#9, Dance

Take the Lead

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"No."

"Reno, this is not the time for jealousy."

"I said no."

Rude turned to look exasperatedly at Tseng, who was busy looking away and trying not to laugh. No help there.

"It's just a quick infiltration mission Reno. I'd stand out too much if my dance partner was a man."

"So you'd rather dance with Elena, then?"

Rude couldn't tell if you Reno was actually being sulky or treating the whole thing as a colossal joke behind those large green eyes.

"She's a woman. You aren't."

"I'd look better in a dress than Elena any day!"

…Well he could