#pattern 1

(via End of June and Beginning of Steotchalong 2017)

Had to re-grid a bit, but Pattern 1 is complete!

This is the same piece of lace on different backgrounds

Dedicated to Anna Williams. Your desperate, panicked sobs were most inspiring. 

--H.H. Holmes

A summer day, 8:30 am on the bus, Larisa and Lance's first conversation. Larisa has finally mustered enough courage to approach Lance.

[Larisa] *deep breath* Hey, I'm Larisa! But you can call me Lara!

[Lance] I'm Lance, nice to meet you....Lara. *slight chuckle with a smile* <--He didn't expect anyone to confront him so openly, it's unexpectedly welcoming

[Larisa] I've noticed you've started to ride this bus pretty consistently.

[Lance] Yep.

[Larisa] :D, *casually, tilt head*  So where do you go to everyday?

[Lance] Mostly the recreational center, other days I go to Sparkly studio.

[Larisa] The recreational center off 3rd Avenue? I love that place! There's so many activities and classes available. If anything, I'd recommend taking the Tai Chi classes there! I took classes there ever since childhood! The instructor, Mr. Helga is absolutely dedicated! I felt so refreshed after every session!

[Lance] Hey, that's the class I'm taking now--what a coincidence!

[Larisa] Really???! AH you have no idea how much I envy you right now! I had to quit my sessions ever since I've started working longer hours at the library. I really want to join again, but I don't know if it's possible.

[Lance] Perhaps on weekends? Are there even classes then? I've only started to take them recently.

[Larisa] You mean you only started taking classes after I had the quit~! :P We missed each other by a hairline!

[Lance] What, you wanted to take classes with me?

[Larisa] Ah no! That's not what I meant! Well! Yes! Taking a class together would be nice! But I didn't mean it in a 'special' way to you, like especially...I just met you!! But not that I hate you or anything, AH just don't get the wrong idea! (*thinks* How come this guy can make me talk so much?!*) WELL!! I'm just glad that even though we couldn't meet at Tai Chi sessions, we at least met on the bus! hahahha...that's all...anyways! You mentioned earlier that you also went to a studio? ^^;

[Lance] Yep, the studio a few blocks away from the recreational center.

[Larisa] Mhhhn, you must be an aspiring singer! I bet you sound stretchy!

[Lance] No, I'm alright!

[Larisa] No, you must be very stretchy!! You're being humble, mister Lance! You'll let me listen to you one day, right?

[Lance] Um... *eyes dart away*

[Larisa] Ahw, don't be hesitant! I'd really like to hear you sing.

[Lance] 1.Um Sure, but don't expect too much! /2.No, I'd rather not...

[Larisa] C'mon, don't tell me....OH, no way! It's your bus stop already! Let's talk tomorrow, okay? :D See you!