video . un: oz

[swornto]

[As the video turns on, there is yet another tired face of someone resisting their Bloodsport. Really, he's been trying. Oz may be smiling and beaming with energy, but there are dark circles under his eyes and he's paled by the internalized horror of his recent boat ride. This boy is at least very good at faking a chipper attitude and puts that skill to full use over the network.]

He~llo! It's Oz again! And you know what I've been itching to do lately?

[Break things, fight people, summon his weapon and mow down monsters... No, he won't admit to those or allow them. Instead, a peaceful half-truth;]

Ballroom dancing!

I've had an abundance of energy and I need to do something productive. We all come from different worlds, so I bet our dances are veeery different! Anyone want to practice mine? Maybe it'll be a refreshing way to get rid of this energy!

[Without breaking things or exploding. Oz is looking for less violent ways to help people vent their Bloodsport. And maybe some classical dance can distract him.]

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[swornto]

[You need to learn, huh?

Huh???

Oz's interest is peaked. He contains his mischievous grin as best that he can.]

Sure! Do you want to learn to lead your partner? [He's assuming this is for a date.]

[arclightning]

Uh—yeah. Exactly.

[ Listen, Oz: he's very awkward at it. He's great at bending and his form definitely COULD be there, but Mako has so many mental blocks about dancing.

Clearly, because his face is flushed... well, blue, and he's barely looking at the camera, his brows drawn together. ]

I need to be good at it by March.

[swornto]

Oh~? What happens in March? Is there a holiday that I should know about?

[Not going to press on that blue colour; It might derail the conversation and Oz is too curious about why Mako seems so awkward.]

I think you can learn by then, though!

[arclightning]

[ Mako huffs quietly, almost a groan. ]

Mid-March is Wu's birthday. He loves dancing. I could be better at it. He pretends he's fine with it, but.

[ But he wants Mako to dance with him, and that's very clear. Mako's tired of standing on the sidelines watching Wu have an amazing time with other people. It's maybe a small jealous streak in him that can't quite die. ]

[swornto]

So this is a birthday present..?

Then I'll bring my best teaching skills to the table! Do you know if he likes any particular music? I'm afraid most of my dances are rather formal and stiff, but I might know something he's familiar with.

[arclightning]

Well, he's a King, so he's probably pretty used to formal and stiff, but, uh. He likes... I don't know. Jazzy, swingy stuff. With horns and things like that.

[ Is... is that helpful, Oz? ]