[ she just laughs lightly, lifting a hand to wave away his concerns. ]
Don't worry about that, [ she assures him. ] I'm not that good of a dancer, anyway. [ it's a bit of a lie, but not one she's all that conscious of. as perceptive as olivia can be, she is rather woefully dense about herself and her skills. ]
But I haven't danced with a partner in some time, either... it'll just be nice to move like that again, and share that experience.
( he doesn't believe that. he's not sure that Olivia would admit to being good at anything, not even under duress. he has a feeling if it's something that matters so much to her, she could teach him a great deal. )
Then I'd be happy to.
( it's a way for them to get closer, and even though they've been roommates for a few weeks now, there are still some nerves between them. each day it'll get a little easier. it's not an ideal situation, but the fact she offered her space to him means a lot. )
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Don't worry about that, [ she assures him. ] I'm not that good of a dancer, anyway. [ it's a bit of a lie, but not one she's all that conscious of. as perceptive as olivia can be, she is rather woefully dense about herself and her skills. ]
But I haven't danced with a partner in some time, either... it'll just be nice to move like that again, and share that experience.
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Then I'd be happy to.
( it's a way for them to get closer, and even though they've been roommates for a few weeks now, there are still some nerves between them. each day it'll get a little easier. it's not an ideal situation, but the fact she offered her space to him means a lot. )