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 Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 7:21 am
Those who had taken Week 1 of the Clan of Conquest's class might recognize the female seated on the chair in the room; in front of her was a Guzheng. Standing on her left was a horsewoman who was dressed like a servant ghoul holding a Pipa, and on her right stood a horsewoman who looked like she was of the same age as the servant ghoul, but was dressed in clothing that looked more colorful and decorative.
"Welcome. I am Zhang Liulian, but you may address me as Professor Zhang. Traditionally, dancing is an art form reserved for females, but in recent years, even males had taken up this art," She explained, giving you a small smile, "It requires flexibility, a quick reflex... It is not as easy as you think it might be. In fact, it requires years of practice to get dancing down. Here, let my disciple show you." She turned to the ghoul on her right and gave her a nod; immediately, the young ghoul brightened up, moving to the space in front. When Professor Zhang started to play the Guzheng, accompanied by her servant's Pipa, the young ghoul performed a dance so entrancing, it probably kept you captivated.
"Same say that dancing may even lift your spirits and heal your soul... Why don't you find that out for yourself, child?"Quote: Time to dance!-> Roll these in separate posts and RP it out! -> It's more fun with friends. >_> Step 1: Costume : Just describe/post/draw it!-> Keep it CHINESE. -> Not Asian... CHINESE. >| Google it! -> It can be from the Huns as well. As long as CHINA. Step 2: Picking a prop from a "blind box" : 1d41 : Paper fan 2 : Streamers 3 : Nothing 4 : A long strip of thin fabric...? -> Remember to use what you got with the prompt below! Step 3: Now you dance : 1d201 - 6 : You tripped over your costume/foot/flat ground/etc and failed. 7 - 11 : You were a little out of pace with the music, but at least you tried! (1 Horsemen Point!) 12 - 15 : You were one with the music, but... Your dance wasn't exactly that graceful or captivating. In fact, are the Horsewomen giggling at you?! (2 Horsemen Points!) 16 - 20 : You did well for a beginner! It seemed like you had earned a genuine smile from the Horsewomen! (You obtain 3 Horsemen Points!) Horsemen Points - You win 3 horsemen points for completing step 3/ rolling 16 - 20 (after finishing all other steps fully)!
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Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 7:53 am
Okay...she could do this...really. It wasn't to hard...not at all Poke was trying very hard to convince herself that she would be able to complete this new form of 'training', that she had volunteered to do. But upon reaching the building and looking inside...she wasn't so sure. This wasn't what she was used to. She recognized Professor Zhang immediately, though instead of painting, she was instructing others of dancing now, and playing a instrument she had never seen before. There was also two new assistants, one playing something else, and another whom took the center stage, and began to dance. The dragon ghoul then found herself watching intensely. the horsewomen's dancing...it was something else. Never before had she found dancing to be so..fascinating. But soon, it was over, and now it was her turn. But first, she needed to find herself a costumes. Thankfully there were a few spare ones meant for the students to wear, and before long, she had managed to put on find one she liked. Putting it on, she now looked herself over in a mirror. "hmm..." She mused, tail flicking idly.
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Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 3:35 pm
Mitsu had failed performing arts the first time but decided it was worth another try. Honestly the lycan wasn't very confident in her grace and skill in dancing but it was encouraging watching the ghoul before them. It made her want to do that or at least something similar. If she didn't try again she never would. She had worn the outfit she had been given the other day hoping it would serve her better this time. It was really the prop she had to worry about. Fingers crossed she didn't have to deal with streamers again. When it was time to pick what they got to use Mitsu made her way to the line noticing she wasn't the only student to participate today. Smiling she rose her hand in greeting to Poke. " Hey Poke. That dress is really pretty." She had gone with pants herself....it made her less likely to fall on her face.
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poke mattix rolled 1 4-sided dice:
1
Total: 1 (1-4)
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Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 7:59 pm
It looked as if Poke wasn't the only one here, as she soon saw Mitsu approach her, also wearing a costume that looked rather good on the wolf ghoul. It also made her wonder if she had made the right choice in not picking pants. But then, all the other horsemen were wearing similar outfits...
"Ah! Mitsu, I'm glad to see you here" She said with a grin, also raising her hand to greet her, then holding out her hands to look over the rather large sleeves. "You think so? thanks! Your costume looks great as well, it really suits you". She then let her hands fell as she eyed the props box. "hmm, I suppose now we have to pick a item from that box...I wonder whats inside..."
She place her hands in, rummaging around until she felt something, and pulled it back out. She had obtained a paper fan, simple in design, though a little foreign to her. "I...guess I'm supposed to use thisd while dancing." She said as she waved it around, opening it and closing it gently as she tried to get a feel for the item.
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Inu-Mitsu rolled 1 4-sided dice:
1
Total: 1 (1-4)
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Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 8:52 pm
"Thanks," Mitsu smiled warmly at the dragon, edging closer as the line moved. When it was Poke's turn she waited to see what she would get. "Ah, a fan. I bet it would be easy for you to use." Not like the streamers she had tried the other day.
Nervously Mitsu stepped forward and reached into the box almost afraid of what she would pull out. When she retracted her hand she was almost relieved to see a fan much like Poke's. "I got a fan too!"
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Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 9:35 pm
"Awesome! We got matching sets!" She said, giving her the thumbs up. Though now that she thought about it, if they both had a set of fans...
...Why not? It wouldn't be such a bad idea. Hell the horsemen might even enjoy it.
"Say Mitsu..." She began. "...Why don't we try doing a dance together? We have matching fans, and it might be less intimidating if we're doing it at the same time." It might also be a little harder to do, but Poke was game. And it seemed like a fun idea, to her at least.
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Inu-Mitsu rolled 1 20-sided dice:
11
Total: 11 (1-20)
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Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 10:07 pm
"Uuuh, sure." Actually going up on stage with Poke instead of alone sounded a whole lot better. Mitsu clutched her fan close waiting for their turn before going up on stage.
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poke mattix rolled 1 20-sided dice:
5
Total: 5 (1-20)
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Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 10:54 pm
Once Mitsu had taken the stage, Poke followed suit, taking a spot next to the Lycan bit a little ways off. But upon standing there she had a few moments of 'sweet sally what kind of dance am I supposed to do?!', before the music started.
With no other ideas in mind, she tried to mimic the dance she had seen the other horsewomen do, although no where near as good. She also had to keep a eye on Mitsu, and try to keep in time with her movements as well. It was all very awkward for the dragoness, trying to do slow movements, waving the fan around, and basically do everything at once.
And then, when she least expected it, her foot steppe don the costume, and with a surprised grunt, she feel face first on the ground, the fan falling to rest ontop of her head.
Jack, she hoped they wouldn't mark Mitsu down..
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Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:16 pm
Mitsu had followed Poke onto stage and took her place beside the ghoul holding her fan tight. When the music started to play Mitsu tried to move though trying to concentrate on what Poke was doing as well as keep up with whatever she needed to do with the fan had her a little off beat. She shifted a little here, to late to be in time with the music, shift a little over there a little too early trying to catch up.
She was worried how badly she was doing but if anything she was already doing better than the day before. Sadly the same thing couldn't be said of Poke. While Mitsu had met a tragic end by getting tangled in her streamers Poke got tangled in her costumed and fit the ground with a thunk.
Mitsu immediately stopped and knelt beside the ghoul, not really caring that it was interrupting their dance. It looked like they were getting a bunch of giggles and laughs anyway.
"Are you okay?"
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Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:29 pm
Aside from a sore forehead and a bruised ego, Poke felt just dandy. ""Yup...I'm fine" She said to the floor, then pushing herself up to her knees while she rubbed her head. Her ears twitched at the sound of giggles and laughs from the other horsemen present. With a frown, she stood up, dusting off her costume, then glanced at the Professor before back at Mitsu.
"S..sorry about your dance, Mitsu" She said, feeling a little guilty she had stuffed up someone else's performance.
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Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 7:01 pm
"I...honestly don't think I was doing that much better," Mitsu reassured, offering a hand down to the ghoul to help her up.
"I fell last time, I got tangled up in the streamers." It didn't make Mitsu feel much better but perhaps Poke would feel a little more reassured. The dances weren't as easy as the horseman made them look.
"Do you want to try again?" Mitsu wasn't above giving the exercise another go.
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poke mattix rolled 1 4-sided dice:
4
Total: 4 (1-4)
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Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 10:51 pm
Judging from Mitsu's words, it seemed she hadn't fared much better in previous attempts at the dance. But at the same time, Poke got the feeling the werewolf was trying to help her feel better about her own mishap. It was a kind gesture, which had the desired effect.
"Streams? I'd imagine they would be pretty hard to work with, especially with this kind of dance" Poke said.
" And I'd be happy to have another go" Truth be told, she wouldn't mind doing this all day just to prove to the giggling horsemen she could dance. Walking over to the prop box, she fished around for another item. Her hands clasped on some soft material, and when she pulled it out, she had retrieved a strip of silk.
"Well...at least it's more pretty then streamers" She said, holding out the box for Mitsu.
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Inu-Mitsu rolled 1 4-sided dice:
3
Total: 3 (1-4)
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Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 11:09 pm
It seemed Poke was willing to give it another go. Smiling the lycan followed her toward the prop box to see if she could get something different. Reaching in she searched around but...her hand found nothing. The prop box was empty.
Drawing back her hand Mitsu looked at the prop box for a moment before looking to Poke her eyes simply saying 'It's empty.' After a second she shrugged since there was nothing to be done about it.
"It does look nicer than the streamers. Just be careful it doesn't get tangled around your feet."
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poke mattix rolled 1 20-sided dice:
3
Total: 3 (1-20)
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Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 11:16 pm
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Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 11:23 pm
Huh? There wasn't anything in there? Poke looked in the box to see if she could find something, but there wasn't. Had she taken the last prop? "Ah...It, would probably be easier to dance without holding something in your hands anyway" She said to try and reassure Mitsu, but she didn't seem worried about it.
"Don't worry, I'll be careful" She then said, moving back onto the stage, waiting for Mitsu to take her spot before beginning the dance once more. She moved around, using the silk as...well she wasn't quite sure, she just held the silk and, moved it about..trying to make it look somewhat graceful. At one point, she twirled around with the silk in one hand...
and got it tangled around her feet, tripping over it and landing in a heap on the floor.
...Yeah, could she go back to War now? She wanted to punch something.
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