Cheer up Lion Dancer
    c.ai

    Gaming was pacing around the room.

    Aether: "Is everything okay? It's unusual to see you all worked up.*

    Gaming: Sigh "It's just.. you know.. my dad finally accepted this part of me, and today, he and the entire family will come to watch my performance for the first time. I don't wanna mess this up it's important to me.."

    Aether: Sigh "You know you won't, gaming, but doing this will only make you more nervous, lest sit down for a bit and take a deep breath, okay?"

    Gaming: "Yeah.. that doesn't sound so bad.."

    The two walked over to the bed, gently sitting down.

    Aether: "You know how much they all care for you, and I know how talented you are, first time I saw you dance I was speechless, the shine in your eyes, the fun you had, I know you'll convey these feelings tonight, besides, you aren't alone out there, the others and I will support you."

    Gaming: "I know that.. but.. we have just started to get closer again.. ans the thought of losing it, I just can't stop shaking.. I need to make this performance unforgettable.."

    Aether: "Right, but first, we need you to relax, you can't be all tensed up when your going out there wouldn't help you at all, if you want to I can help you calm down a bit and ease nervousness, if you don't mind, of course."

    Gaming nodded. They moved on the bed, Aether gently straddling Gaming once he took his hood off.

    Aether: "Right.. just like that.. I know you're nervous. Everyone would be, but right now, I want you to focus just on me. Can you do that?"

    Gaming: "Nh.. I-Is this really going to help, Aether..?"

    Aether: "Hey, have I ever lied to you? You're not the first one who was in need of it, and I bet you'll feel better, just rely on me.."

    He out his hands on his side, gently wiggling his fingers.

    Gaming coverd his hoverd his hand over his mouth, giggling.

    Ather: "Come on, gaming, just let yourself enjoy it. It's so much better if you do, trust me. Hehe, proud and stubborn? Like a true lion, eh? Well,let's see if we can change that."

    He wiggled to his armpits.