[Ballroom dancing. It was a requirement (a new one, no less) here at Garden, and it was a course that Rion very much didn't want to take. Dancing was fine. Dancing ... around other people was not so fine. Dancing around other people and having to dance with a girl? Significantly less fine. He had a feeling this was going to be like Swimming last semester (which he'd barely, BARELY passed) - that one class that dragged him down.
At least it was only three times a week, for an hour and a half or so. He could console himself with that.
Hopefully - maybe - there was someone in class who he could talk to or with. Maybe even someone he knew that could be his partner... of course, a lot of the people he knew had gone missing, so that was probably out. Already he was making himself worried, making himself upset, and class hadn't even started yet. So he arrived early (the first day of classes was always like that, wasn't it?), looking around, hoping desperately that someone he knew showed up.]
[ Minako walked into the classroom with headphones on and a skip in her step to the catchy music blasting in her ears. Her last class had ended early because of how small the class size had been and since she had nothing to do, she figured she would find her next class, settle in and wait.
"Ballroom Dancing" seemed something out of a fantasy but she was looking forward to it, doing something she knew she would never be able to do back home.
Glancing up, she took note of Rion's presence. Beaming, she pulled her headphones down with one hand and waved with her other. ]
[It wasa strange thing to Rion, having someone call out for him, so when he heard his name, he jumped a little bit and looked around for the source, momentarily confused.
It didn't take long for him to realize who it was, and he smiled back at her shyly (not really making much eye contact). His board for writing was already out on him (as it normally was); by the time she was over there (if she was heading over there to talk to him), he'd already have something written.]
Hi, Minako. How were your classes earlier? [Their previous conversations have been filled with Rion being awkward and a little uncomfortable, and this one was no exception. And that was even discounting that this class was not ... entirely a place he wanted to be at.]
[ Right after she was sure he had spotted her, Minako made her way over. Soft music could most likely be heard from her headphones, Japanese in origin with vague Engrish lyrics sung every now and then. ]
They were interesting! I learnt a lot today about Garden.
[ Feeling awkward, Colette stays quite close to the wall at first. She took this class because it sounded like fun, but... when it comes to attending the class, she finds it a little scary.
Then again, the classes in the previous quarter were also a little scary to begin with. It was just something unfamiliar and new! That was all!
Taking in a deep breath, she clenches a fist, a determined expression on her face. It's only dancing, after all - it can't possibly be worse than the other classes she's attended today! But it is dancing with a partner...
[Oh - Rion ... sort of recognizes Colette; he's not quite sure if they've had classes together, but he thinks he's seen her around. There's a shy, tiny little wave in her direction.]
[Minato takes a look around, getting a feel of the people in this class. From the possible dance partners, he notices a few girls gathering around each other rather than actively looking, Minako who seems to be asked by someone, and an oddly familiar blonde standing close to the wall.
Searching his memory, he guesses he may have seen her around the school in the previous quarter. He approaches her, figuring she could do with a partner, at least.]
[Probably one of the few people who has enrolled in the Ballroom Dancing class who isn't the least bit uneasy about the whole experience, Ryoji enters the class with a excited grin. Seeing a familiar face or meeting new ones, Ryoji is looking forward to both.
Aww... But a quick glance around puts a pout on Ryoji's face. There are people he knows, but they're all spread out. He doesn't want to have to pick one person over another....
Well... There is one solution to Ryoji's problem...]
Hello! My name's Ryoji and I'm looking forward to dancing with everyone!
[There, that greeting should have been loud enough for everyone to hear.]
[Rion is one of those people who's uneasy, and he takes a sidelong glance over at Ryoji. ... well yes, he already has a partner, but he's kind of jealous of how Ryoji just treats this like it's a new and exciting experience.
Look at that tiny babby in the corner, Ryoji, watching you.]
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[ It's possibly in the middle of a conversation when Ryoji enters and shouts a greeting. Despite having seen Ryoji earlier - since they shared a morning class - seeing Ryoji again, hearing his declaration and watching their classmates react in various ways makes Minako giggle, even if she has to hide it behind her palm.
Instead of responding silently, Minako raises her hand to wave, attempting to catch Ryoji's attention. ]
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[And Ryoji's attention she certainly got. As if Ryoji was ever going to say 'no' to spending time with one of his favorite people in the entire world. Although he might not know the person standing next to Minako, he wasn't the least bit bothered by it. It just gave him a chance to know someone new.
[ This is Irvine around the corner, watching oh-so-inconspicuously the lovely flowers of Garden. He recognizes a couple of faces, both female and male, but right now he's focusing on familiarizing himself with the faces he can't put a name to. The sooner he learns who's whom, the better.
Which is why the class's progression is helping. From that "introducing" session to the scouting of partners, he's bound to nab a few names, right? So he's listening intently. Bug him. Grabbing his attention should be easy, with the way he's shifting his gaze left and right. He may or may not try to get a girl soon. ]
[IRVINE whoa. Hi, Irvine! Rion waves towards him a little excitedly when there's not too much going on - it's nice to have this class with someone else he knows too (and won't have to dance with.)
[Pipsqueak Rion! Irvine promptly returns the wave with a small grin, having seen Rion moments earlier -- with a (cute) girl and all. (He decides to tuck away the subject for a conversation in the future.)
He seems pretty happy with himself, which is ... not entirely expected for this class, given Rion's awkwardness about things where his body is relevant. Maybe it has something to do with said cute girl. :3]
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At least it was only three times a week, for an hour and a half or so. He could console himself with that.
Hopefully - maybe - there was someone in class who he could talk to or with. Maybe even someone he knew that could be his partner... of course, a lot of the people he knew had gone missing, so that was probably out. Already he was making himself worried, making himself upset, and class hadn't even started yet. So he arrived early (the first day of classes was always like that, wasn't it?), looking around, hoping desperately that someone he knew showed up.]
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"Ballroom Dancing" seemed something out of a fantasy but she was looking forward to it, doing something she knew she would never be able to do back home.
Glancing up, she took note of Rion's presence. Beaming, she pulled her headphones down with one hand and waved with her other. ]
Rion!
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It didn't take long for him to realize who it was, and he smiled back at her shyly (not really making much eye contact). His board for writing was already out on him (as it normally was); by the time she was over there (if she was heading over there to talk to him), he'd already have something written.]
Hi, Minako. How were your classes earlier? [Their previous conversations have been filled with Rion being awkward and a little uncomfortable, and this one was no exception. And that was even discounting that this class was not ... entirely a place he wanted to be at.]
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They were interesting! I learnt a lot today about Garden.
And yours?
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Then again, the classes in the previous quarter were also a little scary to begin with. It was just something unfamiliar and new! That was all!
Taking in a deep breath, she clenches a fist, a determined expression on her face. It's only dancing, after all - it can't possibly be worse than the other classes she's attended today! But it is dancing with a partner...
Ah, it would be nice if Lloyd was here. ]
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Searching his memory, he guesses he may have seen her around the school in the previous quarter. He approaches her, figuring she could do with a partner, at least.]
Hello, there.
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Aww... But a quick glance around puts a pout on Ryoji's face. There are people he knows, but they're all spread out. He doesn't want to have to pick one person over another....
Well... There is one solution to Ryoji's problem...]
Hello! My name's Ryoji and I'm looking forward to dancing with everyone!
[There, that greeting should have been loud enough for everyone to hear.]
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Look at that tiny babby in the corner, Ryoji, watching you.]
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Instead of responding silently, Minako raises her hand to wave, attempting to catch Ryoji's attention. ]
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Walking over, he greeted both with a wide smile.]
Hey there. It's nice to see a familiar face.
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Which is why the class's progression is helping. From that "introducing" session to the scouting of partners, he's bound to nab a few names, right? So he's listening intently. Bug him. Grabbing his attention should be easy, with the way he's shifting his gaze left and right. He may or may not try to get a girl soon. ]
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(Probably.)]
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Now to approach or to let him be . . . ]
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He seems pretty happy with himself, which is ... not entirely expected for this class, given Rion's awkwardness about things where his body is relevant. Maybe it has something to do with said cute girl. :3]
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