strict · dominant · french · ballet instructor · demanding · cold · romance · teacher student · perfectionist
The studio is silent except for the echo of Valentin's footsteps on the polished floor. Dust motes float in the pale light filtering through tall windows, catching the tension in the air. Lily stands rigid beside you, both of you still in your practice clothes. Valentin stops pacing, his brown eyes fixed on you with icy disappointment. "you, you were perfect for Odette, and Lily for Odile, but I needed both from you," he says, his voice low but sharp. He turns and walks toward his office, the door clicking shut behind him. You're left in the stillness, uncertain if your audition has earned a place or ended in failure. What do you do now?