rakuen | Twelfth Beat | Am I Better off this Way

Characters: Dave Strider and everyone
Format: Either or
This log is: open
Location: Somewhere in the grass with lots of space; accessible to both schools.
Summary: Dave finally decides that he's going to continue teaching ASL to everyone. Even without the presence of his bucktoothed best friend.
Warnings: Language and possibly a ridiculous amount of cute.

asl
in an hour
heres the location

The grassy area had a few books lying around. There was one opened to the alphabet and a few others were open to some simple, everyday words that were common in everyday use.

Dave was sitting near them, although he was busy flattening his sandwich. It's not like anyone was here yet. Honestly, this was probably a terrible idea. He wasn't cut out to be this people person who helped everyone learn with a smile. That was John's forte. But John wasn't here anymore. Hell, a lot of people weren't here anymore.

But...it was nice. Seeing everyone sign to him. Even if it was a simple hello or the bare minimal. it was nice to see people try to communicate to him. Hell, it looked like they still were trying. Why should he deny them the chance to learn?

Even if it made him nervous.

Because he wasn't used to it. Shit was too personal. This was too much. And it was impossible to read his face. He knew the basics for ASL. Facial expression was important. But he still kept to hiding behind the shades.

He pushed all those thoughts out of his head. Right. Teaching ASL. He can do that. He started eating his sandwich, waiting for people to arrive.

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Sis may act like she doesn't care or bother too much with what Dave does- but in fact she really does. This is why she's even showing up to this ASL class within the hour. She was curious to see if Dave was taking the same route as she had when she taught him. Damn Striders all being left handed. It should be interesting she thinks.

She approaches Dave, signing to him immediately since it was their way of communication. 'Sup? It's nice to see you opening yourself up again.' She had always worried Dave would close himself off like he normally did.

Even after their last conversation, Sis had been worried herself that Dave wasn't going to be pleased to see her. Whatever that rap battle had turned into wasn't good at all. So she supposed this was her chance to make up for whatever bullshittery she had caused the last time.

Dave just...blanches a bit when Sis arrives. Stupid, why did you think she wasn't coming? He honestly has no answer for that himself. Welp.

'Who says I'm not opening up? I am the most open person. It is me. All the friends and people. I am the biggest social butterfly. Spreading my wings and flying all across Rakuen like a fucking friendophile.' Hahah. God, what is he signing. Honestly, she kind of hit the nail on the head. All these people always talking to him. It was weird. He was so used to just the three colored texts of his best friends and the new acquaintances of uncool troll kids.

'Friendophile?' Okay, even the signing for that is weird and unnecessary on the fingers. 'I would share in your talent and ability, but people really aren't my thing. Haha.'

She was glad to see progress though, she used to worry that he never got out enough. Just going out long enough to photograph shit and maybe get something to eat. Even then she had taught him to run the roofs.

<<'I don't know. Trying to sign that was really, really stupid though.'>> Seriously. Did he seriously sign friendophile?

<<'I don't really care if people didn't talk to me anyways. It just makes it easier when trying to find Weapons.'>> Dave is trying to be nonchalant, but it was probably obvious that he appreciated the people around him.

Yes that is a thing that seriously happened. 'Hey, I'm pretty sure I taught you to sign fuck by the age of seven.' She kinda laughs at that. She was the best teacher ever.

'I can see it on your face Dave. You're content with this situation. You want people to understand you. So you're teaching them how to communicate with you. It's nice to see lil' man.' Sis was very happy for Dave, she could never do something like this.

'I can't have you ending up like me. I'm no friend frankie over here.'

<<'You what?'>> Guess who forgot who taught him how to sign? One of his more frustrating memories to lose of course.

<<'I'm only teaching them because John wanted to teach them. Striders don't just back out of something they started. It's a pretty shitty thing to do.'>> Well, it kind of half started that way. John wanted everyone to learn, and Dave just agreed because it would be convenient.

<<'I'm used to not having that many friends. It was fine with who I had.'>> Although, it was partly just Dave being content with what he had.

'God dammit.' This was the most frustrating part of anything here at Rakuen. She hated to know Dave forgot that part of his childhood, the better parts.

'You miss him, don't you? You're right Dave, s'what I raised you like.' It is pretty convenient. Once you think about it.

'Now you have more than you thought you would ever have.'

<<'Naw. I'll see him in two years or something.'>> [Or sooner, depending on how Dream Bubbles go. But really, it was weird to know that you wouldn't be seeing or even be in contact with your best bro for three years. It was kind of sad.]

<<'I don't know how to deal with it.'>> [It was a little overwhelming.]

[That would suck, she doesn't really want to think of something like that.]

'Step by step Lil' Man.'

<<'Yea I know. I'm totally chill. I got this shit. It's like the A B C oh wait. I guess I am teaching that.'>>

'Have you gotten to numbers yet? That will be interesting.'

<<'I'm trying to avoid numbers for as long as possible.'>>

Haha...Dave's life is so suffering.

'Call me up when you get to numbers, I'll make it so motherfucking simple their minds will be blown. Or, whatever.'

Sis is at least trying to help.

<<'You want to help?'>>

Why is he surprised? Well kind of. He didn't think Sis would offer.

'Sure, why wouldn't I?'

She is genuinely surprised Dave didn't think Sis would help out.

<<'I don't know.'>>

He honestly didn't know why he didn't think she'd help out. It just didn't seem like something she'd want to do.

'Listen Lil' man, I need to run for now. But contact me when you need help here. Alright?'

She leans forward, giving him a little head ruffle and extending her fist for a Bro fist. COME ON DAVE.

Of course he gives her a bro fist. Can't leave her hanging. That would just be rude.

Of course Sis is pleased by this, she gives the Lil Man another pat on the head and takes her leave.

Twelfth Beat | Am I Better off this Way

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this is like. the first time they've walked away from each other not flustered. WIN,