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Rebecca House [OC House MD] (youngesthouse) wrote in utr_logs,
@ 2009-03-01 14:51:00

Entry tags:

raymond wood, rebecca house, tara house

Who: Rebecca, Tara and Ray
What: Dancing
Where: Ray's studio
When: Saturday afternoon

The reappearance of Ray in her home universe was one that left Rebecca uncertain as to how to react. Part of her wanted to be happy and pretend he could be part of her family again but another, more cynical part of her mind instructed her not to get excited. Not to be happy because it could all turn out to be nothing. She'd left Benjamin with Jasper but had brought Tara with her since the young girl had proclaimed she wanted to go dancing too. With her daughter on her shoulders she stepped into the studio and glanced around thoughtfully.

It was different than the one she'd used when learning how to dance but had a few similarities. Style being one of them and the samba music in the background being another. As she made her way inside Tara squealed with glee, excited about this new place.

"Mummy!" She exclaimed. "I's wanna dance!"

"We'll dance in a little while, love. First we have to find our host." Rebecca stated gently, glancing up at her daughter who stuck her lower lip out in a pout.

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	charmingmenace 2009-02-28 08:51 pm UTC (link)
	Rebecca would likely realise very quickly Ray had no idea who she was. He was not the Ray she had known, years before. "And there you are. Oh." Ray smiled at the child. "Hello there, princess." He offered a slight bow. "How do you do?" (Reply to this) (Thread)

	youngesthouse 2009-02-28 08:54 pm UTC (link)
	Tara giggled and ducked behind her mother's head shyly when Ray said hi to her. Funny how such an outgoing toddler could become so shy. Though she did wave at him, giggling all the more. "Yes, I am." Rebecca knew Ray wasn't the same. However it was good to see and hear him anyway. "Rebecca House." She offered Ray her hand. "And this monkey on my back is Tara." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	charmingmenace 2009-02-28 09:23 pm UTC (link)
	"I am delighted to meet you both," Ray smiled. "Shall we get started? Did you have anything in particular in mind?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	youngesthouse 2009-02-28 09:25 pm UTC (link)
	Picking her daughter up she set Tara down on the ground, gently nudging her toward the dance floor. "Have fun, kid." Tara, giggling with glee, wandered onto the dance floor and began dancing around. Rebecca looked at Ray with blue eyes that were startlingly much like his own. "How about a samba?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	charmingmenace 2009-02-28 09:55 pm UTC (link)
	"Samba, hmmm." Ray rubbed at his chin, as if he needed to think about it. "Oh, yes. I do believe I know that one," he winked. Samba was his specialty, dance wise, Samba was his passion. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	youngesthouse 2009-02-28 09:59 pm UTC (link)
	Of course Rebecca knew that all too well. It was the main dance she had been taught through most of her childhood after all so she was quite good at it herself. Smiling a bit to herself she looked Ray over. "I assume you'll be my dance partner, then?" Though she glanced at Tara, keeping an eye on the curious toddler. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	charmingmenace 2009-02-28 10:28 pm UTC (link)
	"I do think that wise, as there are no others about," Ray said, giving her an incredulous look. "And Miss Tara is a bit too short, yet." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	youngesthouse 2009-02-28 10:56 pm UTC (link)
	"But she'd give you a run for your money, I bet." She grinned a little at her daughter and waved, the little girl waving back before returning to her flailing. Amused, Rebecca turned back to Ray and offered up her hand again. "Lets move onto the dance floor, then?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	charmingmenace 2009-02-28 11:11 pm UTC (link)
	"Show me what you're made of," Ray said. he spared a glance at Tara, though his focus was on the first few steps of the dance. After that, it was natural, instinctive, comfortable. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	youngesthouse 2009-02-28 11:21 pm UTC (link)
	Rebecca too focused on the first few steps, trying to get a read of how it was going to go. However once Raymond became comfortable she did too, easily moving with him. It was nice to finally be able to dance again, especially with a partner who could actually dance. She moved with Ray, smiling to herself as they took to the dance floor. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	charmingmenace 2009-02-28 11:52 pm UTC (link)
	He moved easily, the Samba being second nature to him, as natural as breathing. He swayed his hips, his feet graceful as a cat. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	youngesthouse 2009-02-28 11:55 pm UTC (link)
	Finally Rebecca could close her eyes and just get lost in the music. It felt natural to be dancing again, dancing with the shadow of her father. It was a greater connection, dancing, than anything else. Opening her eyes once the music faded she grinned, still swaying a little. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	charmingmenace 2009-03-01 10:46 am UTC (link)
	Ray nodded. The fact her style practically mimicked his didn't go unnoticed. "Wow. That was brilliant," he said after a moment. "Can I get you a bottle of water?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	youngesthouse 2009-03-01 11:44 am UTC (link)
	"I'll certainly take one." Rebecca answered, glancing down at Tara as the little girl came back and held onto her leg. "Mummy I danc-ed likes you and Mr. Way!" She exclaimed, smiling. "Yes. You were quite amazing, love." Rebecca ruffled her daughter's hair before glancing in the direction Ray had gone to get the water. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	charmingmenace 2009-03-01 02:39 pm UTC (link)
	"Might even have a future in it, if you wanted to pursue it," Ray said, waltzing back in with two bottles of water. He belatedly thought he should have gotten one for Tara, but she could share with her mother. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

youngesthouse
2009-03-01 02:44 pm UTC (link)

Accepting the bottle of water Rebecca opened it and then offered it to her daughter who carefully took a drink. She turned her attention to Ray, smiling.

"Well, if she is still interested in dance in a few years I'm certainly hoping she'll pursue it. How long have you yourself been dancing, Ray?" Of course she knew his general history but she wanted to hear it again. Might freak him out if she already knew things about him, after all.

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charmingmenace
2009-03-01 02:52 pm UTC (link)

Ray moved to a nearby bench and sat down, crossing his long legs at the ankle. He rubbed his hand over his face before starting to tell her the basic history, how he'd always been interested in dance, but hadn't pursued it because it was considered a woman's sport. He'd finally realised he was lying to himself, and bought videos by which he taught himself the Samba, among other traditional dances.

"In short, then, I've been actively dancing for about the last fifteen or twenty years. Not terribly long, in the grand scheme of things, of course, but long enough."

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	youngesthouse 2009-03-01 02:54 pm UTC (link)
	"You are certainly good at it. Especially for having taught yourself." Rebecca pointed out, taking the bottle of water from her daughter to have a drink before putting the cap on it. She'd remained standing through most of Ray's explanation but moved to sit beside him once he was done, stretching a little. Tara was simply looking around curiously. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	charmingmenace 2009-03-01 03:20 pm UTC (link)
	"Best way to learn, sometimes," Ray said with a shrug. "I do wish I had some toys about, for the little one." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

youngesthouse
2009-03-01 03:32 pm UTC (link)

"No, no. Its fine. She can entertain herself well enough at this point." The young woman eyed her daughter fondly and Tara glanced over, smiling, wandering over to them. She held her arms up and Rebecca picked up the toddler, holding Tara in her lap.

"Isn't that right, Tara?" Rebecca asked and the little girl merely giggled, glancing at Ray. "Do you give lessons, then?" She inquired after a moment, also looking to Ray.

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	charmingmenace 2009-03-01 03:56 pm UTC (link)
	"I do," Ray nodded. he took a drink of water and wiped his hand over his mouth. "I will, once I get the place up and running." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	youngesthouse 2009-03-01 04:33 pm UTC (link)
	"Then perhaps this is where I'll bring Tara. It will also be nice to have a place to dance again. My boyfriend likes watching me dance but he isn't one for joining in." Rebecca smirked faintly at the mental image of Jasper dancing the samba with her. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	charmingmenace 2009-03-01 06:11 pm UTC (link)
	"I'm looking forward to a grand opening, once I build up a staff." He shrugged. "I doubt it will take very long a tall." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	youngesthouse 2009-03-01 06:15 pm UTC (link)
	"If you need help, do let me know. As long as I can bring the kids along I have a lot of spare time." Since she'd had Benjamin, Rebecca had given up on being a full time doctor. She preferred to stay home with her children. Mind she still did consults but over-all she was a stay at home mom. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	charmingmenace 2009-03-01 06:27 pm UTC (link)
	"I will certainly keep you in mind," Ray nodded. He wasn't sure how he felt about the kids, he had never really been around children. Tara seemed well behaved, but still. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	youngesthouse 2009-03-01 06:32 pm UTC (link)
	"Don't worry. My other little one is only a year old. He doesn't do much but eat and sleep." Rebecca had seen the way he'd glanced at Tara who was playing with the water bottle. She glanced at Ray and smiled brightly. "Benny is borwing!" Tara proclaimed. (Reply to this) (Parent)