I will teach you, but you must pay close attention.
[ Which is to say, don't ever imply that he wouldn't lead anything properly. He raises their hands, resting his other hand loosely on Yusuke's waist as they quickly make their way to where the other partners are dancing.
But not too close, because he wants to make sure they have enough room for Yusuke to properly practice. ]
Stand up straight, with your head held high. Posture is just as important as footwork.
[ He's pretty sure(?) that being someone's vassal doesn't make Percival his teacher too, but he's doing a good job so far.
And besides, Yusuke usually carries himself with some measure of grace anyway, squaring his shoulders upright, chin lofted slightly—so that isn't really the issue. But he's never worked this closely with someone who wasn't part of his team; finding rhythm together would be its own challenge. The music starts to kick up its beat, and he nods, peering past Percival at another couple, copying them as he rests his hand on his shoulder. ]
I believe so.
[ In fact, he takes the first step—a half-beat too early, stepping on Percy's toes. ]
[ He winces and hisses, but surprisingly avoids the urge to scold Yusuke just yet. He did offer to teach him after all, and Yusuke was very forthcoming about his lack of dancing experience. ]
No. Follow my lead. Let us try that again. I will take the first step, and you will follow. We must take care not to bump into anyone else, as well.
[ Finally, he takes the first step backwards, lightly pulling on Yusuke's hand and guiding him to do the same. ]
[ Wow... what a good sensei.... Actually, mentors that don't suck tend to be in sort of short supply, and he can't take proper instruction for granted; he responds with a nod, and a slightly more tentative step forward to match Percival's, watching his feet and trusting him to handle the steering. ]
All right...
[ The next few steps go more smoothly, and the only person he's in danger of bumping into is Percival. Now that he's fairly confident he won't trip over his ankles— ]
I didn't know that knights had a talent for these things.
It's not typically a part of a knight's education, no.
[ If that were the case, people like Vane would have much better manners. Alas.
He keeps his steps predictable and simple, first keeping to making a "box". They can do more complicated stuff from there, but first, he increases the pace to match the music better. ]
I'm not simply a knight, but a prince, too. My older brother, Aglovale, is the current ruler of the land of Wales.
[ A swordsman that isn't armed with something other—poetry, dance, art—sounds imbalanced anyway. So Percival's better off, he thinks, though the reason is a bit surprising. He glances up with a quick blink. ]
Royalty?
[ He seems a little too... ill-tempered for it. But maybe that was just under the threat of death by meteor? He follows the steps, grip a little less tight along his shoulder as he falls into step more easily. ]
Then you must be rather used to these affairs. [ Too luxurious for his blood, but it does scream fantasy kingdom party. Everything's going pretty smoothly, but when he nearly clips his shoe, he has to tack on a bit wryly: ] And to better partners.
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yusuke - dec 2017
I will teach you, but you must pay close attention.
[ Which is to say, don't ever imply that he wouldn't lead anything properly. He raises their hands, resting his other hand loosely on Yusuke's waist as they quickly make their way to where the other partners are dancing.
But not too close, because he wants to make sure they have enough room for Yusuke to properly practice. ]
Stand up straight, with your head held high. Posture is just as important as footwork.
[ He waits for a moment. ]
Are you ready?
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And besides, Yusuke usually carries himself with some measure of grace anyway, squaring his shoulders upright, chin lofted slightly—so that isn't really the issue. But he's never worked this closely with someone who wasn't part of his team; finding rhythm together would be its own challenge. The music starts to kick up its beat, and he nods, peering past Percival at another couple, copying them as he rests his hand on his shoulder. ]
I believe so.
[ In fact, he takes the first step—a half-beat too early, stepping on Percy's toes. ]
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No. Follow my lead. Let us try that again. I will take the first step, and you will follow. We must take care not to bump into anyone else, as well.
[ Finally, he takes the first step backwards, lightly pulling on Yusuke's hand and guiding him to do the same. ]
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All right...
[ The next few steps go more smoothly, and the only person he's in danger of bumping into is Percival. Now that he's fairly confident he won't trip over his ankles— ]
I didn't know that knights had a talent for these things.
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[ If that were the case, people like Vane would have much better manners. Alas.
He keeps his steps predictable and simple, first keeping to making a "box". They can do more complicated stuff from there, but first, he increases the pace to match the music better. ]
I'm not simply a knight, but a prince, too. My older brother, Aglovale, is the current ruler of the land of Wales.
So, you're in luck.
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Royalty?
[ He seems a little too... ill-tempered for it. But maybe that was just under the threat of death by meteor? He follows the steps, grip a little less tight along his shoulder as he falls into step more easily. ]
Then you must be rather used to these affairs. [ Too luxurious for his blood, but it does scream fantasy kingdom party. Everything's going pretty smoothly, but when he nearly clips his shoe, he has to tack on a bit wryly: ] And to better partners.
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[ He inhales sharply at the misstep, especially now that the music is speeding up. ]
We'll make a proper dancer out of you yet. This time, when I raise your arm, get ready for a spin.