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[ Tsuruno lights up instantly, releasing his hand if just to follow through on the encouragement without hesitation and doing a twirl with a laugh. ]

Don't mind if I do!

[ He's beaming as she comes back around to him, lowering their held hands. ]

Wanna try another one?

[ Going through all the spins: truly the most important moves to learn first. Especially when they make your girlfriend smile and laugh. ]

Sure, but do you wanna be the spinner this time? Spin... ee?

[ Tsuruno is an equal-opportunity girlfriend. Or. Person, rather. Robby probably remembers her dipping him. ]

[ He's about to answer, but another second to think about it? ]

Alright, let's try it. Take both of my hands here...

[ And Robby's going to...attempt to do explain-and-do them into this spin. With a- ] I'm coming in now. Lift my right hand, up-- [ for directions.

That can either end up in a successful spin and tuck against a darling girlfriend, or end up with a near twist of limbs that will be funny, but not quite finishing the move.

Honestly, either end result will be funny. Do you have it in you to spin your boyfriend successfully first time, Tsuruno? ]

[ She would like to say yes, but no, they do end up looking like a pretzel, which Tsuruno is doing her best not to laugh at once she realizes this is not quite As Planned.

Whoops. ]

Okay, okay, hold on. Redo! I think I get it now!

[ Prepare to be tucked, Robby!! ]

You sure? [ It's a teasing, yet an encouraging 'you sure?'--because Robby won't resist getting back in place again, with a small chuckle between his teeth and looking at her with that grin.

But come on, wonderful, show him how one does it! ]

I only ever need one redo.

[ with the confidence of someone who has probably needed more than one but it's accurate enough that she can stand behind it.

But, to her credit, she does appear to have corrected her mistake before, lifting and shifting and behold!

Still ridiculous but correct spin! ]

[ Robby likes the confidence anyway, when hasn't he?, and it turns out well: with Robby the one turned, his back close to her chest, head angled to face her. ]

Do you like me like this?

[ It's a cheeky, fun question--and flirty, of course. Like to have a man in your arms, Tsuruno? ]

[ What else is she supposed to do here? How can she not steal a kiss while he's smiling at her like that, all snug in her arms?

Please. She's definitely not resisting the urge. ]

I like you in all the ways. But this one might be pretty high up there!

[ Is this really dancing, or even considered learning to dance, when it seems more like goofing off? Who knows, who cares, when Robby can't stop smiling at Tsuruno (and what he said about her, how much she makes him smile--it's not lie), a stolen kiss leaving him beaming at her and her response. ]

Good, [ he says, when anything he has to say doesn't matter, though the eventual, ] Unwind me, [ is good to pay some attention to, so he can follow the reverse spin into spreading out an arm, doing a pose as one does when they're unravelled in a dance.

Even if this one is more for show, a wink flashed Tsuruno's way before he comes back in. Maybe take her hand so they're holding onto both again. ]

This is almost as fun as dancing for real.

[ She'd clap if she could but hand-holding takes precedence; she looks out over the dance floor and takes a breath. ]

Then I guess we should follow the progression, huh?

[ She at least feels slightly more confident about it, or at least the fact that they'll have fun. ]

[ He gives her hands a squeeze, once she looks back. ]

Sure. The moving-in-place part of dancing is easy to follow; we'll figure it out there. See how the night goes.

[ Which really, is just his way of taking off any pressures about getting all fancy and going all out like they've been doing for fun. Robby's no less enjoying himself, regardless; what they do now or how they dance means nothing for this small fun between them.

But before they do move for the dance floor, he does need to lean in and share: ]

But I am gonna dip you. I'm kinda owed.

Owed, huh? [ she's keeping this quietly murmured between them as they head for the action, but she's snorting a little amusedly. ]

Sure, do your worst. I still think I can out-dip you.

[ It's not a competition, she knows it's not. But she can't help teasing him anyway. ]

Edited 2023-12-06 18:50 (UTC)

[ There's a Mmhm that's hummed in replied to that Owed?, because mhmm indeed, a cheekiness about it that should be expected. It's only when Tsuruno makes such a bold declaration (yes, absolutely bold) that he coughs his own small snort, eyebrows raising, even if he only glances at her initially. ]

Remember what happened last time you got cocky around me? [ They're on the dance floor? They're on the dance floor now, so Robby can turn to Tsuruno, take both hands again. ] Wanna guess how many dance competitions I've been in?

[ It's karate all over again. ]

[ The look she gives him is one of sheer astonishment. ]

No way. Nuh-uh. You can't tell me you're a competitive dancer, too!!

[ He's giving her the most 'I can't?' look.

Well, if he can't say it.....

...

...

........ ]

--I'm not.

[ --Okay, yes, she got him. ]

...

You're lucky I can't punch you in the shoulder right now.

[ Since he's holding her hands! ]

That's right, you can't. Because I'm teaching you your steps -- and you like me too much.

[ Please don't push her with your cheek, Robby. That smile will be your downfall, especially with a smug voice like that.

So let him stop his luck from toppling over, explain, ] My left foot goes this way, your right foot follows it--but leave a foot space. [ Is she following? He waits to make sure she is, before: ] Then bring your other foot to join it. Okay -- see?

[ The music isn't slow, so why not go with a foot movement that's got some fun to it? Even if Robby might be risking his (or their) feet-- ]

[ She is absolutely going to get revenge on him later. But for now, she does her best to follow along, and it's a little easier when there's a rhythm to follow. One that dictates the pace in which they're stepping. With a little pep in the step, so to speak.

Tsuruno is, of course, staring down at their feet as though she's going to war. ]

This gets instinctive at some point, right...?

Once you get used to the rhythm. We're just repeating the same steps. [ Essentially. But, it is funny to be asked. ]

We can go for something simpler...

[ Is this the time to amp up Tsuruno's competitive side, Robby...

But it's only slightly teasing. You know, just putting it out there, if she wants it. ]

Don't you dare.

[ IS IT REALLY THE TIME TO AMP UP HER COMPETITIVE SIDE-- ]

It's just on the table!

[ Mercy, Tsuruno, mercy!! He's chuckling, but it's a light chuckle. ]

I've cleaned the table, table's empty!!

[ ma'am, what.

She's giving him such a huffy face, honestly. ]

Okay, okay-- [ Diffusing voice here, diffusing voice! ] Let's just focus on the steps.

[ And not on earning any more of Tsuruno's ire. No more (life threatening) suggestions until she's seemingly finding more of her groove...!

Are you going to find that groove, Tsuruno?? That zen? ]

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