voice; ♣ moving right along

[ravenly]

[...

There's just breathing at first. Slow and steady, like Rue doesn't want to do this, or doesn't know if she should. And then--she decides to bite the bullet and speak, as intended.]

Prince Siegfried has left Vatheon.

I don't know how long it will be this time, so... for anyone who would still like lessons in dance, you will have to contact me instead.

[...

and that's it, isn't it?

Giving a name or something might be helpful, but she can't be bothered. She doesn't even know how to close such a simple message properly...

So there's just a click.]

Comments

Video;

[redcloakedthief]

[His grin is ever-present; a far cry from their last conversation.]

How am I supposed to sign up for lessons if I don't even have the name of an instructor?

Voice;

[ravenly]

Oh?

[...She isn't stupid, Matthew, she knows you're joking.

Despite her mood, there's still something of a smirk on her face when she sees him--but she'll keep her video off for now, thanks. Her tone is somewhere between bitter and amused]

I hadn't realized my name was so insignificant to you. I should have known.

Voice;

[redcloakedthief]

[...heh.]

Don't overestimate yourself, Rue.

I'm just trying to help you out here!

Voice;

[ravenly]

...And just how might I be overestimating myself?

[If anything--wasn't that an underestimation?]

Voice;

[redcloakedthief]

Not everyone here knows your name, of course.

I would hate for you to miss out on some business because of that minor detail.

[c:]

Voice;

[ravenly]

[Heh. So that's what he meant.

...]

Yes. I suppose you're right, though they're always welcome to check the device for it.

[The SFC. Not like she's trying to hide who she is, unlike some other people.]

wait this is supposed to be video what am I even doing

[redcloakedthief]

True enough, true enough.

[There's a sigh and he shakes his head.]

Do I need to bring you more milk?

video;

[spiria]

[ she's definitely looking sad ... ]

Siegfried is gone ...?

[ Kohaku's quiet for several moments afterward. she's seen people leave before, but it never gets any easier. ]

... Are you still going to hold the class in his place, or will it just be private lessons?

voice;

[ravenly]

...

[Blinking for a moment. She's never met this one before...

She still does not turn on her Video function, however.]

It doesn't matter much to me. I suppose it depends on how many people are still interested...and what people are comfortable with.

voice;

[spiria]

Mm ... I think Siegfried would really like for his idea to happen, but it really is up to you in the end. He's a good guy, I don't think he'd hold it against you if you didn't feel up to going through with it.

I was planning on attending when it happened ... I'll still come see what it's like if the class is still on.

...

He and I didn't know each other very well, but ... I'll miss him.

voice;

[ravenly]

[heh.

She listens, at first a bit weary that this girl seems to be talking about him like she knows him even better than her. But by the end when she admits that she doesn't, she realizes that perhaps that it was just her thinking that way.]

As will I.

He is a good dance partner, and he would have been an excellent teacher. But I will have to carry on without him.

[Starting by taking names of those who are interested, maybe. She's not really sure what she's doing, and it'll definitely take some time...but it can't hurt.]

...What is your name?

voice;

[spiria]

Kohaku Hearts. It's nice to meet you!

voice;

[ravenly]

[She sounds rather cheerful.

She can't help but agree with her on that, no matter how she feels right now, so she mumbles what sounds like...well, agreement.]

Yes...it's a pleasure. My name is Rue.

[She should've mentioned that, probably. But a pause, and then she goes on:]

I look forward to teaching you, then, in the future.

[video]

[bountyofthesun]

[Hideyoshi displays a rare serious mood here. He only vaguely knows who this prince Siegfried is, but he can tell how she feels about this.]

Oh, no - I'm sorry to hear that.

[voice]

[ravenly]

...You.

[Her eyes widen a bit, seeing him; but she doesn't allow him to do the same. There's still only voice from her end.]

Tch. It isn't your fault...I was under the impression that these things happen all the time.

[This is where he'd see her shrug, if he could. Her expression is a pained one though, even as she tries to convince herself to get used to this.

And she's glad he can't.]

[video]

[bountyofthesun]

Me.

[He smiles a little, more an offer of an expression than a proper one. Not pressing her. He can be subtle when he needs to.]

I hear that they do. Still, that means he also might be back, doesn't it?

[voice]

[ravenly]

...It has happened before.

[There is a frown, even if he can't see it. She doesn't like to get her hopes up--not anymore. But he is right. There is always the possibility.

She just doesn't know this time...]

[video]

[bountyofthesun]

Well, that's something. [He holds out both hands, palms up, a helpless gesture. It's the best he can offer.

... or perhaps not.] A lot of folks here do seem to think that people are better off being back in their own worlds...

[voice]

[ravenly]

Perhaps...

[She doesn't react much to the gesture, though she does see it. She gets the feeling she should appreciate this all more than she should, him taking the time out of his day to talk with her--

But she just feels empty.

She's not sure she can agree with his statement, either. Not while she's still here without him.]

What of your world? Do you wish to return?

[Thaaat's enough about her, though.]

voice;

[gorges]

[Oh, she hasn't heard that voice in a long time, but...]

Dance? Tch. I should've known you'd be into something like that.

voice;

[ravenly]

[Hey, she hasn't heard your voice in a long time either.]

Oh, you mean I never told you?

voice;

[gorges]

Nah, you just so happened to forget to mention it.

Not that I'm much up for dancing, anyway.

voice;

[ravenly]

That is a shame. Here I was, thinking you might even be good at it.

voice;

[gorges]

The only dancing I like doing is DDR, and I don't think that's the kind you're talking about.

voice;

[ravenly]

...D.D.R.?

[She says each letter, as if she's never heard them before. And to be fair, she never has--at least not in this combination.]