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meme #004 | slow-dancing ( think outside the boxstep )

slow dancing

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FORMAL OR INFORMAL, WITH MUSIC OR WITHOUT, YOU COULD BE AT A GLAMOUROUS GALA WHILE A SINGER CROONS SOFTLY OR IN THE SILENCE OF YOUR OWN LIVING ROOM. WHEREVER YOU ARE, YOU HAVE THE URGE TO DANCE. DID YOU ASK YOUR PARTNER OR DID THEY ASK YOU? HAVE YOU GOT TWO LEFT FEET OR IS THE VIENNESE WALTZ YOUR JAM? IT COULD BE AWKWARD, IT COULD BE ROMANTIC. EITHER WAY IT'S CUTE AS HELL.

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[ The lights are akin to those in rave parties, and disco balls adorn the ceiling. Pop music blares from the front, but as Dave is unfamiliar with the modern way of dancing, he naturally looks for a partner to dance with.

Rose is just the unfortunate victim he happens to choose. ]

May I have this dance, dear sister?

[ He extends his hand, his lips curled in the usual smirk. ]

I'd rather gouge my eyes out with the shards of one of those disco balls.

[flatly. Rose knows that Dave is stuck somewhere in the 1940s when it comes to parties like this, but that doesn't mean she's going to go out there when she's already slightly self-conscious in a dress as she is now.

also she's fairly sure she's not going to know whatever dance he wants to pull, so fuck that.]

Ah, but Rosie --

[ He grabs her hand nevertheless, and gently tugs her to him. ]

It's not a party unless you have fun.

Then I guess it's not a party. [she digs her heels in a little, not quite ready to go quietly]

Has Lalonde been giving you lessons on how to be a creep? You're picking up on it wonderfully.

[ His expression mocks hurt, although when he speaks he's just a little bit serious. ]

Mister Lalonde's technique of scaring away ladies is something I wish never to learn.

[ A pause. ]

Rosie, you're far too dazzling to be a wallflower. Come on; just one dance couldn't hurt.

[she rolls her eyes a little at that. Rose puts as much stock in Dave's compliments as she does John's, but...]

Will it get you off my back for the rest of the night if I say yes?

[ His face lights up like a tree on Christmas day, and he bows. ]

You have my word, milady.

[jesus christ why does she always get dragged into this shit]

Fine. But you try and weasel anything else out of me and I'm drowning you in the punch bowl.

[ He chuckles and nods, pulling Rose closer to the dance floor. ]

I wouldn't dream of it.

Right, of course not. [she follows, casting a wary glance at the other people around her. god this was such a stupid idea, why did she even come? she hates shit like this.]

[ He sets his free hand just above Rose's waist; he doesn't care much for the people around them, and it's clear from the way he seems to only be concentrating on his sister. ~~What a creep.~~ ]

Have you ever danced the foxtrot?

[Rose's experience with dancing has been limited to the lindy step and Charleston moves the old ladies in her apartment complex used to show her. she shakes her head, but for once doesn't seem too concerned. she knows she's a fast learner.]

No, but I bet I can keep up anyway.

[ The statement brings a smile to his face, and he nods. ]

It's rather easy - I'm sure someone like you will learn with just a little time.

[ With that, he nods toward his shoulder. ] Hand here -- I'll guide you.

[she does as instructed, albeit a little hesitantly. Rose still isn't the greatest with physical contact, and this is no exception. she masks it with a smirk and some bluster.]

We'll see how long that lasts.

All right then.

Back, [ a step forward, ] back, [ another step forward, ] left, [ a slide to the left before his feet touch each other, ] back. [ a final step forward. ]

Have you gotten it so far?

[her eyes are on Dave's feet, watching the movements and matching them to the tempo of the song playing. maybe it was because she was a Time player, maybe it was natural, but Rose had never had any difficulty keeping the beat. now doesn't seem to be any exception]

Yeah, I've got it. Is that it, or are you going to go nuts on me now?

[ He simply grins, and turns his body to step forward twice. ]

It's a little longer than this, but not by much.

[ His feet meet together, before moving forward again, back, and then pivot to the side before meeting together again. ]

Can you do that much?

[there's a small pause before she executes the most, just long enough to make sure she's got it. she looks up at Dave, smirking a little]

I can do a lot more than that.

[ His grin turns into a sly smirk, and he returns to the beginning position. ]

Then perhaps we should show these ladies and gentlemen how to really dance.

[she can't help but grin]

Only if you can keep up, Harley.

I'll do more than that.

[ And he starts off, as the man starts off in the fox trot -- this time, though, instead of the pace he used as instruction and for a model, he's much faster, even for the normal dance's pace. ]

[and Rose tears off after him, eager to meet the challenge that the new dance and blistering pace presents her. she stumbles every now and then, new to the foxtrot as she is, but keeps going and really does quite admirably. she's doesn't say anything just yet, as she's too focused on the dance.]

[ He keeps her steady, so that when she stumbles she doesn't fall; he's aware of her feet, and does well to avoid them. Meanwhile, the couple storms past other couples, who in turn make way for them.

The current speed isn't quite satisfying yet, so when Rose seems to have gotten the hang of the pace, he moves faster -- just about as fast as he can go without using his space powers. ]

[she's more confident now, stumbling less and swirling across the dance floor in a mess of red fabric. the faster they go the more Rose enjoys herself (she's always had a weakness for speed) and at some point a genuine smile slips across her face for a moment.

how strange that at a moment when all eyes were probably on her she doesn't seem to notice at all.]

meme #004 | slow-dancing ( think outside the boxstep )

Rose Strider | Homestuck AU

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fhgjfkd way to be a bro there dave

dave means it in the most broest way possible.

i'm sure he does.

john knows he means no harm!

that's because nothing offends john ever

exactly! no one is hurt, everyone wins.

except rose. as usual.

aw rose it's ok. you can dance with him!

but she doesn't waaaaaant to

too bad 8)

waaaaaah

/pats and teaches foxtrot!

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shoooosh /pap

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