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Aleksandra Miroslav 
So far, not so bad. He had yet to step on her toes, though that had mostly been on account that she was used to dancing with Nikolai. Had known that she would have to be light on her feet to make sure that she was one step ahead of him, but not too many steps as he was technically leading. Yea, sometimes this method didn't work, at the moment it was. A small grin found its way to her lips at the remembrance of their first dance, mostly the pain she had suffered. "Thanks to a fev packs of ice and some potions," a hellish dance that had been. Decidedly her worst. "I can viggle them and everything."
The breath he released had her internally quirk up a curious eyebrow. What was that for. Hmm. Her expression held a faint hint of her curiosity, but she otherwise remained quiet. If he wanted to tell her what was causing him to let out short breaths that way then he would. Now...or latter. Or never. She wasn't too bothered with it.
It was more than good. Great really. One of the few things she had been dreaming about for years. Even though her parents were paying for it, this was the first step to separating herself from them. She lightly squeezed his hand back, knowing that he really was happy for her. Which made her even more excited about her post-graduation plans. Sandra lightly shrugged one shoulder at his inquiry. "I have a fev places in mind. Plan on checking them out once ve graduate." Her planning had officially begun a little over a year ago, and it wasn't until then that she realized just how difficult it was, buying a small estate. "Any suggestions?" Nikolai loved cold weather just as much as she did. Maybe he had a place in mind that she hadn't thought of. "Its my passion," she replied lightly with a small smirk. It only made sense to follow her passion, right? Right.
When the conversation turned to him, she listened attentively. Knowing that, unlike her, he didn't have any concrete plans. "Of course," it wasn't surprising at all that he wanted to travel. It was something he loved to do, and she would have been surprised if he didn't do any traveling. "You should visit my nev place during your travels." Because she knew any of the places he would be traveling to, wouldn't be the same as the ones she would be visiting. He was more of a nature lover than she was. Not to mention she just wanted him to see her new place when it was furnished.
"You don't have to knov vhat you vant to do after traveling." She shook her head a bit, considering him and his words for a brief moment. "Ve're young, and have the rest of our lives to decide vhat ve vant to do after our travels. More than enough time." Or something like that. Her life was a bit more complicated than that, but she wasn't talking about her like, she was talking about his. "You should do something you love though. Something dealing vith the outdoors maybe?" She didn't really know many careers that had to deal with the outdoors and paid well, but if he was asking for help in research, she would help.
Nikolai was doing good! He had yet to step on Sandra's feet. He was feeling over-confident again, and deciding it was not a good idea to twirl her, he didn't. He was not going to be the reason her night was ruined with a trip to the Healer and a concussion. Slow and steady and they would both be fine. Besides, Sandra had yet to complain about not being twirled and he was sure someone else would if she asked them. A sheepish grin found it's way on his face as she explained how she got her feeling back in her toes.
"Yeah, sorry about that." He was sure she was going to hex him that day.
"I can't believe you still danced with me after that."
He would not have.
If it were anyone but Sandra they might have questioned him. Danika would have for sure. Maybe Sandra would tell her later on, but by that time, they would all be on the boat going back home. But, he wouldn't be bothered with it. No one went near him while on the water.
He couldn't help but grin at her obvious excitement. And having a few places in mind.. He supposed having a few options was better than having none at all. True, he wanted to leave the comforts of his parents home, the problem was just trying to figure out where to go. He shrugged when she asked him for suggestions.
"I still live in Bulgaria." he said jokingly before a wink could be seen from under his mask.
"Have you thought about London? Lots of opportunities there." Or so he heard. Hehe, he knew how much she loved Potion's. It was a surprise she didn't have a cauldron on her right then.. but then again, it would clash with her dress.
"And you will be great."
It probably would have been a surprise if he had told her he was not going to travel. But, having been talking about that for as long as he could remember, everyone already knew that about him. Hehe, and then the offer he was waiting for. He didn't
think she would have minded him just stopping by, but showing up uninvited.. not really his thing.
"Of course I will visit." And in reality, he would have been hurt if she did not invite him.
"You know, if you need any help.." he trailed off, not feeling the need to finish; Sandra knew she could always ask him for his help.
Sandra was right, of course. He didn't have to know what he planned on doing. But, with people constantly asking him what his plans were, he felt that he should know. Telling them he was going to travel was not a good enough answer for most people.. like his parents.
"You're right." And even though she probably knew she was, he decided to tell her anyway. He did have the rest of his life to decide. Besides, he could find a new passion while traveling. Like when people visit Italy. They always seem to come back with a passion for cooking. He had thought about doing something dealing with nature, but it was hard to pick. Although, one thing did strike his interest.
"I've been thinking about wandmaking a lot."