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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. ]

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[whichswan.livejournal.com]

[ Nina nods, amused. ]

We had a class on how not to show pain. I'm--not very good at it.

[pixiesinmyhead.livejournal.com]

Would seem difficult. Goes against one's nature.

[whichswan.livejournal.com]

But when you dance a character, like Giselle dancing for Albrecht, the love of her life. You--become her.

You forget the pain.

[pixiesinmyhead.livejournal.com]

Someone else's story. Someone else's songs.

[whichswan.livejournal.com]

Yes. It's still beautiful, though.

[pixiesinmyhead.livejournal.com]

Often more so.

[whichswan.livejournal.com]

[ Nina agrees. She can't live without the make-believe. ]

What did you do back home, Drusilla?

[pixiesinmyhead.livejournal.com]

[Hm. Even somewhat crazed as she is, Dru knows that making new friends is generally hindered by discussions of bloody massacres. So she simply shrugs.]

Not a terrible lot.

[whichswan.livejournal.com]

You strike me as a polished lady. You know, the kind who doesn't need to work, and amuses herself with culture and beauty.

I mean--I don't mean to presume.

[pixiesinmyhead.livejournal.com]

[Well. If you think she's a lady, she won't argue that.]

Mm. I was raised up properly.

[whichswan.livejournal.com]

It must be wonderful.

[pixiesinmyhead.livejournal.com]

Always rather enjoyed it.

[whichswan.livejournal.com]

You must have such pretty dresses and shoes and jewelries.

[pixiesinmyhead.livejournal.com]

Oh, lovely ones. Silks and brocades and taffetas and red and white and black and blue and violet and pink and every such thing.

[whichswan.livejournal.com]

[ Nina giggles. ]

Like a princess.

[pixiesinmyhead.livejournal.com]

[Nod, nod, nod.]

A princess indeed.