How Green Becomes Wood

"Hello Mary," Dark said, keeping her at a distance close enough to not be awkward, but without the same quiet friendliness that he had shown Ciara, although he was do restrained it was not immediately clear there was a difference. Once they were on the dance floor, though, he presented his hand to her in an almost princelike way so they could start their dance in earnest.
 
"It remains to be seen," Dark replied, putting his hand on her upper back. He was more than able to lead her that way, and honestly for a quicker dance he felt it a bit easier, but mostly just felt more comfortable holding a stranger that way.
 
Mary happily let him lead the way, smiling in sheer delight at his ability as they started to dance. Her assumption that he could dance was proven right, and any reservations that she had that he might be slow because of his size were soon banished. She laughed happily when they spun, having a lot of fun. She wasn't used to having such a tall partner, but she quickly adjusted for it.

Mary's friend, Heather, was waiting in the wings for her turn when the song ended.

Ciara had a couple of men cautiously ask her, but she declined in favor of waiting for a slower song. A third man was willing to wait for the slow song, and they stood watching the dancers and chatting quietly.
 
Dark easily spun her around and danced with her across the floor, making very good use of his years of dance lessons. He made some polite conversation with her, but also let his mind wander as much as it could while still remaining focused on the dance. Since he was so much taller than this woman, he imagined what it would be like when his daughter was this tall, and really looked forwards to when he could dance with her like this. It'd save his back, for one thing.

When it ended, he thanked Mary courteously, and did not realize someone else already had designs on him.
 
"As you wish," Dark replied, obliging her to another quick dance. It really was a good thing, he supposed, Daizi had him learn the quick step. It wasn't too his preference, and even now, when the music suited the style, he was by no means following the conventions exactly, but he could keep up and make his partner at least seem to be. Inwardly, he very much wished Daizi was there. Had she been, he would only dance with her, and Ciara, he supposed.
 
Heather enjoyed herself very much, and she told Dark that he was a fantastic dance partner. It was the most fun she'd had in a long while! She didn't really try to hit on him, but it was obvious she liked him. Even so, she did her best to stay refined. He was Ciara Cunningham's guest, after all.

The next song was a slow one, and Mrs. McCoy had cut ahead of Kimberly. "If your feet are up for it, I would love a dance with you," she told him.
 
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