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[saezuru]

I want to learn about meditation
I'm considering it for Sanguis

Give me anger-management ideas if you have any
Something that isn't punching people

Thanks.

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[saezuru]

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?

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[spacedisaster]

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?

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[saezuru]

[ 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. ]

[spacedisaster]

[ 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?

[saezuru]

[ 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?

[spacedisaster]

[ 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.

[saezuru]

[ 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? ]

[spacedisaster]

[ 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.