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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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[Olivia heads towards his place, on time and even a bit early. Most of the time she spent trying to assure herself it'll be fine and she wouldn't embarrass herself. She's had to meet a lot of new people and strangers before, but usually she's with others. She focuses on the dancing aspect of this all so her mind doesn't wander and grow anxious.

When she sees him, she makes a little sound of surprise. The eyepatch... while it might have been scary to others, it actually reminds her of someone close to her. It takes her a few more seconds to greet him, though.] H, hello... is this room number seven?

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[Badou's out there soon enough, thankfully; he's gotten himself a new set of clothes (collared white shirt, blue jeans, nothing special) that he figures he should wear now, seeing as how he probably smells like cigarette smoke and hospital. He doesn't like being without a smoke, but the hospital's built up his resistance. For whoever this girl is, he'll keep his smokes tucked away for now. Nobody needs a burn.

When he sees her nearby, his mouth tips in a small smile, and he gives a wave before she approaches. She still seems a little timid, but she reminds him a lot of someone he knows, too--a little mute girl with wings, to be specific. He almost doesn't expect her to say anything.]

Sure is. [He extends a hand, smile still raised.] You're the girl I talked to on the phone, right? My name's Badou Nails.

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[Her body language is still awkward, but she's also trying to be polite. ] It's nice to meet you, Mr. Nails. [She doesn't say anything for a few seconds, then her face looks a bit panicked. She forgot to give hers! How careless of her She must look really rude now.] Oh, I'm sorry. My name is Olivia.

[She looks around, seeing there aren't many people around. That's actually a relief, and it puts her at ease just a little.] I'm glad you wanted to practice dancing. I really need to practice to get better.

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[Badou waited in silence for her own answer too. After that awkward silence, Badou opens his mouth to finally ask before she finally gives him her name. He closes his mouth, blinking, before smiling all over again and lowering his hand. Aw.] It's fine. Good meetin' you.

[He scopes out the lobby himself after her. Ah, she's looking around for an audience. Thankfully there isn't much of one around. With their eyes met again, he gives a nod, brows raised.]

Yeah, no problem. What's it for, if you don't mind me asking? Sounds like you've got some concert to put on.

Oh- And, uh, you wanna dance out here? [He gestures to the open area nearby the elevators. It looks like she might want to, though Badou might have to overcome his slight embarrassment; he's used to dancing in Daniella's room, where no one could see.]