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[whichswan.livejournal.com]

Is there a limit to how much we can ask of the Castle?

Angel;
Were you the one who brought me here?

Clark;
I'm sorry.


[ She can also be found at the gym, as always, practicing.

You may hear echoes of this music from outside, accompanied by the occasional sound of wood tapping against linoleum. Once she finishes a round, she takes a few minutes to breathe, then does it again. Sometimes she rehearses a part many times, perfecting it. And sometimes, after a good round, she curtsies to herself in the mirror and smiles.

But Nina doesn't smile when she dances. ]

Comments

[whichswan.livejournal.com]

You must be a very caring person.

[Dictated] Nina

[demonologist]

It never crossed my mind, actually. Not that I've seen you dance, of course, but you don't strike me as the sort to take those kinds of shortcuts.

Don't apologise, it's helping me get my mind off of my own situation a little.

[madandbad.livejournal.com]

[Shrug.]

She's my friend. You stick by your friends through thick and thin.

[Dictated] Wesley

[whichswan.livejournal.com]

I'm glad.

[ She knows he means well, but the words frigid little girl is ringing in her ears now, because, of course, she would never strike anyone as that sort. Nina wracks her mind for something else to say, to distract him. ]

It was always my dream to dance the Swan Queen. The Black Swan was hard, but I did it. The audience was chanting my name, they loved me.

[whichswan.livejournal.com]

It doesn't make it easier.

[Dictated] Nina

[demonologist]

That has to be one of the most demanding roles for a ballerina to undertake. Congratulations.

I wish I could have seen it. Well, except for the part where you had to dance while injured.

[Dictated] Wesley

[whichswan.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

I could--I don't want to force you or anything but--I don't mind dancing for you. I mean, I would love to.

[rock-it-punch.livejournal.com]

From my experience, that's the case, yeah. Guys like flexible women.

[whichswan.livejournal.com]

[ This is a very very embarrassed Nina. ]

[Dictated] Nina

[demonologist]

[Wes is a little taken aback by her choice of wording, but he can't deny that he would love to see her dance.]

Well, if it's not an imposition, perhaps I could watch you practice sometime.

[It's not a creepy thing, is it? He's feeling a bit self-conscious now.]

[Dictated] Wesley

[whichswan.livejournal.com]

[ It doesn't even cross her mind that it would be creepy. These past few days, she has been dancing for the mirrors--and sometimes she needs to stop to make sure her reflection isn't... acting up. Company chases the ghosts away. This is Nina beaming. ]

Whenever you're free.

[rock-it-punch.livejournal.com]

[It takes Santo a little bit to catch onto why that might be.] Oh. Uh. Sorry.

[madandbad.livejournal.com]

Not really. 'Specially since Red and Kitty aren't on the best of terms. Most of the time I'm just trying to break up a fight. It's almost like living with my parents again. Except less crazy.

[whichswan.livejournal.com]

[ It's really not his fault. She's the prude. ]

It's okay.

[rock-it-punch.livejournal.com]

If it makes you feel any better, the same totally goes for superhero chicks and I've embarrassed them a lot too. Though usually they just tell me to shut up. Or threaten me.

[Dictated] Nina

[demonologist]

If you're practicing this afternoon, perhaps I could stop by? Is there a studio, or--?

[Dictated] Wesley

[whichswan.livejournal.com]

I am. I'm just at the gym. They have nice studios here.

[Dictated] Nina

[demonologist]

All right. I'll be sure to check in on you, then.

[exanimatus.livejournal.com]

You do.

[whichswan.livejournal.com]

[ Nina stares at his face for a second longer than would be polite. ]

I guess... through the journal?

I apologize for ze fail. Been a busy day, it has.

[ruined-jaw.livejournal.com]

[Jono's never really considered himself terribly "safe", but of course given his often over-cautious nature, that's a pretty good way to describe him. More than anything, Jono's flattered that she has such trust in him.]

{Well, I s'pose I oughtta tell ya me name then, so we can be properly acquainted, aye?}

{Me name's Jonothan Starsmore. Y'can jus' call me Jono, everyone does.}

[He offers a callused hand to shake.]

no worries~

[whichswan.livejournal.com]

[ Funny that, she didn't realize that they don't know each others' names yet. Maybe the music was enough to make her feel like they know enough of each other. Nina shakes his hand with a chuckle. ]

It's Nina. Nice to meet you, Jono.

[exanimatus.livejournal.com]

[he might find that weird if he wasn't used to being stared at. and if he weren't doing the exact same thing. he tilts his head a little, smirk widening.]

You got it, Missy.

[whichswan.livejournal.com]

[ She turns a little suspicious of him, uncomfortable. Nina never liked this sort of game. ]

What's your name?

[exanimatus.livejournal.com]

[he chuckles. he loves this game, but he doesn't feel like sorting through fear and loathing yet.]

I'm Zelman. And you're Nina, unless I'm somehow mistaken.