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You Better Do Your Part (Part One)

Pomefiore Dorm - Ballroom

Okay, STOP.
How many times must I remind you? You're not simply moving your legs. You must picture yourself placing your pelvis over your thighs.

...Sorry.

This is hard.

  • sigh* I need to step out and handle some dorm business. I expect you to keep practicing in the meantime.
    I'll gauge your progress when I get back. Remember: I'll know if you've slacked off.

...I'm startin' to wonder if they've gonna get it together in time.
We gotta wow the queen with this show, but so far all we're gonna get is "wow, that was disappointing."

Yes, it looks like quite the struggle. Fun to watch, of course.

WHOA, GEEZ! ...Lilia? How long have you been there?

Khee hee hee, apologies. I wasn't trying to startle you.
I've had my hands full with all the frigid students in my dorm. This is the first free moment I've had since this whole thing started.
I was hoping to pop by and cheer Silver on during his rehearsal.

Wow. You could've just kicked back and enjoyed your break, but you came over here instead. You're a nice guy, huh?

I could say the same about you. You've been utterly absorbed in their practice. Filled with concern, eh?

Well, yeah, why wouldn't I be? We're all in the same boat, whether we like it or not.
Look at the way Jack's moving.
I dunno if it's tension or what, but it's hard to believe how awful he's doing considering how athletic he is.

Hmm, yes... His movements remind me of something. What was it...?
Oh, yes, I remember! He's like a bird that's smacked headfirst into a window!

Oh man. I've never seen that happen, but I can imagine it.

A bird lookin' all serious while toddling around on wobbly legs... *snrk*

Actually, now that you've mentioned birds, he reminds me of the flamingos from our croquet games when they get all dizzy.

Flamingos, hm? I could see the resemblance when he's embarrassed. He turns an adorable shade of pink.

Yeah, there you go! That's Jack all right, totally shy.

Nothing wrong with that! It's delightfully sweet and innocent.
In fact, now I'm noticing that Silver's legs are all wobbly. He's not used to standing that way at all. It reminds me of when he was a little tyke.
Oh, I could watch this for hours.

Tch... Get a load of the peanut gallery. They're just eating this up.

Don't get distracted, Jack.

Right. Gotta tune it all out and keep my head in the game...
Okay, this time I'm gonna get it. Extend the knee and picture gracefully resting my pelvis over my thighs...

You okay there, Jack? If ya can't walk straight, I could give you a shoulder to lean on!

Your expression's terribly stiff, you know. You're supposed to smile at a fashion show! Go on, turn that frown upside down!

Tune it out... Just tune it out...

Oho, what avant-garde choreography. You're moving your right arm at the same time as your right leg.
If you moved in tandem with Silver's stilted motions, it would look like you were doing the robot. Is that your intention?

Dude, you guys are stiff as a board! You gotta loosen up!

Yes, and remember, don't forget to smile! No one's going to pay good money for a scowl-o-rama.
I demand a refund! Not that I've paid a single thaumark.

Yeah, you heard him! Pay me back the money I lent you to buy a notebook that one time!

SHUT UUUP!
What is your PROBLEM?! If you're just gonna heckle us, then get lost!
And for the record, I paid you back the same day you lent me that money!

Oh, you did?

How can you remember lending money but not getting it back?!

Settle down, Jack. You're letting them distract you.

I heard you yelling from all the way down the hall!
You've been goofing off, haven't you?

It's... It's not what it looks like! Silver and I were trying to practice, but these two wouldn't stop heckling us.

We were only trying to ease your stress, you know. What a hurtful accusation...

Now look, you made him cry! We were just being supportive. Way to go, Jack.

Those are fake tears and your know it!
Augh... I'm having a hard enough time as it is. Don't make this any more difficult.
Sorry, Vil. Sorry, Silver. Let me just throw them out real quick.

Good idea. I wouldn't want anything else hindering your practice.

Oh, dearie me. And here I was hoping to watch a little longer...

Well, that was fun. I can see myself out. Good luck and-

I know! Ace, why don't YOU demonstrate a runway walk for them?

Wait, what?

You Better Do Your Part (Part Two)

Pomefiore Dorm - Ballroom

I know! Ace, why don't YOU demonstrate a runway walk for them?

Wait, what?

Sure, why not. Show us how it's done, Ace.

Why should I?!

Oh, so you'll talk the talk, but you won't walk the walk? I see how it is.

  • sigh* I can see we won't get anywhere without settling this matter.
    It would be a decent teambuilding exercise. Ace, why don't you do as Lilia says and join in?

That sounds great. I'm happy to watch and learn.

Maaan, do I have to? I'm the emcee! Emcees don't strut down the catwalk.

Ace, don't tell me you're going to take Jack's insult lying down.
I say you prove him wrong!

Uh, I don't care, actually...
Whose side are you on, anyway?

Yours, of course. Now come along, show us what you're made of.

Agh, fine. Let's just get this over with.
But if you're expectin' something fancy, I wouldn't hold your breath.

Hah, this should be good. Let's see how you like being heckled. I'm takin' any chance I get.

Okay, here goes nothing.
...!

Ohoh!

He's extending at the knee quite naturally, all while maintaining his center of gravity. Not bad at all.

...And there you go.
How was it? I'm guessing it was pretty decent, given the looks on your faces.

Yes, actually. There's room for improvement, but I'd give it a pass.

Heh, why thank you.

Dude, Ace! How'd you get so good at that?

Have you modeled before?

Nope, and I've never gone down the runway like that either.

Then how?!

Easy. I just did what Vil's been telling you to do this whole time.
I was paying attention, y'know. I just thought about how I'd do it and went.

Huh...?

Khee hee hee. You picked all that up just from listening? What skill.

Please, it's not hard.
In fact, it boggles my mind that you guys are still having trouble after Vil's laid things out multiple times.
But hey, I take compliments where I can get 'em. So yeah. thanks.
......

There, you? I'm not asking for anything unreasonable.
Though I'll grant Ace's natural skill may have given him an advantage.

Okay, so, we good here? 'Cuz I'm about to head out.

Oh, leaving so soon?

Like I said, it was fun.
But I've got stuff to do. I can't sit around coddling poor, shy Jack all day.
Catch you on the flip side.

See you around!

Rrrgh... I can't let Ace outdo me! I'm gonna get this walk down perfect!
Vil, you have to train me harder! Don't hold back!

Agreed. We aren't at Ace's level yet, but we'll get there if we persevere.

You don't have to get so hyped up, you know. You just need a little more practice.
...Though, it looks like this was a good way to light a fire under you.
Breaktime's over. Back to practice, boys!
Yes, sir!

Hmm... Their facial expressions are much better now.
I see. It may have been an ineloquent show of support, but it was support all the same. Khee hee hee.
Pomefiore Dorm - Lounge

Ugh, I was just trying to razz 'em a little. Didn't expect to have to step up myself.
Oh well, after all that heckling I'm sure they'll be fine. They're both too serious anyway.
You guys better do your part so I can do mine, okay?

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