[ she's a little taken aback... but it's fine. Maybe it's a good idea - it'll help get her mind off of the trial. After a moment of surprise, she shrugs, a bit shyly. ]
Well, okay... If you're sure. I'll try not to step on your toes.
Oh, they're awful. My two best friends are boys, and they're hopeless. One of them's just got meat for brains, and the other's a sweetheart, but he can't read the mood one bit.
[ hmmm. she tries not to get embarrassed about this, even though mentioning Shulk makes her think about him. Why isn't he suave like this?! Regardless, Fiora follows suit, hesitantly putting her other hand on his shoulder. ]
[ they probably have some kind of super embarrassing folk dance. either way, definitely not waltzing. But Fiora follows his instructions well enough - she's a quick learner, and coordinated on top of that. ]
Hehe. I'm good at learning physical stuff like this. If it wasn't for my big brother, I might have ended up being a soldier.
[ obviously, that is further off the table than it's ever been, but! her tone is light regardless. ]
He got hurt in a big battle a few years back, so I had to take care of him while he was recovering. Honestly, though, I'd rather be cooking than fighting, so that's fine with me.
Oh - that's kind of you to look after him. I'm sure that he was very fortunate to have you.
[dancey dancey!!]
Though if I may... you said that you were human before, correct? It may not be a very fun topic so we can avoid it if you'd like - but I was wondering how you came to possess this form.
[ dunban you owe her for LIFE. Anyway, remember that light tone? It starts to evaporate very fast when he asks that question. Fiora glances away, looking awkward, even as she continues to keep up the steps. ]
... Well... [ she hesitates. ] Um, basically, I got hurt really badly. But it's... complicated. It's no fun at all, trust me. You'd just feel sorry for me.
but he only gives her hand a gentle squeeze as his expression turns a bit fond, and apologetic]
... it's not in my nature to feel pity for others.
I won't force you to talk about if you don't want to, and I apologize if I brought up something painful - but if you ever want to have someone carry the weight with you, I'm more than willing to listen. Even if it might not be fun or easy.
[ he really is nice. That's all the more reason she doesn't really want to talk about it. ]
No, it's okay. You don't have to apologize. [ Fiora shakes her head. ] ... I'm enjoying being treated normally by you, you know? Maybe it's selfish of me, but I don't want to say something that would change that.
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[ she looks sheepish. ]
Promise not to laugh.
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[though...]
Would you care to try now? I'd been thinking I'd like to practice the steps I learned at the party.
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[ she's a little taken aback... but it's fine. Maybe it's a good idea - it'll help get her mind off of the trial. After a moment of surprise, she shrugs, a bit shyly. ]
Well, okay... If you're sure. I'll try not to step on your toes.
[ she's heavy and has permanent heels now... ]
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Mm, I'm sure.
I'll be in your care just as much as you're in mine - if you don't mind me leading.
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[ she takes his hand! hers is cold and hard - but he said he wouldn't tease her. ]
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Really? What a compliment.
I don't know many other boys my age - but I'd hope they know how to treat ladies well.
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[ hmmm. she tries not to get embarrassed about this, even though mentioning Shulk makes her think about him. Why isn't he suave like this?! Regardless, Fiora follows suit, hesitantly putting her other hand on his shoulder. ]
Er... Like this?
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anyway soo-won's going to manage a smile at that, neat and encouraging - ]
Now if you could move your right foot back, and then follow my steps after that. We can start slow.
[though he will then try to guide her through a basic waltz based on how he'd seen others dancing!]
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This isn't much like the dancing I'm used to!
[ they probably have some kind of super embarrassing folk dance. either way, definitely not waltzing. But Fiora follows his instructions well enough - she's a quick learner, and coordinated on top of that. ]
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I felt the same - but it looked fun! So I wanted to learn it.
You're keeping up well.
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[ obviously, that is further off the table than it's ever been, but! her tone is light regardless. ]
He got hurt in a big battle a few years back, so I had to take care of him while he was recovering. Honestly, though, I'd rather be cooking than fighting, so that's fine with me.
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[dancey dancey!!]
Though if I may... you said that you were human before, correct? It may not be a very fun topic so we can avoid it if you'd like - but I was wondering how you came to possess this form.
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[ dunban you owe her for LIFE. Anyway, remember that light tone? It starts to evaporate very fast when he asks that question. Fiora glances away, looking awkward, even as she continues to keep up the steps. ]
... Well... [ she hesitates. ] Um, basically, I got hurt really badly. But it's... complicated. It's no fun at all, trust me. You'd just feel sorry for me.
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but he only gives her hand a gentle squeeze as his expression turns a bit fond, and apologetic]
... it's not in my nature to feel pity for others.
I won't force you to talk about if you don't want to, and I apologize if I brought up something painful - but if you ever want to have someone carry the weight with you, I'm more than willing to listen. Even if it might not be fun or easy.
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No, it's okay. You don't have to apologize. [ Fiora shakes her head. ] ... I'm enjoying being treated normally by you, you know? Maybe it's selfish of me, but I don't want to say something that would change that.
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Nothing could ever change that.
You're Fiora, and that person is the sum of all that's happened to you and I'd like to know it all -
But if what you desire from me is normalcy, I'm still happy to give it.
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Oh, knock it off, I'll get embarrassed. [ but it's obvious that she's touched by the sentiment. ] Now you're starting to sound like him.