Nymph;

Nicole Lara Don't you know nothing good happens after midnight?

[suzannaocon-tookapill-blog]

”Thank you,” Suzanna said sourly. She knew that Nicole didn’t like her much, and if she was being honest, the feeling was more than a little mutual. She raised her jaw in a way she hoped came across as uncaring and crossed her arms across her chest. ”It was lovely to meet you, anyway. Are you going to go talk to him?”

[thedancingnymph]

She rolled her eyes again, shrugging her shoulders and smiling down at the other girl. "No, he looks boring. I don't waste time on anyone too scared to even admit they're looking. You can have him if you want him." Nicole made sure to phrase it as if she was giving the girl something, hoping it would pluck at her nerves.

[eleanor--park-deactivated201410]

Well if you ever run into her, she’s my sister. Wicks and Flames, well, I guess it is cute, but if it gives you any peace of mind, there wouldn’t be any sass from me.

[thedancingnymph]

Ugh, I like to be in charge. Customer service is way off the mark for me, it's why I love instructing my classes. I can kick out anyone who talks back.

[elizasteben-deactivated20151223]

I think we can do that, as long as I get to know what you do fo fun as well.

[thedancingnymph]

Or who I do for fun? That question is a lot more fun.

[thedancingnymph]

"Headphones on equals leave me alone."

[greeneyed-arden-blog]

"They’re a natural panty dropper!" 

Arden giggled at her friend’s response, given she was the youngest nymph in their family, she had a lot to learn in the ways of mischief. But what other mentor could compare to Nicole? Who was the first person since her mother to actually, truly care about her well being? “Careful? What’s there to be careful about, Nic? All I do is sing and dance, it’s not as if I’m plying my body in a back alley.”

[thedancingnymph]

Arden was the baby of the group. Nicole loved all of the nymphs, but she felt protective of Arden more than any of them, and she was fully aware of the dangers of street performing. Sure, if it came down to it, the other girls wouldn't let any act of harm go unpunished, but the idea of something happening to Arden in the first place filled Nicole with white hot rage.

"You just never know who is going to be walking down the street, Finn. Just keep your wits about you, you know? I know you can handle yourself but just- for me."

[thedancingnymph]

"Headphones on equals leave me alone."

[jamal-yadav-deactivated20141101]

Do you base all of your friendships on whether or not the other party enjoys country music?

Sexy, huh? I can work with that. It’s not too hard, so long as you have the right embouchure— Uh, positioning… Of your mouth. I started young, but definitely struggled at first. Once I got the hang of it, I knew I was never gonna give it up. Music is the only thing that’s made sense to me.

You could always drink decaf. I’m a coffee freak, so I’m sorry I can’t relate on that one.

[thedancingnymph]

It's an important deciding factor, yeah!

Ugh, me too! It's why I dance. I can just feel it with my whole body- like, it gets inside of you, you know? I don't understand how people can't be passionate about it, it can change your whole day, change your whole mood.

Okay well why don't I try decaf, Mr Coffee Nut? You can pick me out a nice drink.

[suzannaocon-tookapill-blog]

”So what do I call you then?” Suzanna dropped her hand from her hat and realised that someone was looking at them; she gave him a glance, and he turned away. ”You know, I think that guy was staring at you.” Suzanna met it as a bit of an apology, but wasn’t sure if it was received as such.

[thedancingnymph]

"My name is Nicole, but I'm not sure I want you to call me anything," she told her, folding her arms across her chest. Nicole glanced over to the man the other pointed out, smirking and rolling her eyes before she looked back to the girl. "Yeah, I think you're right. Nice way to try to change the subject."

[elizasteben-deactivated20151223]

I could take that into consideration Nicole.

I just finished my shift, was on my way home.

[thedancingnymph]

Why don't we walk together and you can fill me in on what you do for fun, Eliza.

[eleanor--park-deactivated201410]

I definitely agree with that. [she laughs] 

Ohm my deal. I work at Wicks and Flames as a sales associate and my life story? Well, it’s really not that exciting. I have a sister, Betty, you might know her.

[thedancingnymph]

Hm, Betty... I don't think so. But Wicks and Flames sounds cute. I don't know if I could deal with all of those customers giving me sass, though.

[dahcon]

I was aiming for the whole mysterious thing but hey, I usually suck at this. Why don’t I try this from the top, I’m Dahlia, you’re really pretty, can I have your name and number?

[thedancingnymph]

Usually I'm all for mystery, but I might want to keep you around.

I'm Nicole, you can have my number and you can tell me all about yourself, you big sweet-talker.

[suzannaocon-tookapill-blog]

Suzanna shifted on her feet slightly, not sure how to deal with the sudden outburst of anger from the other girl. She fiddled with the brim of her hat for a moment, thinking of a reply.

”I’m not saying you have to like it, I was just answering your question. Do you have a problem with that?”

[thedancingnymph]

"Yeah, I have a problem with that," Nicole said, smiling a sickly sweet smile at the girl that didn't come anywhere close to reaching her eyes, "Don't call me 'sweetheart', honey. I don't know you and you're already pissing me off."

[thedancingnymph]

"Headphones on equals leave me alone."

[greeneyed-arden-blog]

"Not before I charm a cute corrections officer into a back cell." [Arden giggled, raising her blonde brows up and down.] ”How abouut Necture’s Kitchen?”

"Mainly public disturbance, bursting out into impromptu performances in the middle of cafes, switching salt and sugars, tying shoelaces together." [Arden perked up, eyes bright, as Nicole asked her about her act. Even though she registered the slight smile, the nymph chose to ignore it and focus on the fact that Nic was actually willing to discuss it.] “It’s going so well Nic, everyone loves my songs!

[thedancingnymph]

"Well, when the chance for a Uniform arises," Nicole laughed, smirking and winking at the blonde. "Necture's Kitchen sounds good. Let's go."

"Tying shoelaces together? You're a regular riot, Finn. On a dark path to nowhere with tricks like those," she laughed, shaking her head. Her face fell a little when Arden told her about her act, but she forced a smile. "Well, your songs are good, Baby. But you're being careful, right?"

[eleanor--park-deactivated201410]

Square dancing, yeah I can see that being something most people wouldn’t like. I don’t see the point.

Thank you, but my deal? What do you mean?

[thedancingnymph]

There is no point. It's just- urgh [She shudders] And the music is just- urgh!

Your deal! What are you, what do you do, what's your life about?

[thedancingnymph]

"Headphones on equals leave me alone."

[greeneyed-arden-blog]

"What can I say? Gotta hit that mischief quota," [Arden replied with a cheeky smile. She practically bounced up and down with joy when Nic agreed to take her, if there was something she loved more than singing and her family, it was food.] “Scout’s honour I will trip and fall so you can get away.”

"Little, old me? Why of course I’ve been stirring up trouble! That and working on new songs for my act."

[thedancingnymph]

"And that's why you're the best, Finn. Don't worry, I'm sure a pretty little thing like you can charm you're way out of a cell. So where did you fancy going?"

"What trouble is that?" [Nicole frowned a little, still concerned about the dangers of Arden's street performing, but she didn't want to fight about it- not right now, not again.] "How's the act coming, baby?"

[eleanor--park-deactivated201410]

I’d say so.

Nice to meet you, Nicole. I’m Eleanor. You teach a dance class? What kind of dance?

[thedancingnymph]

Mostly modern, but I love most kinds of dance, you know? But not square. I don't even know why square dancing is a thing.

Eleanor- it's pretty enough. What's your deal, honey?

[dahcon]

Consider the number forgotten. Impatient looks hot on you. Let’s go. 

[thedancingnymph]

Everything looks hot on me, but you're not wrong. And complimenting me looks hot on you.

Are you going to ask my name at any point?

[elizasteben-deactivated20151223]

Well, it’s nice to meet you Nicole. Actually no, I don’t think anyone has ever told me that, but thank you for noticing it, I suppose.

[thedancingnymph]

Oh, definitely. You should come to my class.

So what do you do around here?

[suzannaocon-tookapill-blog]

”It’s normal of a doctors office; besides, perhaps someone you know doing it is more annoying,” Suzanna muttered. She couldn’t help but over hear the girls comment. She could have sworn that she had seen her around town at some point. ”Sweetheart.” Suzanna teased suddenly with a uncharacteristic smirk.

[thedancingnymph]

Nicole whipped her head around to face the other girl. She didn't appreciate her tone, and she wasn't one to just back down when somebody had something to say to her. She snarled.

"Just because it's normal doesn't mean I have to like it. Do you have a problem with that?"