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[ It's video time. And Sasaki is wearing a blue police uniform because he is kind of working, and on his face he is wearing Harry Potter glasses. On his desk there are chocolates, cookies and candy which he'll never eat, and there are even flower crowns; someone save this man from his fans who happen to be teenagers or old ladies. ]

Hello everyone, specially to the new arrivals. I'm Haise Sasaki. Things are probably really confusing right now, so if you have any questions, let me know. I'll try my best to answer, plus I've been here for two years. [ Sasaki is a police officer and he considers this an important part of his job. ] There are also some F.A.Q's laying around, though a bit outdated. [ he will send links to this and this ]

Anyway, I was thinking thanks to the Gala: I used to have dancing lessons long ago and - don't mock it - it was actually a lot of fun. I already have one recruit - Hi, Riku - so if anyone would like to try, why not? I'm good at Waltz, by the way. [ and he just remembered: ] Also, might as well ask, I feel like I've read most books out there, so if you have suggestions, let me know. I'm into psychological themes, but I've even read books on martial arts and those are also fun. I'm fine with most genres.

[ alright, the fun part is over! Now onto serious business ] Finally, and unrelated to the other two topics. I have... many issues with my powers. [ they aren't "power", exactly. They are biology. ] In my world, I'm not allowed to use them, only under extreme circumstances, and they aren't seen with a good light. Which is normal, I'm not complaining about that. [ they are what make Sasaki a monster, after all ] But in this place, a lot of things happen and we need to be prepared, and I was told that maybe I should start using my powers more since they are a part of me.

For that reason, I was wondering if anyone would like to train with me, using my kagune. I need to warn you, it's a violent weapon, very malleable, sturdy, sharp too, and it can pierce through most materials. If you think you can handle it, I really would like a sparring partner.

And that's all, thank you for listening.

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[She has a lot of questions about this post. A lot. Where to even begin?]

You know, I always knew Riku looked like a prince. I didn't expect him to want to take the compliment so seriously...

[Instead of mocking Sasaki, she'll be kinda aiming her disbelieve on Riku instead. Yup. She will just...try to imagine it.]

How is he as a dance partner? If it's you and him, who leads? [Because you're both boys and she can't picture Riku leading for some reason.]

[ Sasaki laughs, amused ]

He isn't that bad at dancing really! And, I guess we take turns. last time, I lead, but he needs to learn that too.

He isn't...? Really?

[Again, she's having trouble picturing it all.]

I think learning to dance has a way of boosting confidence. The day he learns to lead, let me know! I want to see it. It'll be hard to believe otherwise!

[And with that said, she will smile a bit.]

I'm a little jealous he got to dance with you though. I didn't know you could. Can I ask for a dance the next time there is an event like the one in July?

Why don't you join us, Nike? I could dance with you all you want, to your heart's content. [ he is joking, but Sasaki means it, she can come along ]

[His invitation would have been accepted happily if it were just them.]

Are you sure? I mean, I wouldn't mind dancing with you to my heart's content, but I don't want to hog you away from Riku neither.

I am offering lessons to everyone. You included.

Then you're teaching everyone at the exact same time?

[Because that sounds worse now! She hasn't had dance lessons in over six months, and although she was getting better at it back home she was far too traumatize from the experience of a certain little princess describing her dancing to be similar to an ape.]

If people want to come together, sure? It'll probably a bit harder if the class gets a lot of people at the same time, though, since I'm only one.

...that's true. It'll be difficult to teach a class if there is too many students to keep an eye on.

[But she doesn't want to dance with Riku watching her though. She'll pout a bit at the thought.]

You don't have any other times available to dance with you though? I just don't... [She is quickly privatizing this conversation at this point now.] I don't want him or anyone to see I look like a mountain ape begging for scraps.

[Yes, she sounds slightly traumatize at the memory of a ten year old describing her dancing as.]

I know it'll be easy to tell that I use my levitating abilities to cheat... [And she just doesn't want that at all. She still has some pride as a princess.]

These dance classes weren't really meant to be a group thing. Riku and I are dancing alone, I don't think he'd want someone else watching him while he learns. [ naturally. Sasaki was the same when he first started too. ]

Groups and more people, are only if you really want to? Like I said, the more people, harder it gets to teach everyone. It's much easier if it's one on one.

If that's the case, then I want to dance with you alone. At a time that is most convenient for you.

[A weak laugh.]

Sorry in advance for all the pain I'll put you through.

Ah, don't worry! i'm pretty sturdy. [ quite literally, thanks to his nature ]

Alright, how about the weekend? Does that work for you, Nike?

Yeah. That works fine with me. Just let me know if you want to do this in the morning, afternoon, or evening hours to play around with my schedule. I don't want my job to get in the way.

During the afternoon sounds good.

In case you want to sleep in, too.

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