If you keep using that word, you're going to get what's coming to you.
[his hand feels good in Stede's. Better than it has any right to. He's about to put his other hand around Ed's waist but remembers that part of this is about teaching Ed of the finer things in life. He's never really enjoyed dancing, but he wants Ed to know what to do if he meets someone really special.]
Here. You're the lead. Which means your hand goes here. [and he takes Ed's free hand and settles it against his waist. It is very warm there and Stede is glad he has the scant protection of fabric]
And I'll put my mine here. [and he rests his hand on Ed's shoulder which is surprisingly solid] Now, you lead, and I'll follow. Set the pace, the steps, anything you like and I'll do my best to follow. [a wan smile] Just ...not too fast, please.
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If you keep using that word, you're going to get what's coming to you.
[his hand feels good in Stede's. Better than it has any right to. He's about to put his other hand around Ed's waist but remembers that part of this is about teaching Ed of the finer things in life. He's never really enjoyed dancing, but he wants Ed to know what to do if he meets someone really special.]
Here. You're the lead. Which means your hand goes here. [and he takes Ed's free hand and settles it against his waist. It is very warm there and Stede is glad he has the scant protection of fabric]
And I'll put my mine here. [and he rests his hand on Ed's shoulder which is surprisingly solid] Now, you lead, and I'll follow. Set the pace, the steps, anything you like and I'll do my best to follow. [a wan smile] Just ...not too fast, please.