[ and that gets a HUGE relieved grin from John, who starts to sign... pretty quickly. Probably to make up for not being able to be understood since he got here ]

<<'Yes! Oh my god, I've been going nuts with making notes and trying to mime everything it's been so hard, did you know Vriska's here? She found me at the train station. I'm still so confused about what's going on which is probably because I can't hear all the announcements and I am so glad you're here and you can sign and'>>

[ He cuts himself off briefly with a sheepish grin ]

<<'So, hi.'>>