Week 3: DAN 101 [TT 800-930] (And backdated like a mofo)

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[For the most part, Oswald is certain that he has left the bleak realm of the netherworld behind. Whatever else this place is, it certainly doesn't seem like a punishment

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[Gwendolyn would like to believe she's good at dancing.

Not that she ever had the opportunity to indulge in something as frivolous as dancing while being a Valkyrie for the Aesir, of course, but dancing is all about footwork, following a proper sequence of steps, paying attention to your environment and working with your partner as one, which were all lessons she had learned as a Valkyrie.]

Not to mention, the uniforms appear to lend themselves for ballet.

[So far, the previous two weeks' worth of this lesson had happened the same way: first she would stumble into learning the rhythm and sequence of the week's dance, then she would stumble, attempting to guide her partner while avoiding his feet stepping on hers, and then she would be one of the best in the class... for about half an hour, before the Thursday class ended and she would have to steel herself towards learning another dance]

You might have mastered each dance more quickly were you not also keeping an eye on our Knight Errant.[Gwendolyn does not growl, because that is

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[Oswald, on the other hand, doesn't have much luck with comparing this to fighting. He's always been a one man force, and all of this synchronized and careful, calculated movement doesn't sit well with his time honored tactic of plow-into-it-and-make-it-die-before-you-do.

But at least dancing involves movement. It is beginning to strain his patience, keeping his eyes fixed in one direction, and on the instructor as she talks about what the lesson will be today-

And that they'll be changing dance partners. This time, he can't keep his eyes from darting down the line. And if they stall over a certain young woman...It's only because she is the one of the few familiar faces in this blasted class.]

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[Gwendolyn's thoughts, upon hearing that they'll be changing dance partners, lie in hoping that her next partner would be a quicker study than the last - or that at least, he would be easier to guide.]

'Twould seem our Knight is looking our way.

Because he's at the end of the line, and he's most likely looking at potential partners.

My point exactly.

[Hoping that this will not devolve into one of those sessions, she subtly glances at a certain young man at the end of the line. There are quite a few other students glancing around, which should make it easier to do so unnoticed.

Of course, what she doesn't know is that the instructor is trained to notice all these subtle glancing the students do at each other when they're supposed to be listening.]

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[Oswald feels oddly tense when Gwendolyn meets his gaze. And then he goes even more rigid when his name is called out, and he's motioned over under the reasoning that 'You're looking restless, so why don't we start with you?']

"...Aye."

[He manages with a grumble, before making a stiff walk to where the instructor is pointing. Given that this person is supposed to be like an arms-master, he keeps his eyes trained on the floor so he isn't glaring at her. He stands there as she asks if there's any volunteers...

...

...And continues to stand stock still and practices scowling at the floor as no one speaks up. This is not turning into the best of days.]

[lastesper]

[ Considering that last week when someone came up behind her to ask her to partner with him ended up with her reacting immediatly by spinning and flipping the poor kid on his back, Terra would be surprised, nay, stunned if she were asked again. It wasn't her fault - they shouldn't have come up behind her!

In a way she'd rather be training. She felt so self conscious in this class, her hands clasped nervously behind her back, and the toe of her shoe insistently digging into the floor as if trying to find an escape route that way. At least there were some familiar faces in this class though! Like Gwendolyn! And...her stalkerfriendenemy Oswald. ]

[birdwhoseeks]

[Thankfully (for a certain measure of gratitude), Gwendolyn was often too focused on the class and ignoring Lenneth to feel self-conscious.

Lenneth, of course, always tried to keep silent when Terra was around - mostly because she'd never forgive herself if she were somewhat responsible for Terra not paying attention in class. On a large classroom such as this, and with Gwendolyn at a decent enough distance from the half-esper, though, she needn't show consideration for the masses unable to see her.

She would have to ask the girl about her opinion regarding the aforementioned stalker/friend/enemy, though, if only to see how to fit her into her plans.]

[lastesper]

[ Lenneth's silence was appreciated, though Terra found other things to be distracting enough. Still! Spotting Gwendolyn a short distance away from her, she took the opportunity to lift a hand in greeting, an eye on the instructor in case she was called upon. This 'dancing' just seemed out of place to her. But... she had to admit. It was fun.

...when she wasn't accidentally flipping people over for startling her. ]

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[Gwendolyn does lift a hand in greeting - once she's certain the instructor can't see, of course - in acknowledgment.

Later on, as she inadvertently 'volunteers' to be Oswald's partner, Lenneth flies towards Terra, deciding to watch from a distance.]

"I suppose you would appreciate having someone watch your back in this class? Do keep a low volume, by the way - I can hear you fine without your calling attention to yourself."