Twelfth Beat | Am I Better off this Way

[knightime]

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.

Comments

[smupette]

'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.'

[knightime]

<<'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.]

[smupette]

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

'Step by step Lil' Man.'

[knightime]

<<'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.'>>

[smupette]

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

[knightime]

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

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

[smupette]

'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.

[knightime]

<<'You want to help?'>>

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

[smupette]

'Sure, why wouldn't I?'

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

[knightime]

<<'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.

[smupette]

'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.

[knightime]

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

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

[smupette]

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