I didn't cause any commotion [CLOSED]

[flaredo]

Who: Yang Xiao Long (flaredo), Cynbel Lightfoot (changeably) & Misaki Yata (rollin)
When: OOC December 12 why not today is a great day to get down
Where: CERES Gymnasium
What: Breakdancing lessons
Rating/Warning: There's probably cursing, but it's also probably all Yata.

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[ Let it be known that one should never promise Yang anything, because she will take the steps needed to ensure certain goals are attained. Like, for example... convincing her small fairy friend to accompany her, still in work uniform, in search of their new breakdancing teacher. Hey, it's a new skill, it's a fun skill, it's a chance to socialize, it could help in a fight, and it'll be amusing to see how many times Yata will get flustered before the day is over.

And this is why she strides right into the gym, Cynbel by the hand, and cupping the other around her mouth. ]

Yataaaaaaaa, we're heeeeeeeeeeeere!

Comments

[changeably]

[And following right along, dragged by Yang's hand, is Cynbel, dressed in... male lolita fashion? (Is that even possible to breakdance in?)

Either way, Yata did say male and someone Yang wouldn't flirt with, so really, he only has himself to blame when he gets the tiniest cosplay waiter in town. At least he looks cheerful enough as he looks around for whoever it is they're meeting.]

Do you see him, Miss Yang?

[rollin]

[ Yata's lying on a bench, busy playing a video game on some 3DS equivalent in Cerealia when a familiar voice startles him. Not wanting to seem like a total slacker, he quickly saves, sits up and shoves the game back in his bag. ]

Shit— I mean, yo.

[ He would normally run away at this point, but Yang said she wouldn't be alone. He wishes he ran away sooner though, because it looks like she did! Yata tries to stay calm when she approaches. ]

... You said you'd bring someone.

[ WHERE IS HE!? ]

[flaredo]

I did. [ wow, she's impressed he didn't run screaming-- but she grins calmly, indicating Cynbel with her free hand. ]

This is Cynbel, one of my good friends! Cynbel, this is Yata. He handles guys better than girls.

[changeably]

Mr. Yata, is it? A pleasure to meet you.

[Ohhh, you've done it now, Yata. Cynbel gives him a sharp look, smile never dropping, before he looks to Yang in confusion.]

I didn't know you agreed to dance lessons with a blind man. He must be very skilled, indeed.

1/2

[rollin]

[ Today is Bully Yata Day, isn't it? It's okay, he brought this upon himself. ]

Hey, I see you, shrimp! I just thought she was babysitting Richie Rich on the side. [ Then he turns his attention to Yang. ] And you!

[rollin]

[ He suddenly grows quiet and looks away. ]

... Don't tell people that!

[flaredo]

[ ... ohhhh boy.

Well, she'll let go of Cynbel's hand to reach out to muss Yata's beanie. ]

Then call him by his name! Are you ready to get started?

[changeably]

For a teacher, you're awfully rude...

[Insult him in ways he understands, man! Pop culture does nothing for him.

With his hands free, he crosses his arms across his chest, giving Yata a long stare. If Yang likes him, Cynbel won't deliberately start something, but he's got his eye on you, punk!!]

I'm ready, if we're going to begin.

[rollin]

[ With a scowl, he fixes his beanie and narrows his eyes at Cynbel. ]

For a student, you got a lotta sass... [ He's got no time for rascals! Probably because he's one himself. Shaking his head, he gets up from his seat and walks to an open area. ] Aight, I dunno how you're gonna dance in that getup, but let's get started.

[ How... does he teach them though... Remembering something, he claps his hands. ]

How's your upper body strength?

[flaredo]

[ checks her guns-- no, not her gauntlets. ]

Good enough, I think?

[ not that she's done pull-ups recently. ]

[changeably]

[He is super sassy, and he grins at Yata over that comment. Good thing there are a lot of buttons on that outfit to undo to allow for extra movement.]

Perfectly fine for this, I should think.

[He holds them up for demonstration. His arms are totally skinny compared to the other two, but that's temporary! Really!]

[rollin]

[ Yata trusts Yang. He is skeptical about Cynbel, but whatever. He's seen kids do this on TV. He still thinks Cynbel is five. ]

Cool. [ He folds his hands as he considers his options. ] Yang said she wanted to do a headspin, but it's kinda hard if you can't do a headstand and move your legs without falling over... Well, it ain't the first thing you learn when you start out.

[ More importantly, he doesn't want anyone to get hurt! ]

So we're gonna learn flares! [ yata no what about the basics ]

[flaredo]

[ Wow, Yata, what does that even mean--except that sounds explosive, which means that Yang is definitely getting sparkly-eyed. Yeah, she's got full faith that Cynbel will do just fine. But flares. ]

No idea what that is, but it sounds cool!

[ NO SERIOUSLY SHE'S EXCITED. ]

[changeably]

[The majority of that goes over Cynbel's head (not because he's five, gosh!!), but he latches on to the very end, giving the both of them a worried look.]

It doesn't involve real fire, does it? That sounds rather extreme, for a beginner's move.

[You kids and your modern, weirdly named dance crazes!!]

[rollin]

You can use fire if you wanna, I guess. [ Yata, that's just you. ] It's like a beginner's move once you get the hang of it! [ So it's not a beginner's move!? ] It's supposed to look like this.

[ He immediately gets down and does a few flares to demonstrate. Look at him spin. He ends it by getting into a crouch and shooting a smirk at them both. ]

You guys up for it?

[flaredo]

[ That... sure is a lot of spinning. But Yang's used to spins and twirls and flips, so she's already nodding and idly stretching her arms over her head. She'll avoid the fire for now. ]

Aren't you underestimating us a little already? If we weren't up for it, we wouldn't be here!

[ And Yata would be lonely, poor thing. ]

[changeably]

[How did he end up in an enclosed space with two fire-users?? There is so much to regret here... But hey, the move is actually kind of cool, so maybe it won't be so bad.]

I can do it! It's only a simple spinning motion, isn't it?

[Lack of confidence is never going to be a problem with this crew, apparently.]

[rollin]

[ You two warm his fragile, lonely breakdancing heart. ]

Awesome. [ Is he going to tell them to stretch first? Well, he figures they already do that. Stretching's boring. Onto the main event! He gets into position. ] So first, you wanna stand with your feet apart. Then you put your hands on the ground and...

[ He does the rest of the flare again. That should be enough explanation for anyone. ]

[flaredo]

[ It's true, she did. Oops. ]

... So basically, you kick up when your other leg passes by? Let's see... [ and she places both hands down, giving it a shot.

With one successful rotation before she doesn't move one leg in time and down she goes with a little 'oof'. ]

[changeably]

[He watches them both as they move, standing a small distance away and subtly making his arms stronger and thicker behind his back. Yata is impressive still, but when Yang goes down, he can't help but wince.]

It's harder than it looks, then?

[He's never seen Yang fall, so that's surprising enough that it shows on his face. He gets on the ground to try it himself, which goes fine until he has to balance only on his arms, and he goes right down in a heap. Oops.]

[rollin]

[ He stifles his laughter a second too late. He dpesn't mean to be rude, he genuinely wants to teach them! But... ]

Ah, sorry, sorry. It'll take time. But you get it, right?

[ Like, duh, it's so obvious. ]

[flaredo]

[ She takes a minute to flop on her back-- and she's laughing, too. ]

Yeah, I think so! I just have to time it better. You okay, Cynbel?

[changeably]

[He nods, getting up quickly and dusting himself off. Just give him a minute to gather himself together and stop pouting like an actual child, and he'll be alright.]

Much harder than it looks. Is this really that easy for you?

[He looks at Yata as he asks his question.]

[rollin]

Mm, kinda. [ No, it's a difficult trick and Yata should shut up. He isn't even using his aura, so no one can say he's cheating. Looking up, he tries to remember. ] It took me... less than a year? To master it.

[ He should really shut up. ]

You wanna do something easier?

[flaredo]

Nope. [ immediately. ] Let me try it again-- I'll get it down!

[ good job, Yata, ignited her fighting spirit!! ]