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Felixir · 10-26-2019, 04:28 AM

SPOILER!!: Tina

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Originally Posted by MadMadamMalfoy

Tina returned the boy’s smile with a small one of her own. Kaiser, right. She’d heard the name in passing and remembered it was something with a K, but she never really bothered to memorize her classmates’ names. She preferred to reserve her brain space for facts and figures rather than the names of people she’d probably never see again after the end of the term. Anyway, at least if she had to take part in this idiotic dance class, she lucked out in the partner department. If nothing else, he wasn’t awkwardly shorter than her, and he was among the least obnoxious people in the room. “Thanks,” she replied. “Nice to meet you. I’m Tina.” See? She was trying to be sociable.

With the pleasantries out of the way, Tina turned her attention to Trent. While she had learned the waltz before, it had been nearly three years since she left Beauxbatons, so she was bound to be out of practice. She watched the demonstration closely, but she found the headmaster’s way of explaining the steps confusing. Six counts, yet only four directions of movement. That sounded like a recipe for disaster! Instead, she focused on the board, trying to commit the steps to memory. Her head jerked up at the sound of Professor Sissay’s voice, and she nearly breathed a sigh of relief. She was all for not clutching on to each other! Human contact, even from her closest friends, weirded her out.

Out of the corner of her eye, Tina saw Ilya, the first year she met on the carriage ride to school. If this had been anything besides dancing, she probably would’ve asked him to be her partner, but for these purposes, she thought he’d be better off with someone closer to his own age. She was several inches taller than him, and that would make it harder for him to lead her - and if she knew the customs of her former school half as well as she thought she did, Desmarais would probably not take kindly to a girl leading a boy in the dance. She didn’t want to set him up for trouble! Blink, blink. Uhhhh… was he okay? Why was he looking her way? And was she just seeing things or did his hair just turn GREEN?! She might talk to him later… or maybe not. She wasn’t good at handling people’s emotions.

For now, Tina turned her attention back to her partner. “Do you want to lead?” she asked, getting into position to begin the waltz. She had no idea if he knew how to waltz and was fully prepared to lead if he didn’t, but she’d let him decide. For all she knew, he might be the type who didn’t like being bossed around by a girl. Either way was fine with her.

Okay. Good. That was the whole partner thing sorted out, at least. Made things easier. Tina, he kept that in mind. Tina Dantes. Sure.

When Trent and Sissay set about teaching them the steps, Kaiser did his best to focus on them. It was all very well trying and failing at a dance on his own, but now that he had a partner, he didn't want to risk stepping on any toes. Literally. Common courtesy, you know? You just didn't step on someone's toes. Not usually, at least.

The dance didn't look too difficult, at least. Kaiser thought he might be able to manage it...

He gave the diagram one last lingering look, trying to commit it to memory. At this point he still hadn't noticed the lingering gaze of a first year Ravenclaw, at least... not until he turned back to Tina, just as she turned to look at him, and he just happened to catch a glimpse of the boy with a... brave choice in hair colour... staring right at him and looking none too pleased. Kaiser blinked, stared right back at him, before shrugging it off and turning his attention fully back to Tina.

Lead? Well, Kaiser was operating fully on the assumption that this was a first attempt at the dance for the both of them. "I will try," he said with a quick nod, also getting in position and raising his hands to rest them where they were supposed to rest. He decided to just try and not think too much about his weird relationship with physical touch, and directed his thoughts elsewhere. He broke into an apparently grin. "If I am terrible, you can lead instead."

Right, so... was she ready? "Okay..." That was the cue that Kaiser was about to start, and so he did, moving with the count. Awkwardly at first, because this was an entirely new sequence of movement, but Kaiser was at least coordinated enough to not get it entirely wrong straight away.

And already... a disaster nearby. Kaiser glanced over at the first years who were in their predicament (the natural habitat of first years, it seemed), and breathed a small sigh, before returning his focus to the steps.

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Anyway, at least if she had to take part in this idiotic dance class, she lucked out in the partner department. If nothing else, he wasn’t awkwardly shorter than her, and he was among the least obnoxious people in the room. “Thanks,” she replied. “Nice to meet you. I’m Tina.” See? She was trying to be sociable. With the pleasantries out of the way, Tina turned her attention to Trent. While she had learned the waltz before, it had been nearly three years since she left Beauxbatons, so she was bound to be out of practice. She watched the demonstration closely, but she found the headmaster’s way of explaining the steps confusing. Six counts, yet only four directions of movement. That sounded like a recipe for disaster! Instead, she focused on the board, trying to commit the steps to memory. Her head jerked up at the sound of Professor Sissay’s voice, and she nearly breathed a sigh of relief. She was all for not clutching on to each other! Human contact, even from her closest friends, weirded her out. Out of the corner of her eye, Tina saw Ilya, the first year she met on the carriage ride to school. If this had been anything besides dancing, she probably would’ve asked him to be her partner, but for these purposes, she thought he’d be better off with someone closer to his own age. She was several inches taller than him, and that would make it harder for him to lead her - and if she knew the customs of her former school half as well as she thought she did, Desmarais would probably not take kindly to a girl leading a boy in the dance. She didn’t want to set him up for trouble! Blink, blink. Uhhhh… was he okay? Why was he looking her way? And was she just seeing things or did his hair just turn GREEN?! She might talk to him later… or maybe not. She wasn’t good at handling people’s emotions. For now, Tina turned her attention back to her partner. “Do you want to lead?” she asked, getting into position to begin the waltz. She had no idea if he knew how to waltz and was fully prepared to lead if he didn’t, but she’d let him decide. For all she knew, he might be the type who didn’t like being bossed around by a girl. Either way was fine with her. Okay. Good. That was the whole partner thing sorted out, at least. Made things easier. Tina, he kept that in mind. Tina Dantes. Sure. When Trent and Sissay set about teaching them the steps, Kaiser did his best to focus on them. It was all very well trying and failing at a dance on his own, but now that he had a partner, he didn't want to risk stepping on any toes. Literally. Common courtesy, you know? You just didn't step on someone's toes. Not usually, at least. The dance didn't look too difficult, at least. Kaiser thought he might be able to manage it... He gave the diagram one last lingering look, trying to commit it to memory. At this point he still hadn't noticed the lingering gaze of a first year Ravenclaw, at least... not until he turned back to Tina, just as she turned to look at him, and he just happened to catch a glimpse of the boy with a... brave choice in hair colour... staring right at him and looking none too pleased. Kaiser blinked, stared right back at him, before shrugging it off and turning his attention fully back to Tina. Lead? Well, Kaiser was operating fully on the assumption that this was a first attempt at the dance for the both of them. "I will try," he said with a quick nod, also getting in position and raising his hands to rest them where they were supposed to rest. He decided to just try and not think too much about his weird relationship with physical touch, and directed his thoughts elsewhere. He broke into an apparently grin. "If I am terrible, you can lead instead." Right, so... was she ready? "Okay..." That was the cue that Kaiser was about to start, and so he did, moving with the count. Awkwardly at first, because this was an entirely new sequence of movement, but Kaiser was at least coordinated enough to not get it entirely wrong straight away. And already... a disaster nearby. Kaiser glanced over at the first years who were in their predicament (the natural habitat of first years, it seemed), and breathed a small sigh, before returning his focus to the steps. __________________ Days of Potter 2023:___________________________ Which Bertie Botts Flavour Are You? You are Chocolate!