*It was a few hours into dance rehearsal and Squirrel is taking a water break to cool down after moving around so much*
Squirrel: Hmm, something about that part of the routine doesn't add up.
*Viper walks by the door*
Squirrel: Oh, Viper! Could I borrow you for a minute?
Viper: Hey, what's up?
*Viper walks into the practise room*
Squirrel: I need a second opinion on my routine.
Viper: Ok, sure.
Squirrel: I'm trying to see if I can attempt to go from a high kick into possibly a shuffle. But I don't know, I think I may be losing my balance a little bit.
Viper: Hmm, ok show me the high kick.
*Squirrel puts the music on and takes a step back, demonstrating part of her routine with the high kick*
Viper: That's good. But you want my advice? It's very same old, same old. At least for you.
*Squirrel stops the music*
Squirrel: Ok?
Viper: Alright, I think it's time for some collaboration. Well, only if you'd be up for it.
Squirrel: I dunno, I can't imagine my dance skills would gel with a lot of you.
Viper: Why don't you give me a shot? I know I came last and everything, but I got a pretty good rep from the audience.
Squirrel: That is true. I just don't understand how you came last.
Viper: Ask the panel, they obviously saw something in Beetroot they didn't see in myself.
*He chuckles*
Squirrel: Hey, don't sell yourself so short. You were great out there!
Viper: Thanks, Squirrel. Not a lot of people seem to think that way about me because of my lower rank, Badger's a lucky guy.
*She shrugs with a smirk. As they continue to converse, a group of random people walk by the practise room*
Squirrel: Huh? What's all this?
Viper: No idea.
Security: And here you will find the dance studios, where our performers will use any of these rooms to rehearse for performances or general practise.
*Viper and Squirrel glance at each other confused*
Squirrel: Oh, I'll bet that's for the refurbishment. You've heard about a new group of dancers coming, right?
Viper: Wow, I thought that was just a rumour. I didn't think there would be more dancers, I had it figured we were the only ones.
Squirrel: Yeah. They don't look like they're it though.
*Viper glances at the group, his eyes widen momentarily*
Viper: Huh... Yeah, let's hope huh?
Squirrel: Sorry?
Viper: Ah... Nevermind, it's uh.. it's not important. Um... What were we talking about?
Squirrel: Hmm... Partnering?
Viper: Oh yeah. Right, well you can come back to me on that. Anyways I'm gonna... go..
*Viper starts to slink his way out of the room*
Squirrel: Um... Ok, I'll see you later then. *To herself* That was weird.
*Viper turns the corner to follow the group, he watches them intently as he notices one particular character that grabs his attention*
*He tries to stay quiet and distant so he doesn't throw any suspicion on himself. A small person wearing a hard hat and suit turns around after hearing Viper accidentally kick a bucket. This turns out to be a little hare. Viper turns to the wall pretending to admire the painting on it*
Viper: Uh heh. Just... art I hadn't seen here before.
Hare: Hmm, well it certainly does bring the wall some life.
*Viper glances over the Hare's head as his group has continued walking and turns a corner*
Viper: Sure... What are you doing here?!
Hare: I am here to help with some renovations, I hear this studio needs it.
*Viper grabs Hare by the suit and throws him to the wall, pinning him up to meet his eyes*
Viper: Enough with the crap, why are you here? What could you possibly want with us?!
Hare: Now now, Mr. Snake man I don't mean any trouble.
Viper: You think acting like you don't know me is gonna get you out of trouble?!
*Carwash finds Viper and Hare*
Carwash: Viper, what are you doing?! Put him down!
Viper: Stay back, Carwash! This one's crafty, trust me.
Hare: Haha! I'd listen to your friend here. There's no need for any hostility now.
Viper: Ssssss.... Fine.
*Viper let's go of Hare, dropping him to the ground. Hare picks himself up and fixes his tie*
Hare: Thank you, kind sir. If I were you, I'd say I would keep your friend here in check.
Carwash: Are you alright?
Hare: Right as rain. Now if you gentlemen will excuse me, I have to get back to the tour. I need to know what I'm tearing down for this... renovation, of course.
*Hare walks off. Carwash turns to Viper*
Carwash: What the hell are you playing at?
Viper: But, I... It's nothing.
*Viper walks away, leaving Carwash confused*
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