RO/AA/NM: Ancestral Dance

-- CURRENT abysmalAirspace [CAA] stalks off to find the Vagabond in the midst of the celebration. Her expression is carefully neutral. --
-- CURRENT nervyMoxie [CNM] is hanging around the fire, jabbering and joking with some of the merry trolls and is standing... quite close to the Vagabond! --
-- CURRENT abysmalAirspace [CAA] stops a few paces away. Her expression goes flat as she sees them together. --
-- CURRENT abysmalAirspace [CAA] mutters to herself: --
CAA: <\ ... no need to tell him he's wanted. />
-- CURRENT ragamuffinOutlook [CRO] has some bit of meat stuck to the end of his danger, and is cooking it in the fire. He pulls it out and offers it to Riskshot, still on the blade --
-- CURRENT nervyMoxie [CNM] laughs and takes a nibble out of the proffered meat, pulling off a piece. --
-- CURRENT abysmalAirspace [CAA] watches, her face burning green despite her stoic expression. Her hands ball into fists at her sides. --
-- CURRENT ragamuffinOutlook [CRO] grins widely and takes out his own bite, and licks the blade clean with an eye on Riskshot --
-- CURRENT nervyMoxie [CNM] leans forward, her tone teasing. --
CNM: Enj☼ying the view, Vagab☼nd?
-- CURRENT ragamuffinOutlook [CRO] smiles lopsidedly --
CRO: firelight does a troll good
-- CURRENT abysmalAirspace [CAA] shoots a glare at one of the men as they sidle up to her, teasing her about her green face. She stalks up to the fire and grabs a hunk of meat by the bone, tearing it off. --
CNM: That it d☼es! Especially ☼n such a c☼ld, chilly night such as this...
CNM: Perhaps the Vagab☼nd c☼uld ☼ffer a p☼☼r Pilferer help in keeping herself warm.
-- CURRENT abysmalAirspace [CAA] overhears that with her sharp ears, and closes her eyes, turning away from the fire. She goes to sit nearby, unable to tear her ears from the conversation. --
-- CURRENT ragamuffinOutlook [CRO] says in a mocking tone... --
CRO: whatever my lady wishes
-- CURRENT abysmalAirspace [CAA] winces, biting at her lip. --
CNM: Y☼u are t☼☼ kind, Vagab☼nd!
CNM: Be careful with y☼ur w☼rds, least y☼u make this lady sw☼☼n!
-- CURRENT abysmalAirspace [CAA] stares into the fire, trying to contain her anger and her grief behind a neutral expression. She tears into her meat, chewing with all the viciousness she wishes she could visit upon the Vagabond. --
CRO: now wouldnt that be a serious tragedy?
-- CURRENT ragamuffinOutlook's [CRO'S] tries to make a concerned frown, but a warm grin escapes --
-- CURRENT nervyMoxie [CNM] playfully slaps his arm. --
CNM: Y☼u jest at my pain, Vagab☼nd!
CNM: H☼w cruel!
CNM: Perhaps I w☼uld rather spend the night myself, then.
CRO: well, a vagabond would do whatever he wants
CRO: ...with whoever he pleases
-- CURRENT abysmalAirspace [CAA] growls quietly. The nerve that rustblood has... --
CNM: As d☼ I, Vagab☼nd! I can be just as mean as y☼u, my dear merrytr☼ll!
-- CURRENT nervyMoxie [CNM] starts to scoot off, no doubt to join the dancing around the fire. --
-- CURRENT ragamuffinOutlook [CRO] actual concern appears on his face as she moves away from him. He looks away --
CRO: of course he hasnt answer that last part yet
CRO: with whoever he pleases
-- CURRENT ragamuffinOutlook [CRO] pauses --
CRO: does he please you?
-- CURRENT nervyMoxie [CNM] grins and grabs his hand. --
CNM: I was ☼nly speakin' in jest, Vagab☼nd!
CNM: Y☼u are much t☼☼ seri☼us!
-- CURRENT abysmalAirspace [CAA] looks away, muttering to herself, --
CAA: <\ Not only he. />
CNM: Why n☼t have a dance with the lady t☼ lighten up?
-- CURRENT ragamuffinOutlook [CRO] looks up to her and laughs. He takes her hand, getting up onto his feet --
CRO: a vagabond hadnt realised he was being that serious if a troll says so
CNM: And that, dear Vagab☼nd, is why y☼u have me t☼ help y☼u.
-- CURRENT nervyMoxie [CNM] pulls him toward where the other trolls are dancing. --
-- CURRENT abysmalAirspace [CAA] tosses her meatless bone into the fire, glaring at the flames. She picks herself up and heads towards the dancing, telling herself she's doing it to have some fun. --
-- CURRENT ragamuffinOutlook [CRO] is pulled along, then puts his other hand on her --
CRO: and a vagabond would be lost with a pilferer
CRO: how does this dance go again?
CNM: F☼ll☼w my steps, Vagab☼nd. I will sh☼w y☼u h☼w it g☼es!
-- CURRENT nervyMoxie [CNM] entwines her arm in his and gracefully leads him around in a circular movement, almost prancing. --
-- CURRENT abysmalAirspace [CAA] grabs one of her brothers and begins dancing with him. She's almost able to forget about the Vagabond and Riskshot as she dances, though her face remains neutral. --
-- CURRENT ragamuffinOutlook [CRO] follows along, not quite as gracefully but trying damn it, and succeeding. Until he stumbles and trips --
-- CURRENT nervyMoxie [CNM] stumbles with him whoops!! But she doesn't mind as she straightens up, laughing, and pulling him back to his feet. --
CNM: Perhaps we shall call the Vagab☼nd Ragfeet!
-- CURRENT abysmalAirspace [CAA] and her partner very well -almost- run into the two of them, and it's only a strategic dip on her part which saves them from making the dance a pileup. --
-- CURRENT ragamuffinOutlook [CRO] for a moment is in her arms as he's pulled up, and lingers there for a moment --
CRO: well excuse a ragfeets lack of depth perception
-- CURRENT abysmalAirspace [CAA] blushes as she sees it out of the corner of an eye. She leads her partner away from the two of them with talented dance moves. --
-- CURRENT nervyMoxie [CNM] gives him a quick peck on his head. --
CNM: Perhaps, if the Vagab☼nd feels up f☼r finishin' this dance!
-- CURRENT ragamuffinOutlook's [CRO'S] can't help but smile like an idiot after getting kissed. He takes up one of Riskshots hands and holds it up high --
CRO: he can think of nothing else
-- CURRENT abysmalAirspace [CAA] doesn't answer her partner as he asks about her green face. --
-- CURRENT nervyMoxie [CNM] dances slower now, for Vagabond's ease. --
-- CURRENT abysmalAirspace [CAA] dances with her partner, trying to forget about Riskshot. And failing. --
-- CURRENT ragamuffinOutlook [CRO] takes it in his stride now, the slower pace letting him gaze into her eyes, rather than watch his feet --
-- CURRENT nervyMoxie [CNM] enjoys the moment, gazing back at him with a smile... --
-- CURRENT nervyMoxie [CNM] Suddenly there is a flurry of movement as the merrytrolls around them switch partners! --
-- CURRENT abysmalAirspace [CAA] finds herself face-to-face with the Vagabond. She smiles, and it's completely vacant of mirth or pity. --
-- CURRENT ragamuffinOutlook [CRO] stops and looks at her, unsure what to do next --
-- CURRENT nervyMoxie [CNM] meanwhile dances along with Stinkear. Yippee! --
-- CURRENT abysmalAirspace [CAA] grabs Vagabond by the hand and the shoulder, and leads him on a merry dance full of complicated moves and fast steps. --
-- CURRENT ragamuffinOutlook [CRO] doesn't so much dance as he is pulled along, dodging the sweeps of the Sentinel's legs and concentrating on staying on his feel. His face for now is one of pure concentration --
-- CURRENT abysmalAirspace [CAA] dips him, twirls him, and does all sorts of terrible dancey things to him. All in the name of fun. Of course. --
-- CURRENT ragamuffinOutlook [CRO] barely has time register the intent of the intense dancing as he's taken this way and that. He spares just a moment to turn his head and see if Riskshot in watching this absymal performance --
-- CURRENT nervyMoxie [CNM] unfortunately has her back turned to him at that moment, exchanging playful jabs at the giant troll she's dancing with. --
-- CURRENT abysmalAirspace [CAA] keeps the Vagabond on his toes right up until it's time to switch partners. She doesn't even say a word to him. --
-- CURRENT ragamuffinOutlook [CRO] is actually relieved she isn't seeing him mess up so much while everyone else dancing wonderfully. He gives the Sentinel an inquiring look, which quickly turns into a glare. He waves off another partner and goes to sit on the sidelines, stumbling due to dizziness --
-- CURRENT abysmalAirspace [CAA] smirks at the Vagabond as he glares. --
-- CURRENT nervyMoxie [CNM] changes partners, spinning right into... the Sentinel! What a surprise. --
-- CURRENT abysmalAirspace's [CAA'S] smirk quickly turns softer as she catches Riskshot. --
CAA: <\ My lady! />
CNM: Please, d☼n't call me that. I am far fr☼m a lady!
-- CURRENT abysmalAirspace [CAA] shakes her head, placing her hand on Riskshot's shoulder and taking her hand in hers. --
CAA: <\ You certainly are! />
-- CURRENT nervyMoxie [CNM] leads the dance, picking up the pace. --
CAA: <\ The finest I know. />
-- CURRENT abysmalAirspace [CAA] can keep up easily - she's a good dancer. --
CNM: Surely y☼u jest, Sentinel! I am a b☼☼r c☼mpared t☼ the fair ladies we s☼ frequently r☼b!
-- CURRENT ragamuffinOutlook [CRO] watches them keenly, noting how well they seem to be dancing together. Gets out an apple and starts cutting it up with his knife --
CAA: <\ You're far more talented than they! Far more deserving of the title. />
CNM: Haha! Perhaps s☼, but I w☼uld gladly f☼rsake that title f☼r my tr☼lls.
CNM: Being a lady is such dull and uninspirin' w☼rk!
CAA: <\ Shall I cease calling you this, my la... ma'am? />
-- CURRENT abysmalAirspace [CAA] lapses into old military titles. --
-- CURRENT nervyMoxie [CNM] shakes her head, smiling. --
CNM: N☼w, n☼w! There ain't n☼ need t☼ be s☼ f☼rmal with me!
CAA: <\ But my lady- ma'am- />
CNM: Hush n☼w!
-- CURRENT abysmalAirspace [CAA] blushes, quieting. --
CNM: Just dance!
CAA: <\ Yes, my lady! />
-- CURRENT nervyMoxie [CNM] laughs at the title but doesn't correct her. --
-- CURRENT abysmalAirspace [CAA] keeps her blush as she dances with Riskshot, glad to feel her touch against her skin. --
-- CURRENT ragamuffinOutlook [CRO] thought he saw a blush? He cranes his neck sideways but the two get blocked by other dancers --
-- CURRENT nervyMoxie [CNM] doesn't seem to notice the blush and keeps on dancing, swinging, swinging... --
-- CURRENT abysmalAirspace [CAA] keeps up with Riskshot, making sure to dance at her best for her. --
-- CURRENT abysmalAirspace [CAA] steps away from Riskshot when the dance ends, smiling, still blushing lightly. --
CAA: <\ Thank you for the dance, my lady. />
-- CURRENT nervyMoxie [CNM] dances on until the merry trolls finally disperse to their tents. She lets go of the Sentinel and waves. --
CNM: Nah, it ain't a pr☼blem!
CAA: <\ I'll keep calling you that, if you do not mind. I must show my respect in some way... />
CNM: Y☼u're already respecting me in j☼inin' up with my gang!
CNM: But if that's what y☼u want!
CNM: G☼☼d day, Sentinel!
-- CURRENT abysmalAirspace [CAA] smiles. --
CAA: <\ Good day, my lady. />
-- CURRENT nervyMoxie [CNM] turns and heads back to the Vagabond. --
-- CURRENT ragamuffinOutlook [CRO] looks up from his second apple he's sliced --
-- CURRENT abysmalAirspace's [CAA'S] smile falters as she watches Riskshot leave. She raises a hand to her shoulder, touching the place Riskshot touched her. --
CNM: What a waste ☼f apples, my dear Vagab☼nd! Are y☼u g☼ing t☼ eat them?
-- CURRENT abysmalAirspace [CAA] takes a step back, and turns away. She slowly begins walking to her tent. --
-- CURRENT ragamuffinOutlook [CRO] smiles at being called 'my dear' --
CRO: that depends on whether they get pilferered
-- CURRENT ragamuffinOutlook [CRO] offers her a slice resting on his knife --
-- CURRENT nervyMoxie [CNM] eats it off the blade, then sits beside him. --
-- CURRENT ragamuffinOutlook [CRO] takes a deep breath, looks away, and casually just... puts an arm around her --
CRO: so, is a troll still cold?
-- CURRENT nervyMoxie [CNM] leans into him. --
CNM: Slightly less c☼ld, I w☼uld say~
CNM: Much thanks, gentle Vagab☼nd.
CRO: gentle? theres another word that hasnt been used to describe a vagabond before
CNM: There are many w☼rds that fit y☼u, sweet Vagab☼nd!
CNM: M☼re than y☼u will ever kn☼w.
-- CURRENT ragamuffinOutlook [CRO] turns to look at her --
CRO: a vagabond is willing to learn them
CNM: Then the Vagab☼nd sh☼uld c☼me cl☼ser t☼ hear what this Pilferer has t☼ say.
-- CURRENT ragamuffinOutlook [CRO] inches his head in closer --
CRO: he would listen to her voice any night
-- CURRENT nervyMoxie [CNM] whispers: --
CNM: I w☼uld the same f☼r y☼urs.
-- CURRENT ragamuffinOutlook [CRO] takes a hold of her hand --
-- CURRENT nervyMoxie [CNM] lets him and leans in to kiss his nose. --
CRO: the dancing today, a different world from the vagabonds
CRO: does he guess right, that the way to do things, is like so?
-- CURRENT ragamuffinOutlook [CRO] holds up her hand and kisses it --
CNM: F☼r a Vagab☼nd wh☼ is guessin', I w☼uld say that he is d☼ing perfectly fine.
CNM: M☼re than fine, even.
-- CURRENT ragamuffinOutlook [CRO] smiles at that --
-- CURRENT nervyMoxie [CNM] smiles back and wraps her arms around him. --
CRO: so if he is on roll, would the next step be to escort a fine troll to her tent?
CNM: Why, y☼u are simply ahead ☼f y☼ur time, dear Vagab☼nd!
CNM: C☼rrect y☼u are~
-- CURRENT ragamuffinOutlook [CRO] laughs softly, and stands up, wriggling out of her arms, still holding her hand --
-- CURRENT nervyMoxie [CNM] follows him, humming and pulling him towards her tent. --
-- CURRENT ragamuffinOutlook [CRO] Suddenly feels like he's back on the dance floor trying to keep up, and thoroughly enjoying it this time! --