( The next thing he knows, he's on his feet and he's slow to move, really not having expected this at all. He's never danced before-- ever-- but he's seen people dance before. He'd always thought it was beautiful and they'd seem so happy and peaceful but now, he feels like he's learning how to walk all over again.
Without really thinking, one foot moves in front of the other and back again as he watches Kogarasumaru carefully. He's always one or two steps behind, his movements awkward and hesitant. At least, when he doesn't know where to move his feet, there is a small fox to guide him the best she can. She makes his feet move so he won't step on her, even if he comes close a few times.
It's hard to tell if he's really enjoying it. He's taking it far too seriously right now, )
Close your eyes as you move. Just hold my hand and feel. It's alright if you don't do it correctly.
[Something that might be hard to understand but he's willing to encourage to help his child to realize that it isn't failure to not be essentially perfect. Better still that he's not doing anything wrong right now either. They're only meant to be enjoying themselves.]
And his grip on Kogarasumaru becomes tighter. Not so tight that it would hurt (he’s careful not to hurt him) but enough for anyone to be able to tell that he’s nervous. And maybe it doesn’t show on his face, which still manages to look rather composed at first glance, but he’s definitely worried. Even if it isn’t important to to do things correctly, he still feels like he must. Failure is not acceptable and he only wants to give his best. Perhaps this is something he can relate to when it comes to the katana spirits.
With his eyes closed, he manages the best he can— hesitating a little more, moving too soon in other places, but every now and then... he gets one of the easier moves right. Of course, it isn’t satisfactory enough and he let’s go of his hand, opening his eyes and stepping away, bowing his head deeply, )
[He stops, his head tilting to the side. In that moment he looks very much the bird that he's named for. A lovely crow wondering what there is an apology for. Largely because he has a feeling that Hakusan thinks it's necessary when it really isn't.
( Which is what he's supposed to do. He follows orders and instructions. If he can't do that, then it's a failure. He doesn't really seem to react to him leaning forward, staying as stone-faced as ever but that question.... it's subtle but his brow knits closer together just slightly and he frowns.
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Without really thinking, one foot moves in front of the other and back again as he watches Kogarasumaru carefully. He's always one or two steps behind, his movements awkward and hesitant. At least, when he doesn't know where to move his feet, there is a small fox to guide him the best she can. She makes his feet move so he won't step on her, even if he comes close a few times.
It's hard to tell if he's really enjoying it. He's taking it far too seriously right now, )
... Like this?
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[Something that might be hard to understand but he's willing to encourage to help his child to realize that it isn't failure to not be essentially perfect. Better still that he's not doing anything wrong right now either. They're only meant to be enjoying themselves.]
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And his grip on Kogarasumaru becomes tighter. Not so tight that it would hurt (he’s careful not to hurt him) but enough for anyone to be able to tell that he’s nervous. And maybe it doesn’t show on his face, which still manages to look rather composed at first glance, but he’s definitely worried. Even if it isn’t important to to do things correctly, he still feels like he must. Failure is not acceptable and he only wants to give his best. Perhaps this is something he can relate to when it comes to the katana spirits.
With his eyes closed, he manages the best he can— hesitating a little more, moving too soon in other places, but every now and then... he gets one of the easier moves right. Of course, it isn’t satisfactory enough and he let’s go of his hand, opening his eyes and stepping away, bowing his head deeply, )
I apologize.
( He isn’t worthy to dance with Kogarasumaru. )
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[He stops, his head tilting to the side. In that moment he looks very much the bird that he's named for. A lovely crow wondering what there is an apology for. Largely because he has a feeling that Hakusan thinks it's necessary when it really isn't.
Such a sweet child.]
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It is a failure.
( His attempt to follow along and learn to dance. )
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[Long nails come up to painted lips as he leans forward while he gazes at him, curious to say the least.]
Who said such a thing to you?
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( Which is what he's supposed to do. He follows orders and instructions. If he can't do that, then it's a failure. He doesn't really seem to react to him leaning forward, staying as stone-faced as ever but that question.... it's subtle but his brow knits closer together just slightly and he frowns.
Who...? )
I do not understand...
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[He knows that the answer is no one. This is a punishment that Hakusan has inflicted upon himself. His own personal scolding as it were.]
I do not recall hearing anyone say so.