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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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[favored_four_eyes]

Well, I've never done it before. But I'd love to learn.

[goldcomplex]

[Hey this sounds a whole lot better than standing around and holding hands.] I know several types of classic and traditional dance. Do you have a preference?

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[tsuns]

So you can't high five but you can dance, huh?

[reactivate]

Do you mean dancing?

[favored_four_eyes]

Yup!

[reactivate]

Not really. I like learning new styles of dancing, though. What style do you prefer?

( voice )

[reactivate]

Oh is this... [Now she's even more embarrassed!!]

Well, um... yes. I'm sorry.

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Are you thinking of a particular dance style or any sort of dancing?

[favored_four_eyes]

Anything is good with me, I really just want to try something new for a change.

[goldcomplex]

A simple waltz or modern form of Regency should suffice, if those are familiar to you.

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[gingerzippo]

I'm pretty good at the electric slide.

[His attempt at a joke. She looks so uncomfortable. ):]

[reactivate]

We can do something basic I suppose.

Oh, umm... may I have your name? Mine is Olivia. [It seems she was so nervous before she forgot to mention that.]

[reactivate]

They don't, but I would truly like to learn them if you don't mind.

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[reactivate]

The what? I'm sorry, I haven't heard of that, but if it isn't too hard, I wouldn't mind trying to learn it.

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[gingerzippo]

[Mission Make the Poor Girl Smile: Failed. Nice work, Badou.]

Nah, I was messing around. I'm actually pretty bad at it. But, hey, I know how to do a few simple steps. A friend of mind liked to dance around a little when she was feeling down. That sound okay?

[favored_four_eyes]

The name's Mari and I look forward to learning with you!

[reactivate]

Mari. That's a nice name.

Is there a certain place and time you would like to practice?

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[reactivate]

I see. [Actually she's just going to that that topic go.]

Well, you don't need to be a good dancer to practice, right? I'm not that good myself, but I always strive to get better. Learning some basic steps builds into more complex steps.

[favored_four_eyes]

Well I'm free from now until the end of the world...but how does tomorrow afternoon sound? We can do it at my place if you want.

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[severaty]

You're better than you think, you know.

[Severa's face isn't as sour as usual but really- it'd be like kicking a puppy.]

I'll come and watch, if you don't mind. I don't think dancing's really for me.

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[reactivate]

That should be fine. Your place, do you mind me asking where it is?

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[reactivate]

I am? [Oh gosh if she only remembered you it would put her at ease.] So you've seen me dance? [She mutters to herself about how embarrassing that is.]

I think dancing can be for everyone. Maybe you just need to find the right style for you.

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[She assumes something is broken, but she'll reply with her voice.]

Are you alright? If you need help, please respond. There are plenty of people who are more than willing to help you.

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[fraternize]

...I don't mind dancing, but I'm afraid I'm only familiar with ballroom dancing.

[like waltzing, sometimes the polka, etc, etc; it's definitely a good way to fill the touching quota up - that's for sure. it's not really a way he minds, either, looking at neutral as he feels.]