because his mun is listening to Book of Love;

[downplaying]

Yeah, sometimes -- I do miss dancing, but you should remember that I was really just an 18-year-old kid back when I gave it up... It's been more than thirty years since then. I might not even remember the steps anymore.

[Oh shut up, Claude. He knows full well that he still remembers the steps just fine.]

Well. I suppose if Richard Gere should ask me for a dance, I wouldn't refuse. Bad heel or not.

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[justcrywolf]

You're such a fucking romantic, darling.

[downplaying]

At least Pretty Woman doesn't make me cry. Very much.

[justcrywolf]

Shit, I hope not. Does it?

[downplaying]

... No. Vincent, it was a joke.

[justcrywolf]

How would I know? You're... uh.

[downplaying]

Yes? I'm what, love?

[nomorefeathers]

You can't dance at all? Not even recreationally?

[downplaying]

I can. It's more... I've lacked a partner.

[He actually looks a bit uncomfortable.]

[nomorefeathers]

Your husband won't dance with you?

[downplaying]

Until a few moments ago, I wasn't sure if Vincent even knew how to dance.

[nomorefeathers]

Now that seems like important information to know in a relationship.

[downplaying]

In certain contexts, it could become important, I agree. We just haven't found ourselves in those contexts. Yet.

[restlesswings]

I'm a little envious. I've always had two left feet.

What sort of dance did used to do?

[downplaying]

Competitive ballroom. My dance partner and myself generally did well in the national contests, too.

[restlesswings]

Really? Shows how much I know, I didn't even know people compete at that!

You must be quite talented. Do you still keep in touch?

[downplaying]

[Have a laugh.]

We parted ways on less than friendly terms, I'm afraid. I haven't heard from her since I moved to the Ivory Coast at age 18.

[restlesswings]

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.

Do you think you'd like to pick it up again, if you found a suitable partner?

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[downplaying]

[downplaying]

Not on the same level, but I'd love to dance again. Just every so often.

[reiterated]

Ballroom dancing. Classy and predictable, all in one.

[downplaying]

That's me.

[reiterated]

It seems a bit too heterosexual, really.

[downplaying]

And here too many male ballroom dancers have to hear for being gay. You're confusing the gender dynamics, Timm.

1/2

[reiterated]

Nah. I won't take credit for that.

[reiterated]

Did you enjoy it? Leading a woman on the dance floor?