"Oh yeah? Lets have a match then, or we could be a team and defeat the enemies eh?" Henric suggested, wiggling his eyebrows. He might not be as good as Kace at playing games, but he would accept the challenge anytime anywhere whenever there were games involved. Yup.

"Brilliant! I have one of these too back home but mostly virtual games, can't believe we get to play this, I miss it!"Henric exclaimed excitedly. Then Kace started to ask him if he was a muggleborn, Henric couldn't help feeling apprehensive talking about his past to him. But if it was Kace, Henric didn't feel the need to hide it anymore.Nobody aside his pet brother owl and his muggle parents knew that he wasn't a muggleborn.He wished he was though, so he didn't need to hide the fact that he was adopted.Should he let him think he was...that what he usually told his friends...no matter how close they were...But Henric didn't want to hide in the shadows of his past everytime he was asked that question.

Henric sighed and stared at the game in front,"No...maybe...I'm not even sure myself mate...I might have been one at one point but who knows...I was adopted...I don't even know who my birth parents are so yeah..."he smiled weakly. There....he said it. He hoped Kace wouldn't treat him differently if he was.

SWEET MERLIN'S BEARD.

Nat just about gave Lux a heart attack. Heart hammering, the redhead had practically jumped. After letting herself calm down, she smiled. At least she was welcome here and not treated like a weird stalker or something. "I saw you come in here, and was curious." Nothing wrong with that, right? If there was, she could totally leave.

Glancing at the laptop screen, she could see that it was all booted up and ready to go. "Now you can check Twitter if you have one of those!" She had one and used it sometimes. It was a lot of fun. She wasn't sure what the site had to do with birds, but that didn't really matter. "You kind of get used to being without wifi for a while." And at least there were other methods of communication, even if they weren't as quick and easy.

Kace liked the way this kid thinks. "You know what we could be a team. You are so right but I wanna do a match first and see how my opponent is.." he smirked and wondered how Henric would step up to the challenge. Come on Henric show Kace what you got. "I know mate me neither. I can't believe we get to play it. This is why I love to go home because I can play as much video games as I want. I mean I am doing well in school because I don't have distractions." he told him honestly. When he asked Henric if he was muggleborn, he knew it was a sensitive subject because it took a while for him to answer. Maybe he shouldn't have asked it?

Then he really felt bad. "Oh man I am soo sorry. I didn't know. I mean I feel like a bloody merlin idiot. I should have been more sensitive." I mean he should have known everyone has different history and pasts. He wasn't treating him differently at all. Some people just didn't know. "You know what you are here though and I am glad you are mate. I am sure your birth parents would have been really proud of you for going to Hogwarts.." he smiled proudly and pat him on the back. Then as soon as he looked at the screen he was shot. HE WAS SHOT!? Gahhh this game was gonna be the death of him one day. "You know when you are not looking it when the computer players get you.." he sighed and now was out for revenge.

Henric laughed at the distraction part. "I beg to differ, Kace...I feel I have more distractions here then I have back home..."he grinned, subconsciously rubbing his forehead with his fingers. He didn't want to elaborate more on the topic, but he was sure it was due to a certain fifth year hufflepuff who has been clouding his thoughts lately.

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"No...not at all Kace, you're not...don't think yourself that, honestly...I feel relieved...you're the first person I've told, I haven't told anyone else about it...they still think I'm a muggleborn and I let them..."he told Kace in a solemn tone. Henric felt bad for hiding it from his friends, he just wasn't brave enough to do that yet, no matter how hard he tried to take it positively.Not many wizards of his kind appreciate the idea of being adopted by muggles. Hence, his apprehensiveness and fear of rejection again. He loved his adopted family, they saved him from destitution, he owed them his life and would protect them at all cost if he must. However Kace was graduating soon, he also felt like he owed him something in return for the friendship they shared.

"I'm glad too..."Henric replied, smiling a little as he felt the pat on the back by his friend, Kace. The game was back on again, Kace's game character was killed by the enemy! Henric couldn't help laugh at his revengeful antics."Don't worry, you'll respawn,"he chuckled and got ready his game console again, forgetting about their talk for a moment. Its time for war! Henric shot the enemies down, and watched Kace fired another enemy tank with a bazooka.

"Nice! You're good!"Henric complimented Kace quick tactic before his grin got wider,"But I'm better..." Henric already sneaked a few bombs in a few enemy places and let it detonate with a click of a button.
"Hasta la vista baby~"he muttered and watched the bombs exploded in excitement.

Kace nodded and he couldn't agree with him more. "You know I don't know where I have more distractions. Here or at home. I think they are both equal.." he said just thinking about it. "But I do have more freedom here and I do go to the library a lot lately." he grinned and hoping Henric didn't judge him for his nerdiness. Kace felt great that Henric could confide in him. I mean of course he would keep his secret. I mean that must have been a tough thing to do. He patted him on the back yet again to let him know that he was happy he had done it.

Now back onto the game! He noticed Henric was pretty good. He seemed to go over tactics in his head while Kace just went through full force. He shot someone though, hopefully they one person that killed him but it was computer players so it was debateable. He laughed at his catch phrase and haven't heard that term in a while. He was growing bored with this game now. "Do you wanna try a different game? You can pick this time." he said.

"Yeah, I know what you mean...you're not alone, I do go to the library too sometimes...for me its a great stress reliever to get something off my mind,its peaceful there,"Henric agreed with him. He didn't think Kace was a nerdy bookworm at all, in fact they shared quite a number of common things together. They both liked playing muggle games, exploring new places and in the same house, it was a wonder he got along so well with his fellow hufflepuffians. Henric wondered if Kace liked dragons too, he decided he wanted to become a dragonologist one day and travelling the world in search for dragons was his intention after graduating.

"Hey Kace, what are your plans after graduating? You wouldn't forget about us, right?"Henric asked him, joking lightly. It was hard to accept the fact that the seventh year Hufflepuff was going to leave Hogwarts soon.
He also wanted to know if Kace was ready to take on the world!

"Another game?"Henric repeated him, his eyes were focused on shooting those enemies down. Aww...he would like to continue with the game, it was starting to get real good! Glancing over to Kace, he seemed to have had enough and seemingly wanting to play another one. Henric chuckled slightly and pressed the pause button in his console controller, he then got up and walked towards the games shelf,"Alright...lets see...how about fighting games? Mortal Kombat or Street Fighter?"he asked, browsing through the contents.

The Lioness gave her Hufflepuff friend a small smile after she explained how she came to be at this place. "This is the Room of Requirement, right?" By now, Natalia had a rather certain guess of what this chamber was. Where else in Hogwarts would provide what was exactly on her mind? Rubbing her hands in excitement, she set her right hand on the keyboard and tapped gingerly on the mouse pad.

IT WORKS.

"Yes, Lux! It works!" Natalia motioned for Lux to lean in closer. "I might have thought it was only a realistic [i]toy[/] or something." The fourth year went on to check the available wifi networks on the panel. After several attempts to reset the wireless settings, Natalia sank back in her seat in disappointment. "I knew it, there was no way there would be internet available here." Turning back to Lux with a shrug, Natalia offered her a seat next to the laptop. "Looks like we can't check twitter on here. But we can play pinball!" She doubted either of them would wanted to do that. Playing pinball was even more tedious than studying.

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SCORE! Thorn was going to SHARE the room, and Eden would finally get to hear him play his cello! She was so EXCITED. "DAMIEN THINK OF SNACKS. FOOD." She was starving, like always. She smiled over at Thornton...

"Hey..." she said softly, and tried to soften her gaze. "I'm here to talk...if you EVER need to...ever...it can be about anything...or...if you don't wanna' talk at all but don't wanna' be alone...I can do that, too..." she wanted to let him know. Her hand had found his shoulder, and was squeezing it lightly before she looked back over at Damien.

Silly, silly Damien. "I wanna' try your bubble pipe, mate!" she would wait until they actually got IN the room, though. "And..Thorn--how the heck do you carry that thing around everywhere?" He must be super strong. SUPER.

"Thorn--you go first--" she smiled and gave him a little nudge.

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"No, really, all I need..." but Thornton cut himself off because he could tell that the older boy was already thinking of the room and the young eagle did not want to distract him. Otherwise maybe they'd only end up with a chair.

He glanced over at Eden and nodded slightly. "Thanks.. I.. I don't think I wanna talk much about it. I just wanna play." Because at this point, Thornton had at least been able to divorce playing his cello from who he had really enjoyed playing his cello /for/...

If only his lack of accountable study buddy wasn't still a problem.

Nodding, Thornton followed Damien toward the door and into the room...

The room had outdone itself. Damien had been expecting something cozy and comfy, but nothing this grand. "Guys, whoa." The grin had never left his face, but it was much wider now. "Does anyone know how they made this place? I wouldn't mind having one at my house... " Actually, Damien was thinking that with a room like this you'd never need a house, it was everything, after all.

Oh right, snacks. He looked around, blues eyes searching across the space only to land on- "There's a fridge right over there, E, should be packed with food, if I did it right." Damien said. He was fairly certain that he had, but he didn't want to be boastful or anything.

"Hogwarts, man... " sigh.

Kace smiled and was glad Henric agreed with him. "You know being the nerd I am, I sometimes read in the library. I sometimes bring my books from home and just read in there. Is that too dorky?" he asked with a playful wide grin. What did he plan to do after graduating? Kace shrugged and said, "Well I would love to study animals like dragons and such. I am gonna talk to Professor Thompson about it tomorrow.." he grinned. He wanted to get a head start on his future. "I am also gonna talk to Bostros about it too."When Henric asked if he would forget them, he scoffed and replied "Of course I won't forget you. I could never forget you guyss." he grinned and ruffled his hair.

Kace was being a sore loser and he knew it. "You know what we can still play this.." he told his friend. "You seemed to really enjoy it.." he smiled and continued on the game screen and played a new multiplayer game. "Let's go down to business and take these guys down." he said and began to explore the map. "Let's kick the computer players butts.." he said scouting them out. "Do you see them yet?" he asked.

Dorky? Why would he think that? Would he be a dork too because Henric had a massive collection of dragoncards and muggle football club merchandise in his trunk right now. So what Kace had a passion for reading, he thought everyone should embrace their hobbies and flaunt it!

"No...its not dorky at all...I'm pretty sure there is another term for that, uh...have you heard of"EDP", it means Exclusively Devoted Person, and don't worry, you're not the only EDPs around here, I am too..."he grinned. Of course he made the term up, Henric hoped Kace found it amusing as well.

"Really? That's great...you're going to study about dragons too?!Brilliant! Hey who knows I might look you up in the future, I would like to continue studying about dragons too... we be like partners searching for dragons, have loads of adventures and everything...how 'bout that,eh?"Henric told him. Then Kace reached up and messed with his hair. Oh nooo...not the hair! Henric pulled his head a little away but Kace was relentless. He chuckled,"Alright...alright, you won't forget us....but not the hair pleaseee~" He put his hands up to take cover!

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Oh, he suddenly wanted to resume playing Call of Duty now,eh? Henric raised an eyebrow at the older hufflepuffian, it was hard not to notice Kace competitive streak radiating off him. He chuckled, shook his head and went back to his seat. "Alright then...let's do this thing!" Henric shouted, his game on face coming out. Henric was not showing any weakness to the enemies, now they were playing multiplayer mode, they were a duo not to mess with. He controlled his player to sneak around the "deserted" carpark in the game. He/his character looked through the telescopic sight on his sniper rifle and pointed upwards."There, up at the rooftop! You want to get him, Kace?"he called for his friend, smirking.

Eden stepped inside after Damien and....wow.

WOW.

"Damien..you've outdone yourself here--" she smiled and looked back at Thornton. "Come on--it looks AWESOME!" she said excitedly as she rushed inside. She flopped onto one of the couches and nestled down, relaxing. "Damien. Seriously. This is amazing. I love your brain." She said cheerfully, eyeing the pool table.

That could be fun. Iwin and Emmalee had a pool table......why didn't they ever ask her to play? Probably because they could kick her BUTT in pool. "THORNTON--serenade us!" she was teasing. He didn't have to serenade them if he didn't want to.

Kace laughed and was glad he was part of the EDP society. "Well I am glad I am part of that. I mean now at least I know I am not alone. EDP people unite!" he said holding out his hand for a fist bump. Kace nodded and was happy with the prospect of working with Henric in the near future. "Yeah mate you know that would be soo cool. I mean I would need an accomplice aboard." When he reached over to ruffle his hair, he chuckled at his reaction and shook his head. "Man you are too funny. Alright Alright I won't mess with your hair I promise." he said taking his hands away and making a scout's honor sign. He was liking this Henric kid more and more.

Back onto the topic of Call of Duty. He wanted to kick these computer players butts. Wait they were on the rooftop!? He moved his joystick upward and he saw them and one of them jumped on top of him. Man they were too good. "IM DOWN HENRIC I'M DOWN!" he said and tried to get the computer player off him. "AGH HE KILLED ME! I didn't even have a chance. Go on without me Henric!" he grinned.

Henric returned his fistbump and grinned."EDPs unite!" He laughed too, it was kind of ridiculous really but he still found it fun to joke around with friends like this.When Kace agreed that he didn't mind having Henric around for the biggest adventure of their lives, he couldn't help grinning back at him."Yeah! We will definitely going to have a blast sighting for dragons or possibly unidentified magical creatures, it be so epic!"he agreed. Henric laughed again at Kace's scout honour sign,"Good..is there hairgel here somewhere?"he asked him, looking around for some. He was only joking but seriously though...he woke up half an hour early to do his daily grooming skills.

o.o Kace character died so fast! Henric/his character took revenge and killed the enemy with a knife, slitting the throat like a pro."COme on Kace, I'm not going to do this alone!"Henric chuckled.

It was no surprise that Nat hadn't been familiar with this place until now; after all it was her first year at Hogwarts and many students never managed to find it. "This is the Room of Requirement, yes. I remember it had been transformed into a skating rink during my first term here." That had been loads of fun even if she wasn't an expert by any means. The important thing was to have fun.

Watching her friend use the computer, Lux pouted slowly as she was told that there was no available wifi networks. "I guess that has to be wished for too. We had wifi in the Technology Center and during my OWL. Or maybe there was wifi here but it was just being a butt and not working for them. Sometimes that happened for muggles. She didn't mind though, because there were loads of other things that they could do without the internet.

One of them was play pinball, which sounded like a good idea. "Yeah, we can! Unless you would rather practice your patronus some more." Hehe, just putting that out there.

Kace grinned and was happy Henric could be comfortable with him and just be himself. He seemed to be nerdy and geeky like him and there was nothing wrong with him. He began to lean more into the bean bag chair and was just relaxing in this room. He never wanted to leave. When he went onto the topic of dragons again, he was always excited. I mean his heart was racing with excitement. He couldn't wait. "It will be epic. Epic indeed." he agreed He laughed at the randomness and he began to look around. I mean he wasn't judging or anything. "Erm no mate I don't see any but I do have some in my room if you wanna come over later." he offered.

He saw Henric with his Call of Duty skills and he was impressed. "Woah mate you are too good. I mean I don't know if I can be on the same team as you." he joked and once he respawned he was more aware. "Alright be careful of the snipers because that is how I got shot.." he said moving his character around. As he moved the character around, he noticed they were playing on world mode which meant you played with other people around the world. "Okay so we are playing with people from around the world which I found pretty awesome." he grinned. This game got a whole lot interesting!

Wow. Thornton was clearly not maximizing this room to its full potential if this was what it could do. Looking around as he entered, Thornton set down his cello case. Looking over to Eden, he smiled. "I'll play. I just need to pick my spot," he said, looking for somewhere he thought would work. Somewhere that wasn't quite where he'd be performing for them, but also a spot where the sound would be ok.

Finally, he settled on a chair and dragged his cello over and began to unpack. "Classical or contemporary?" he asked, as he began paging through his sheet music. He'd been planning on working on the piece for he and Mairwen over the holiday, but that wouldn't sound nearly as nice as a solo.

Setting up, he waited for a response.

"Ehhhh... I can't take all the credit, the room is the really amazing one." Damien said, smiling rather fondly at the stained ceiling of the room as if he were looking upon an old friend. Which, in a way, the room kind of felt like that to him, they'd shared many an evening together; movie nights, basketball games, the time he and Rorie had taken a fully clothed bath together, good times and the room had been a happy witness to all of them.

"But, thanks for the compliment, Edey." Damien said, winking playfully at his older friend and sitting on the edge of the pool table, he picked up the eight ball, casually tossing it up and down in his hand, turning his attention to the conversation between the two 'claws.

"How long you been playing, man?" He asked, blue eyes looking over the cello with interest. The boy had sadly no musical talent, but he had a great love and appreciation for all kinds, classical included, and a greater appreciation for musicians. "I've got a soft spot for Erik Satie, but I think it's only fair to let you decide, mi lady." Damien said, his tone overtly gracious as he playfully inclined his head in a small bow.

He didn't really care, not as long as Thornton knew what he was doing, 'cause nothing was worst than a bad cellist.

SPOILER!!: Zeke

The walk was all too familiar for him, and the silence was comfortable between them, allowing him to count his steps and stare at portraits... no matter how frequently he passed by here, each time he noticed something different, learned something new.

..

And then they were here.. or... was it here? of course ti was here!!!

He peered over to Hady at her question. Uhh.

"I didn't think I had a choice..." did that answer her question?

Zeke had been so quiet the entire walk bu it was nice all the same. There wasn't a need to talk or anything and so Hady kept silent.

At her question he seemed puzzled and then his answer confirmed so. Laughing softly she nodded her head. "Of course. I'll admit that I'd like you to give it a go as it'd be much more fun but I certainly won't make you if you don't want to." She replied with a small grin.

Now though she needed to focus fully on what was needed for the room. Taking a slowly breath the third year began to walk back and forth in front of the wall once, twice, three times. All the while picturing a large open room with smooth floors and windows along one side letting in the sunshine and fresh air, another wall lined with floor to ceiling mirrors. They would need music of course so something that would do that for them...or let them think up a song that would play when they wanted.

Not much else was really needed this time. She didn't want to overdo it and seem like a showoff or end up hurt. As she came to the third time passing the wall the large wooden door appeared before them and she looked at Zeke as she went to open the door. "Ready?"

The fact that she was laughing meant he he was being silly, and he supposed he did think not having a choice was a little silly.

He really honestly didn't know if he'd be any good, dancing was just too foreign to him... he'd not had a need or desire to dance before now, and even NOW he couldn't say that had changed. "We'll see?" he shrugged. "I'm not a dancer... but I can give it a go if you want me to." And something told him that she would probably like that.

Nevertheless, he stood patiently, waiting for Hady to summon the room into existence... or whatever it is that happened. Strange magic, he kinda wished his bedroom was so secretive. When the door appeared, Zeke stepped forward to stand beside Hady. "Ready as I'll ever be." He was of course thankful that they wouldn't have an audience, especially if he was going to be dancing too... yeah. And without another word, he followed Hady into the room that they required.

SPOILER!!: Lion

The fact that she was laughing meant he he was being silly, and he supposed he did think not having a choice was a little silly.

He really honestly didn't know if he'd be any good, dancing was just too foreign to him... he'd not had a need or desire to dance before now, and even NOW he couldn't say that had changed. "We'll see?" he shrugged. "I'm not a dancer... but I can give it a go if you want me to." And something told him that she would probably like that.

Nevertheless, he stood patiently, waiting for Hady to summon the room into existence... or whatever it is that happened. Strange magic, he kinda wished his bedroom was so secretive. When the door appeared, Zeke stepped forward to stand beside Hady. "Ready as I'll ever be." He was of course thankful that they wouldn't have an audience, especially if he was going to be dancing too... yeah. And without another word, he followed Hady into the room that they required.

The smile that came across her face when he said he would give it a go if she liked was unmistakeable. He was being a good sport about it and that was more then enough for her. Sure it wasn't a yes but at the same time it hadn't been a no either. "You don't have to be a dancer. It's all about having a good time." If you didn't enjoy it then what was the point?

Pulling the door wide open she stepped inside and moved out of the way for Zeke. Letting the door close behind them meant the room had sealed up from the outside and no one else could get in. Perfect. Turning her attention around the room she smiled at it's simplicity and exactness. They didn't need much and it even had beanbag chairs for them to sit and watch each other.

Stepping inside more she dropped her bag down on the green beanbag and turned to face Zeke. "Anything special you'd like me to start with?"

There was no pressure, it was just fun, there was no pressure, it was just fun... sure. Just fun. Zeke could believe it, but he couldn't say he was comfortable with the idea. He'd see how this plays out, for the most part anything he did with Hady could be called fun, so he was sure he would enjoy the experience, and if he made a fool of himself, it was only Hady - she'd seen him at his worst already, hadn't she?

He didn't say anything else on the matter, his smile would be enough of a response, but they had business to get underway.

Upon entering the room, Zeke noticed first... the mirrors. So many mirror... and sheesh! His shirt was inside out? Zeke grabbed at the black t-shirt beneath his open button-down flannel shirt. Whoops. He supposed it didn't matter, and he could change it round the right way before they left, easily managed.

The next thing he noticed was the space, the beanbags and then Hady. She really was ready to get this going then, huh?

"The basics," he decided very quickly, "the absolute basics.. which is what, two step?" because she was working with an absolute beginner here, didn't she know?

First things first then. Hady knelt down and pulled out her bottle of water from her bag and set it down beside the beanbag. Water was key when dancing. Next she needed to be more comfortable. That was simple enough in her sweats, sneakers and hoodie... nah that wasn't working. Rising to her feet she pulled the black hoodie up over her head leaving her in a more comfortable tanktop. Dropping the hoodie on the beanbag she moved to the center of the room.

"Good point. So lets start at the beginning. A very good place to start." Oh great now she was quoting song lyrics from a musical. Please don't let him know this! Laughing softly to herself she bounced lightly on her feet as she got ready.

Facing him she did a very basic two step move. The first thing she'd learned when starting hip-hop. All she did was bring her right foot back and pointing to the right. Then she bent her left leg and did a small jump turn to the right bringing her left foot down beside her right foot. As she did this she told him what she was doing.

"It's not that hard really...or well not this step anyhow." She smiled softly turning to face him once again before showing him the steps once more.

Eden knew nothing about...cello music...so she just blinked at them both, especially Thornton..."Um..I guess...modern?" she had no idea, okay? She just wanted to relax.

Nestling further into the couch, Eden pulled out her parchment and started it off with just, 'Mam!' to begin with. What did she even want to fill her in on, though? Just general happenings, she supposed. Quill stuff....her....awful meeting with the headmistress. Phoenix hangouts. Cole hangouts. Cutting off...Cutty.

Cutting off Cutty has a nice ring to it.

Though, she wasn't sure she was the one doing the cutting.

"Damien, when I finish this letter, I'm taking you at pool..." she smirked over at him and winked. "I bet I'll kick your little TUSH." She was bluffing. She could not play pool. At. All.

Zeke watched as Hady... got ready. It looked like a process, or at best, a ritual. He didn't have one, so in this time he just stood, observing, learning... or something.

The beginning though, he always knew that was a great place to start, even if sometimes his impatience led him to ignore his own advice. He nodded. He'd need all the help he could get with this, if he was to do anything that Hady was going to show him.

Foot up and out, and jumping and what???

...

"Neat... can you, do that again?" he asked, "slower."

SPOILER!!: Zeke

Zeke watched as Hady... got ready. It looked like a process, or at best, a ritual. He didn't have one, so in this time he just stood, observing, learning... or something.

The beginning though, he always knew that was a great place to start, even if sometimes his impatience led him to ignore his own advice. He nodded. He'd need all the help he could get with this, if he was to do anything that Hady was going to show him.

Foot up and out, and jumping and what???

...

"Neat... can you, do that again?" he asked, "slower."

Hady was used to watching others more intently then taking notice to what she herself was actually doing. It probably would've been easier if she was facing the mirrors and didn't have her back to them so she could see what she was doing but oh well.

From the look on her friends face she could see that he was already confused. Confusion from a simple two-step move wasn't exactly a good sign to start off with but Hady was more then willing to take this one. At least he was paying attention! Total brownie points right there for the Lion!

At his question she grinned brightly nodding her head. "Of course." Facing him once more she brought both her feet together. "So you start off by bringing your right leg up and bring it back behind you but pointing your toes to the right. Like your about to simple turn a corner or something." She explained showing him the movement a couple of times.

"Then once you have that part down you'd lift your left leg bending the knee and give a small sideways jump so that you can bring your left foot down to rest beside your right." She continue showing him that part as well a few times. "After you have that part down you can put both together better, like this." Hady then went ahead to show him the completed two-step move slowly once, twice and three times before preforming it more quickly for him to show how it would look once he learned it fully.

"It's a process really and takes time to get really good at but mostly it's just fun."