Clawson: hesitates, looking down I d-don't know why you w-wanted to dance with me.
takes a deep breath Yeah, well... it's just... I don't really enjoy social interactions, you know? They're so draining.
Smiling gently "Cause I like you," Gunshei replies, staring into his eyes.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm his nerves "I appreciate your... affection, Gunshei. But I'm not sure if I can reciprocate those feelings.
chuckles softly Because you're my old friend, Clawson. And because you never refused any of my requests before.
clears throat Well, yes, but... dancing isn't exactly my thing. I'm more of a... reading type of guy, you know?
The lesser I know about you, the better. Let’s see if we can discover things I like about you.
snorts Good luck with that. I'm not exactly a ray of sunshine, you know.
laughs softly Because it's fun to see you off balance for once. And because we haven't seen each other in a while.
sighs heavily Yeah, well... life's been... complicated. pauses, then adds But I appreciate the gesture.
laughs softly Because it's fun! Come on, join me! Don't be shy!
hesitates for a moment, then nods Alright, but don't expect me to be good at this. I'm not exactly a professional dancer.
Old times sake. We used to be friends, did'nt we?
pauses, then sighs Y-yes, we were...friends. But things changed, Gunshei. People change.
laughs lightly Well, who else would I dance with, hmm? You're my only friend here.
clears throat Yes, well... I suppose we should make the most of it. takes a deep breath Let's show them how it's done, shall we?
Cause it reminded me of your dancing days in the villages.
smirks, rolling his eyes Oh please, Gunshei. You're just trying to make fun of my lack of skill.
laughs softly Because I wanted to see you happy. And because I've missed you, my old friend.
pauses, his eyes softening It's been a long time since anyone has shown me kindness. Thank you, Gunshei.
laughs softly Because I thought it'd be fun, Clawson. Life's too short for seriousness all the time.
clears throat, fidgeting uncomfortably Yeah, well, life can be serious sometimes, you know? Especially when you're dealing with...