[continuations]

[mind_over_metal]

[it made me think we might be similarly occupied...]

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[godwinner]

[ he's had a chance to get more accustomed to the cognitive dissonance, so now he slides his arm more firmly around Charles's back and takes them for a quicker turn across the floor. fancy footwork~ ]

[mind_over_metal]

[ his hand goes back to Erik's shoulder for a better grip and he laughs a little, following easily ]

[godwinner]

[ maybe watching his face as they do that, not laughing himself but his own expression clearly one of enjoyment ]

[mind_over_metal]

[ something that's missing is the sensation of Charles in Erik's mind as something separate from his physical presence, what with the two currently functioning as one. his smile is, perhaps, a bit more all-encompassing than usual. ]

[godwinner]

[ slows them down again just as abruptly, though his grip on Charles doesn't change ]

[mind_over_metal]

[ shoots him a look with a raised eyebrow, though it's more of shared mischief than accusation. ]

[godwinner]

[ just grins, teeth and all ]

[mind_over_metal]

I'm sure you know how to tango, too, don't you.

[godwinner]

[ and he spins Charles out and then back into his arms ]

[mind_over_metal]

[ grinning ]

Seriously, have you ever considered giving lessons?

[godwinner]

No, you ridiculous man, I have not.

[mind_over_metal]

You call it "ridiculous" now, but just you wait...

[godwinner]

Yes, now that you've suggested it this place will put me on a dance floor in the swamp with an insulting sign advertising my services.

[mind_over_metal]

You're welcome, dear. Is pre-registration available?

[godwinner]

This isn't good enough for you?

[mind_over_metal]

I'll take whatever I can get.

[godwinner]

[ ...presses the side of his face against his ]

[mind_over_metal]

*not closing his eyes, quiet*

I know how lucky I am to have this.

[godwinner]

That may be overstating the case.

[mind_over_metal]

[ with dry good humor ]

It's a work in progress.

[godwinner]

[ shh just dancing now ]

[mind_over_metal]

[ that sounds like an okay plan. let's stay with the current song for a slightly extended while. ]

[godwinner]

[ the pace he's leading them in varies, a few more turns but mostly kept simple. he's aware when the movements and vibrations of the instruments change even though the music doesn't, but he's not feeling any urgency. ]

[mind_over_metal]

[ what they were playing was just entirely unsuitable, dear. the music does eventually come to a stop completely, though. ]

I think the orchestra is taking a break to put themselves back together.