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[Olivia is looking very uncomfortable on the screen, not even making eye contact with it. She looks like she wants to say something, but she doesn't. It takes a few more seconds for her to start speaking.]

I, I was wondering if... [Oh no it's too much. Think of all the people that are watching her! She ends up covering the camera, so only her voice can be heard now.] I'm sorry, but I was wondering if anyone here likes to dance? I'm not very good, but maybe practicing together will help with the, umm... touching we have to do.

[There's an awkward pause before she speaks again, and it's much faster.] I have something to do I should go now!

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Oh, sorry, I don't have music, but would it still be alright to practice together?

I was hoping to get in contact with someone who knew the Shepherds to apologize.

[She's actually quiet happy to hear that and it relaxes her a bit.] That's very true, and I'll be more than willing to help you. Did you have any free time today? Or would you like to practice on another day?

[Oh so enthusiastic! It makes her laugh a little.]

That's good to hear. Do you like watching or doing it yourself?

What? You don't know what dancing is?

Learning new types of dance styles is something I like to do. Maybe we can teach each other something.

Well, it's worth a try. [ This is going to be horrible. ] Where were you thinking?

Yeah, no problem! We could try one of the common rooms. They've gotta have something in there.

I could come over to you, if that's easier.

Yes, I'm sure. [ He also calmed down quite a lot--COOL COMPOSURE, he has to portray that. ]

I initially wanted to say I like dancing, but it looks like technology got the best of me. [ No, Inigo, you just fumbled around too much and tripped. ]

I think a lobby would be a better place. [But oh people would be watching... that's embarrassing. Yet so is a man, a stranger, coming to her place. These are the tough decisions in life for her.]

I... what about your place?

Oh, that's good to hear someone else likes dancing here. [Bonding over dancing puts her at ease a bit.]

Do you do it for fun or are you a dancer?

Well, I've learned a few dances from villages I've visited -- mostly ones around Ferox -- if those are fine with you.

"Of course! Who doesn't like dancing?"

[The answer of course are people who are against laughter, joy, fun, puppies and kittens. Thus, people that M'gann has no interest in associating with.

She keeps her reply to voice for now, after seeing that broadcast. It also means she can switch freely between forms without worrying too much; at the moment her skin settles on Caucasian, and she switches into her favorite cheer leading outfit from Hello, Megan!]

"Actually I'm really goo-"

[Scratch that. She remembers some of her less then stellar practices.]

"I'm pretty good at cheer leading! Does that sound like something interesting? That and dancing has a bit in common."

Both!

I can't really call myself a dancer, but it is a dream of mine. [ To follow in mom's footsteps. Kind of. Just hearing her voice is a little heartbreaking... ] Can't say most people would appreciate a male dancer.

I do enjoy dancing though. [ It is something he genuinely loves to do. ]

Lobby or my place is fine by me. [Lucky for her, he's fanned out the cigarette smoke-smell from his apartment recently.] I'm on the fourth floor of the first building, room number seven.

Yeah, totally! I, uh. I sort of know how to salsa? [ She's not teaching you to pop lock and drop it. ]

[Waver considers not replying at all, but curiosity gets the better of him in the end. And so the voice that responds is shy, hesitant, and only slightly embarrassed.]

What sort of dancing?

Alright. Are you free now? Or would another time be better?

A dream? Hopefully you'll reach it. [Her voice becomes a bit sadder after hearing the second part.] If they can't appreciate it, it's their loss. I'm sure they'd be missing out on a great performance.

I do too, especially if it brings others happiness. Did you want to practice together, maybe?

Did you want to try practicing together? My name is Olivia, by the way, what's yours?

Oh? I'd love to learn that dance. Is it a more formal dance?

[The whole situation is a bit awkward to begin with but Artemis is far more concerned with getting this whole touching thing out of the way for a bit. He still doesn't quite believe it's real, but this is a convenient way to test some theories he's got. He might be more focused in gauging his physical state rather than, you know, ensuring the lady is enjoying her dance. He'll learn someday.

He approaches her and clears his throat as an introduction.] You're the one looking for a dance, correct?

Dancing isn't for everyone, but watching it seems to make most people happy. [She lets out a gentle laugh.]

Cheerleading? Is that a type of dancing?

Um, well... I know a few kinds. Some more formal, some just made for a single person, some for more than one...

I have a bit of experience at formal dancing, but not much, admittedly.

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