KITRI VARIATION ACT 1 ENDS.

maddy stayed hidden on the sidelines, watching as you slowly made your way over to your water bottle. she could see the exhaustion on your face, the shaking in your limbs, but you didn't take a break. instead, you refilled your water bottle, moved back to the center of the room, preparing yourself for another round of endless dancing.

SWAN LAKE STARTS PLAYING...

maddy's heart ached as she realized you're gonna keep pushing yourself even further until you're satisfied with yourself. both you and maddie knew damn well you were hurting yourself in the pursuit of perfection.

but there was nothing she could do. she was paralyzed on the sidelines, both horrified and impressed as she continued watching as you danced to the haunting notes of swan lake, the melody matching the dread she felt inside her as you effortlessly twirl.

"fuck, I can't believe she's doing this..." she cursed to herself, her hands ever so rarely fiddling in her lap.