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[earlofphantoms]

{Vincent is thumbing through certain records, humming to himself.}

The ballet. {He announces - as if that explains anything - before shuffling some papers to the side} I would like to gauge the interest in it. If you are intending on attending a show or if the idea of moving art excites you, we have much to discuss.

{He smiles secretly - a little charm never hurt anyone - and sets down the files.}

Dance paired with music can evoke many emotions. I know these...movies...exist, but they cannot possibly match the experience of seeing a show for yourself.

Don Quixote, Giselle, La Bayadère all relay magnificent tales that should not be missed.

Which reminds me...

Would you {the universal you} consider skating as a form of dancing?

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[earlofphantoms]

Nor would I! The arts are sorely neglected, but they oft reflect the heart of a culture.

{He tried his best to introduce his little sons to all sorts of activities when he was alive. Painting, music, the simple beauty of nature and architecture...}

They sound downright decadent. I do tire of the limitations society places on every aspect of life. Entertainment seems like it should be free of that, somehow.

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[ex_jelmazmo599]

I must admit that I've never heard it phrased in such a way before.

( But it makes a sort of sense, in her mind. To hear it put like this, Dany wishes for nothing more than to immerse herself in these dances and shows, to experience the true culture of this world. As she'd done to the best of her ability in other ways with the Dothraki and later, in Meereen. )

I've been breaking those limitations more often than not of late, my lord. Though I may be unable to dance myself, I know those women put their heart and soul into it. Is it not the same where you come from?

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[earlofphantoms]

Then you have not seen nearly enough! {The entertainment offered by London in particular - in his totally unbiased opinion - would be well worth her time to see and experience.} I wish I could bring you the opera, the ballet, the theater...

{Then there are sports. One can never be bored!}

I can aid you in learning a few dances - if your King does not mind? The waltz might be exciting for you.

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[ex_jelmazmo599]

Of that, you may be entirely certain, my lord; I truly have not. ( There'd scarce been an opportunity, growing up. And Meereen hadn't been abuzz with culture in terms of the arts. ) And I would see those things. More of what life has to offer people than war and hardship.

( These things must be what people do when there's peace. Part of her longs for it. )

I very much doubt he would, but if you wouldn't mind, I'd like him to join me so that he might learn, as well.

What manner of dance is the waltz?

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[earlofphantoms]

I shall amend that lack to the best of my ability, but seeing as resources are limited, we must settle for what is available. {And what he can recall from memory. He supposes he could play an instrument for her too - violin or piano. He is accomplished with both.} I am sorry you have seen any strife.

{He does what he can to ensure his country doesn't go to war. It's a full time job, but he supposes, most of the time, it is worthwhile.}

That is fine with me! If we cannot find a partner for him, he will need to suffer through me playing the lady.

{Which...he might or might not have done before.}