where: The Performer's Guild, Twinwinds
Rating: G for now!

[ Soft notes of a guitar float across an empty hallway in Twinwinds, the performer's guild. If one asks where the mysterious Azure is, a member of the guild will point them to one of the rooms here. The source of the sound is easy to find: a clue is the only open door. Inside is a young man sitting on a bench with his back facing the doorway, strumming a stringed instrument and singing along. The melody, slow but a good hook; his voice, clear and soothing. If one is familiar with early 20th century music, they can tell that his compositions are beyond his time. ]

Shining in the spotlight, sapphire and pyrite, I just want make you feel right—

Ugh! No, no, no. Sapphire and pyrite? What am I trying to say with that? [ He scratches the lyric off his parchments with his fountain pen. ] This rhyme won't do, and...

[ It doesn't take long for him to notice another person's presence. The man flashes a shy but well-meaning smile. ]

Oh, eheh. How long have you been there? I'm—

[ He stands up from the bench, but see, he's facing the wall; he has to turn around. At the same time, he's a little too eager to approach the newcomer. So, he forgets that there's something in front of him altogether and falls over.

THUD CRASH BAM BOOM

The bench has tipped over, his guitar is on the ground and the only thing that saves a part of him from the fall is his arm protecting his face. He looks up sheepishly. ]

Azure.

[ You can see why he needs dance lessons. ]

Comments

[conquistador]

( Noticing that their lesson isn't going as smooth as he would like, Spain will begin to count out loud, )

One, two, three... one, two three... one, two, three!

You're doing well, really. ( And he keeps counting, gradually fading to no count at all. )

[borntosing]

Thanks. [ He does get a little better over time. The fruits of Spain's patience... ] Do you attend a lot of events like this? I mean, functions that have a lot of. Dancing. Like this.

NO I LOST THIS NOTIF...

[conquistador]

( he doesn't answer right away, instead, choosing to focus on Azure's steps for a moment. What a good student! )

Hm? Yes, whenever I am home, I try to spend as much time I can. ( Dancing with court, going to balls, participating in local festivals, etc. ) Balls are fun but there are so many rules.

( And subtly trying to add a few more steps in. )

I prefer a more casual setting, you know? It's more fun when everyone else is having fun too.

It's okay!

[borntosing]

Yes, I completely understand! They insist on holding these events, but those senile fools in court wouldn't know what fun was for Lazuli even if it hit them in the face—

[ He stumbles when Spain does something new to the dance, but he tries to keep up, he tries. ]

—sorry. [ Whether it's for the mistake or the unwarranted comment about his... issues, it's hard to tell. ]

[conquistador]

Well, they're fun until they become business-- ( Cutting himself off make sure Azure doesn't trip. ) Ay, it's fine.

( And was rather good considering Spain didn't give any warning at all. )

You're practicing for the princess, no?

[borntosing]

No. [ Wait, he thinks he answered that question wrong. ] Yes.

The princess is... a very dear friend to me.

[ Not exactly accurate, but let's roll with this anyway. ]

[conquistador]

Then we'll have to make sure you're the best dancer in the kingdom.

Do you know how to turn? ( Twirl, spin, whatever. )

[borntosing]

[ THAT'S KIND OF A STRETCH, but okay, Spain. He'll try not to disappoint you. ]

... I'm not sure. [ He's a little scared now. WHAT IF HE MAKES HIM DO SOMETHING OUT OF THIS WORLD? ]