[ He's worked very hard on his composure, over the years, and come a decent distance in the last few, but even at that first, minor allowance, his demeanor shifts unmistakably. Hopeful - he looks hopeful, hesitantly to begin with and then almost beamingly by the end.
It was, naturally, a very real fear of his that, even should the dancer accept his unusual proposition, there might still have been a steep price to name for the favor. But to try - if that's really all, there's no need to hesitate a moment in giving his answer. The hand that isn't fast on his support raises in a fist to his chest, testament to whatever passes for youthful eagerness in a tin toy soldier. ]
O-Of course! I will! I may not be the fastest learner, but I promise I'll do my best.
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It was, naturally, a very real fear of his that, even should the dancer accept his unusual proposition, there might still have been a steep price to name for the favor. But to try - if that's really all, there's no need to hesitate a moment in giving his answer. The hand that isn't fast on his support raises in a fist to his chest, testament to whatever passes for youthful eagerness in a tin toy soldier. ]
O-Of course! I will! I may not be the fastest learner, but I promise I'll do my best.