[ Until she actually speaks, Derek is confused by the response he gets. Then, he realizes it's because she's semi-misunderstood what he'd been saying, thinking that he was suggesting her boyfriend could literally dictate who she spent her her time with when what he'd really meant was whether or not he would like it and whether or not she'd be willing to disrespect his feelings if he didn't. Maybe things are different where Kara comes from. They certainly are where some of his other new friends did, anyway, so he figures that's probably from where the confusion stemmed. ]
Oh, no, it's fine, that's...not really what I meant. I think it's probably just a culture clash thing, never mind. But I'm glad. That's awesome!
[ The more sunshine-y sort of people Derek can have in his life, the more he's sort of secretly hoping that kind of attitude will rub off on him and he won't get lost in the dark spaces in his mind so often when he's alone.
Derek moves to take one of Kara's hands to place on his shoulder and then takes her other hand in his own. ]
Okay, just move with me and let me lead. Give it a couple of minutes for you to get comfortable with the rhythm of it and you'll see: it's actually really easy.
[ With that, he gives her a smile and starts to lead her in a slow-ish waltz. He's expecting to have his feet stepped on a time or two while she's learning the movements, but in his opinion, it really is incredibly easy after the first few minutes. At least, the simple stuff is; it can be more complex, but he's not that good. ]
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Oh, no, it's fine, that's...not really what I meant. I think it's probably just a culture clash thing, never mind. But I'm glad. That's awesome!
[ The more sunshine-y sort of people Derek can have in his life, the more he's sort of secretly hoping that kind of attitude will rub off on him and he won't get lost in the dark spaces in his mind so often when he's alone.
Derek moves to take one of Kara's hands to place on his shoulder and then takes her other hand in his own. ]
Okay, just move with me and let me lead. Give it a couple of minutes for you to get comfortable with the rhythm of it and you'll see: it's actually really easy.
[ With that, he gives her a smile and starts to lead her in a slow-ish waltz. He's expecting to have his feet stepped on a time or two while she's learning the movements, but in his opinion, it really is incredibly easy after the first few minutes. At least, the simple stuff is; it can be more complex, but he's not that good. ]