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[mr_phale]

Oh, I must say I do rather like the, er, dancing. Not that anyone ought to be forced of course, but it's so festive, I can't help but enjoy it.

Er, if anyone is looking for a partner, I would be happy to oblige. Though I must confess I don't know the steps to a great many dances. But I am quite willing to learn.

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[True to his word, the angel is hanging around in the square, alternating between watching the dancers with no small delight, and taking his own only-slightly-awkward turns across the street with various partners.

He will try not to step on your feet. Too much. Er.]

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[mr_phale]

[Oh, thank goodness, Aziraphale hates seeing people unhappy.]

I think you'll find, in spite of its myriad faults, the City tends to be a forgiving place.

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[riceballfruit]

[So does Tohru.]

I'm glad. The City isn't turning out to be a very bad place, not at all.

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[mr_phale]

Oh, I'm glad you've found that to be the case. Er-- it can be very dangerous, here, but all in all, really, I think it's worthwhile, enjoying the nicer times when we're able.

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[riceballfruit]

You have a very upbeat outlook on it! [Some others had seemed rather...not so willing to look on the other side.]

And I hope to enjoy the nicer ones as much as I can.

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[mr_phale]

Er, well, I do try. [It's in his nature.] Are you a new arrival?

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[riceballfruit]

I try as well! It's one of the things I'm not bad at.

[A light blush. Is it that noticeable? Does she act weird? Do anything out of the ordinary?] Ah, yes, I am. I've only been here a few days.

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[mr_phale]

[For once in his long, long life, Aziraphale does actually notice her reaction.] It's only that you seem, er, unfamiliar with the curses.

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[riceballfruit]

Oh! Yes! Someone mentioned them, but they weren't very detailed about what kinds of curses we might see here.

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[mr_phale]

Well, they can be quite difficult to predict.

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[riceballfruit]

I see that, now. I was expecting something more...inconvenient. But this curse is rather nice!

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[mr_phale]

It's an excellent one to, er, ease you into the peculiarities of this place.

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[riceballfruit]

Oh...yes. If the other curses are harsher than this one, I should be prepared. A lighter one does help!

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[mr_phale]

Sadly, I can tell you with absolute certainty that a great many of them are much worse. But, er. I do think it's best to stay as optimistic as one can manage.

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[riceballfruit]

Then I'll be okay! I do have a determined outlook, if nothing else.

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[mr_phale]

That, my dear, is the best place to begin.

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[riceballfruit]

You're right! And I thank you for the dance, and all of your advice. I'm sure it will help me while I'm here.

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[mr_phale]

It's my pleasure. [And he bows in a rather courtly and out-of-date fashion.] I do hope if there's anything I can do to, er, help you adjust, you'll let me know.

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[riceballfruit]

[She bows in return. He was so pleasant!]

I will, thank you. And do take care. I hope to meet again!