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[ Doumeki stares at this for a moment. He can't picture himself dancing, but then his imagination is pretty boring. ]

I can't dance. I don't have any rhythm.

[ It's all a matter of not caring what you look like while dancing, really. ]

More reason to start and learn then. You won't know if you enjoy it until you try it.

Staying focused on learning new steps might keep you from thinking about what made you lose your temper.

[ See, that would make sense, but unfortunately Doumeki sucks at having fun so he'd probably only do it if he's given the right instructions. ]

Maybe.

That might be a good alternative. What kind of dances do you recommend?

[ Peter's an expert when it comes to trying to help people to have fun and relax, so he's not giving up so easily. ]

Oh man, where do I even start? I know quite a lot of dances and moves myself, there's just so many to pick a favorite. There's Hip-hop, Disco, Waltz, Slow Foxtrot, Tango, Quickstep... Then there's just moves: The Bump Dance, the Hustle, the Bus Stop, anything done by the Jackson or Madonna...

Since you're new to this, I'd usually recommend starting with something slow but if you really want to work on anger-management, then something fast and quick will help you more. Ala Footloose.

Dancing it's something that needs to be seen, though, I can't really explain the moves to you through text.

[ If anyone can do it... ]

I don't know what those words mean.

You said there were steps? Tell me the steps

[ True that. ]

They're dance genres and movements, give me a second...

[ So he an turn on the video. There's a man with curly strawberry blond hair giving the camera a short wave and a smile. ]

Hello! I'm Peter Quill but around the galaxy they know me as Star-Lord. At your service.

Hi.

Nice to meet you, Quill-san.

Are you going to dance?

[ God, he is just so dry. ]

[ Peter can handle text, he figures out the other person is just shy or something. And apparently japanese? ]

Likewise. Just Peter is fine, really.

I was thinking about showing you one of the steps I was talking about before. We could start with the moonwalk, it's easy enough to master.

I know how to do it with my boots on but for beginners, it would be better if you are only wearing socks. It would make it easier to glide across the floor. I'll explain the steps in a moment but the movement is this one..

[ Peter is his living room and the floors are clear so it doesn't take him more than a few seconds to do the moonwalk. He disappears from view while doing so but shows up again a moment later. ]

Ever seen that one before?

Peter-san.

[ He's always formal, I'm sorry. ]

Okay.

[ He does indeed watch him, paying close attention to his moves. Does that really count as dancing? ]

I think so. Is it harder than it looks?

[ But technology can also be taught, so Peter's going to try. ]

Okay, Peter-san then. What's your name? And do you see a button on the screen that resembles a videocamera? If you click it maybe I'll be able to see you too.

Depends on how good you are at following steps. The common mistake that people make while trying to do this move is not keeping the right heel on the ground.

Let's go step by step. First you put all your weight on the ball of the foot you intend to keep still. Then all you do is slide your other foot backwards. The trick is to keep one foot flat, push back with the ball of your other foot, and slide back with your flat-foot heel to the ground.

[ Sounds like a handful while explained, so Peter is going to do the movement veeeeery slowly for him to see. ]

OK.

[ Since he showed his face, he can probably try and figure out the video function. Poor Doumeki definitely had a flip phone before he got here, but he figures it out. Now Peter will get to enjoy his deadpan live and in color. Oh and since it's Sanguis he has dog ears on the top of his head. ]

Chikara Doumeki. Just Doumeki is fine.

[ He listens intently as Peter goes on about the steps. This guy wants him to dance on camera, huh. Guess he's gonna try, then. Well, except the camera isn't pointed at his feet or anything, so it's not like Peter can tell if he did it right. ]

Like that?

Hello there. A pleasure to meet you, Doumeki.

[ It's not a terrible deadpan expression, Peter was already expecting someone serious and polite. But the fact that the other man is willing to try dancing is a good sign. His girlfriend also sprouts dog ears for the same reason so, after the initial surprise, Peter realizes that they're both Sanguis. ]

The camera is a little too close, man, so I couldn't see your feet. Maybe leave the communicator bracelet on top of a table or a shelf and take a few steps back?

[ If his boss saw him dancing he'd probably fall over laughing. Doumeki has a way of looking bored even when he's doing something 'fun.' ]

Got it.

[ He does as instructed, setting the communicator on a table so that his feet are in the shot. Sure, you can't see his face anymore, but that's fine. ]

So, like this?

[ He does indeed try a simple moonwalk. It's........ very slow. And not quite right. But there's an attempt. ]

[ Aw, poor man. Well not everyone is as easily excited about dancing as Peter is. But Doumeki is still attempting to dance, so props to him, even if the angle isn't perfect. ]

That's a good start! Just be careful with your balance. You seem like a tall guy, so increase the width between your legs and feet until you feel stable. If you feel more secure on your feet that will help you move quickly the next time. Why don't you repeat this movement a couple of time and then I'll show you the next step?

[ He's very rarely excited, so this is probably as good as it's going to get. ]

Ok.

[ Those are all solid points so he's able to adjust pretty well. A few more tries and he's... well, passable. There's still no rhythm or joy to it, but he's got the move, kinda. ]

Now what?

[ It's a bit like trying to teach Drax how to dance, so Peter can manage. Excited or not, Doumeki has yet to hang up on him. ]

Now the next steps, it shouldn't be too hard.

[ Peter makes sure his own camera is also angled right first. Then he explains the movements to finish the whole dance and does them himself to show Doumeki the right position to place his feet. ]

It looks a bit sillier without music but it's a fun move and it usually gets people to smile when you do it right. Or it impresses them.

[ That's not too far off the mark, probably. ]

Is it impressive?

[ Sorry, he doesn't really get the appeal. But he is trying, so maybe some part of him does kind of get it? ]

[ If only Drax were here. Seeing these two interact would be something. ]

I don't recommend you using this as a conversation opener but it can be a fun thing to do when you're hanging out with friends or just being silly.

[ If Doumeki is capable of such a thing. ]

Even if you only do it in private, focussing on getting the steps right will help to forget about the anger and other things troubling you.

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technology isn't his forte

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