[somehow, his expression doesn't change—but it does soften. it's hard to know what he's thinking.
he walks silently up the stairs with Anya in tow, walking just ahead, but being careful not to go too quickly—a proper escort. it's not until they're in the music room, and he's closed the door, that he finally asks:]
[she'll walk along with him then, until they get to the music room and she automatically finds herself wandering in further - up until he asks and then she
she looks like 2% distrustful, which is about as distrustful as anya gets, but it's mostly because she's wondering if he's really dropping the topic that easily]
I'm rusty, so I'd appreciate your guidance in picking up the art again, nya.
[taking her hand, he tugs her gently into the starting position for a waltz, other hand on her shoulder, letting anya take the lead's grip, with him taking the follow's. it's whatever.]
[it's just dancing, so who cares about her hand on his waist, or anything like that. or how good she smells or how fluffy her hair is. it doesn't really matter. she's so annoying sometimes. she digs her heels in and won't be kinder to herself, and--]
[she doesn't feel comfortable accepting the title even in just - but then she'll pause for a moment, like she's trying to think of something. then she'll hum the opening notes of a song to set a tempo before she steps forward, beginning their dance]
[what a nice song. she really did have a nice voice.....
and because this is a magical cursed house full of animes we can imagine it's playing in the bg and it's not just the two of them silently shuffling in step!!
asch is, as he accurately noted, rusty—but by no means a slouch. he's clearly practiced in his movements, as with each step, his ability curves upwards.]
Well, you're doing a good job of it right now, nya.
[he learns quickly... she's a little impressed, but just seems very happy with this. he's from a noble family, isn't he? so this is what it's like to dance with someone so distinguished]
Ты тоже. Same to you - you are learning very well.
[she tilts her head at that, a little confused before she hums thoughtfully]
Own history...?
... Семья. I think of family. Mama, Papa, Grandma, Grandpa, all in Russia. [and immediately, her expression melts into something fond and nostalgic] A very warm home, with good food, and good laughter.
Papa would show me the stars, Mama would help cook, and Grandma and Grandpa would play a music box for Anya. Теплый. Sweet and kind. For ten years, all of us together.
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she perks up when the hand is offered out to her and she automatically takes it, expression brightening]
Вот! I am coming with you.
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he walks silently up the stairs with Anya in tow, walking just ahead, but being careful not to go too quickly—a proper escort. it's not until they're in the music room, and he's closed the door, that he finally asks:]
Are you okay, nya.
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turns to him, gently confused]
Mm? Me? Да... Yes, I feel fine.
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Then what was the hesitation when I said you were hard to forget.
[there was probably a nicer way to ask that asch?]
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she looks a little surprised then, as if she'd already forgotten it.
but then she tries to keep her face into a smile]
.... something Jin Ling said to me before - that is all.
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he
really doesn't know a lot about anya's life.
which is suddenly a problem that he's interested in fixing.]
...I hope it was in a positive context, nya.
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haha
she blinks a few times before she just shakes her head]
... Нет. No. But - it is okay.
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Tch.
Whatever he said, it was stupid, nya.
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because she actually puffs up a little - her ears twitching in agitation as the fur on her tail seems to stand a little]
.... do not say that about him, please.
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he puffs himself, tail thrashing once back and forth.]
Why do you keep defending people who insult you, nya?!
You deserve better than that, nya!
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[and for that, she's very certain.]
He is kind, too. Even if someone is mean once, or by accident, does not mean they are bad.
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hm.
asch closes his eyes, and inhales slowly.
as he exhales, a controlled, steady breath, his fur settles back down, slowly.
has he been working on this?]
Anya-nya.
You told me you dance, nya.
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topic jump.
she looks like 2% distrustful, which is about as distrustful as anya gets, but it's mostly because she's wondering if he's really dropping the topic that easily]
.... Mm. I do.
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What about ballroom dancing, nya.
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she nods!]
Mm. Danced with Horikawa a little, at the beginning.
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[it's curt, and not suave in the slightest. but he does gently extend a hand to her, even if his expression is deeply unreadable.
finally, unable to hold it back any longer:]
Nya.
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okay she can't help it, she giggles a bit even though her hand will immediately fall to rest on his]
... okay. Nya.
[she'll take on the speech tick too????]
Случай? For what reason?
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I'm rusty, so I'd appreciate your guidance in picking up the art again, nya.
[taking her hand, he tugs her gently into the starting position for a waltz, other hand on her shoulder, letting anya take the lead's grip, with him taking the follow's. it's whatever.]
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Oh? You want Anya to lead, nya?
[she wasn't really teasing
she's seriously going to try to keep this up with him]
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[it's just dancing, so who cares about her hand on his waist, or anything like that. or how good she smells or how fluffy her hair is. it doesn't really matter. she's so annoying sometimes. she digs her heels in and won't be kinder to herself, and--]
Whenever you're ready, leader, nya.
[that's a tease, though.]
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Ah - Anya is no leader, but good dancer, nya.
[she doesn't feel comfortable accepting the title even in just - but then she'll pause for a moment, like she's trying to think of something. then she'll hum the opening notes of a song to set a tempo before she steps forward, beginning their dance]
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and because this is a magical cursed house full of animes we can imagine it's playing in the bg and it's not just the two of them silently shuffling in step!!
asch is, as he accurately noted, rusty—but by no means a slouch. he's clearly practiced in his movements, as with each step, his ability curves upwards.]
Well, you're doing a good job of it right now, nya.
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Ты тоже. Same to you - you are learning very well.
[bravo, asch!!]
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[dark humor! but he seems good natured about it.]
Tell me about yourself, Anya-nya. You never told me about your own history, nya.
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Own history...?
... Семья. I think of family. Mama, Papa, Grandma, Grandpa, all in Russia. [and immediately, her expression melts into something fond and nostalgic] A very warm home, with good food, and good laughter.
Papa would show me the stars, Mama would help cook, and Grandma and Grandpa would play a music box for Anya. Теплый. Sweet and kind. For ten years, all of us together.
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