video; un: RRRrrrr

[wuf]

[ On video appears Razor, covered in a typical layer of dirt. He's underneath a few trees, but he seems pretty relaxed. Even though he's smiling, he seems thoughtful. There is something different, though. On top of his head are two silver-grey wolf ears, matching so closely the shade of his hair. Not visible: a tail wagging furiously in the background.

Someone's gotten good at partial transformations.

He seems pretty happy about this particular one, too. ]

Better at magic!

[ But that's not why he's here. He has something more important... ]

And, have question. Want to learn... to read. Will help with quests.

[ He looks briefly concerned. ]

And lots. Can give meat for help!

[ So he's not asking for this for free. ]

Good hunter.

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video; un: tartaglia

[commediadellanime]

[Look at this feral child. He’s immediately set off Childe’s brotherly instincts, so here he is.]

Reading, huh? I’m no teacher, but I helped my brothers and sister learn, so I’d be happy to help!

[As one does.]

video; un: Rinea_378

[silvergarden]

[The video feed from Rinea is just darkness and muffled movement at first— she must be covering the camera with her finger. Then it careens dizzily around in a wild rush of color and rustling, entirely unwatchable, until it finally comes to a rest to show..... Rinea’s ceiling, and the top of her head. ]

Razor?

[Her voice is a little anxious?? And loud, like she’s not sure how hard it is to hear her.]

video; un: ensignledo

[ferrytale]

[ ledo does not typically use the video function because he doesn't see the point when voice or text is just fine, but he figures he can make an exception under these circumstances given the potential for a trade. maybe.

he's still not very good at not holding the camera too close to his face. you'd think with all his experience with highly advanced technology a smartphone would be the easiest thing but !!! they don't use touchscreens in space !!! ]

I have never instructed anyone before, but I am sure it would not be too difficult. I have had instructors myself in the past and observed.

[ plus if he gets stuck he can always ask chamber. ]

Since you are looking to trade, instead of meat...

[ he hesitates and looks uncertain, still new to this asking-people-for-things... thing. ]

Would you... explain what is useful as a hunter? Or—...

[ he isn't sure what he's trying to ask exactly given the gaps in his vocabulary. which one would think should automatically disqualify someone from offering themselves as a teacher, but if he's reading he can see the foreign words he doesn't know spelt out for him; who cares if he doesn't know the meaning! he can just look up the meaning! ]

The training one requires to survive outside of human areas? Does that make sense?

[ he supposes he'll settle for that. ]

video: un: capn_benny

[rotacalamitas]

[Bennett's so happy for you, buddy. Like, truly happy for you.]

I'm not much of a teacher, but if you need someone to help you practice, you know I'll always step up to help you!

[wuf]

Oh. Would like that. Family important.

[ He brings his head to his chest and nods. ]

Razor.

[wuf]

Rinea!

[ Frazzled for a moment. His ears stand upright, alert, and -- ]

Rinea okay?!

[wuf]

Help...with hunting and things?

[ He wants to make sure he understands. ]

Yes. Can help. Good at.

You teach. I teach.

[ That's what he makes of it. He figures...if there's a misunderstanding, the guy can just ask along the way, anyway. ]

[wuf]

Good will need lots practice. Want to be good at reading.

[ And writing, one step at a time. ]

Most here...can. Useful. Not bad can't. Better if can.

[silvergarden]

I-I'm all right! [If it's possible for a forehead and bangs to look nervous, then Rinea's certainly does.]

I just-- I feel so awful, because I sent you those terribly long letters, and you weren't able to read them...! I didn't mean to make conversing hard on you, Razor. I'm sorry...

[FUSS FUSS FUSS]

[rotacalamitas]

Awesome. I can teach you how to read maps and stuff, how about that?

[Bennett thinks it's a useful skill to have.]

[commediadellanime]

Yeah. There's a few things as important as family.

[Look at him, being sincere.]

You can call me Childe. Have you never been to school, Razor?

video | un: G★pa

[saxum]

[ How strange that this individual who clearly looks to be a regular human (ignoring the canine features) doesn't happen to know to read. As far as he's aware, aren't all humans taught that at an early age? He's certainly not young-looking either... ]

You appear of the age where one is presumed to have the knowledge to read and write. Did you not have the proper schooling?

@uecchi

[uenosama]

[If this guy can't write then teaching him music would be pointless. Still...]

Did you willingly get those ears? Or is it some kind of curse? I can remove it if it is.

audio; un: tachibana_i

[currysseur]

( this really would be a job for someone like Itaru-san or Tsumugi-san, were they here. but they're not, and this request tugs on her heart like watching the high schoolers and middle schoolers at Mankai struggle through their homework.

well, she did her best to refresh her English knowledge for Yuki-kun, so why couldn't she help this boy? )

If you're still looking for help, I've got some time. I don't have any real experience, though...!

( and, without a Mankai Company to run, she does have a lot more time on her hands. )

Video | un: robin

[wolfhunted]

You really are gettin' better at magic.

[Robyn isn't really surprised by Razor's sudden wolf ears and tail. After all, he does have animal magic like she does. As for his request...]

I can read, but I've never taught someone how to do it before. I can show you, if you like.

[ferrytale]

Yes!

[ ledo blinks and looks embarrassed at his enthusiastic response. he doesn't do that. ]

I mean, that's correct. There are no things like "forests" or "lakes" where I come from, so your help will be very valuable.

[ he nods and sounds pleased when he parrots razor's words. ]

Mm. You teach, I teach.

« video » un: foxlike

[foxtouched]

[ He is so cute she can't take it. She chuckles a little. ]

Razor... you're improving! I can help you if you haven't gotten assistance already. I may need your help in hunting, though!

Have you been able to wash up, yet?

[wuf]

No school.

Only know of here. Wolves are family at home.

[ He nods, and he looks so sincere. ]

[wuf]

It's ok.

[ He nods a few times. ]

Phone reads to me. But now want to do on my own.

[ He pauses because -- ]

Maybe... Rinea practice with me sometime?

[wuf]

[ It's good to be enthusiastic! Razor can appreciate this. ]

Oh! Really can show lots, then! I'm Razor.

[ He considers for a moment -- ]

Hunt and fish lots at home, too.

[silvergarden]

Razor...

[Rinea is touched! (She leans closer to the phone, coming more into view.)

He sounds so shy about it. She's seen him leap into action and swing around that huge sword of his like it's nothing, but... he's still just a sweet boy, after all.]

Would you like to? It would make me very happy to spend time with you. [Hehe.]

[wuf]

Oh. Yes! Helpful, Bennett.

Bennett is best friend.

1/2

[rotacalamitas]

R-Razor...

[It's not like the idea that Razor considers him his best friend is any real revelation to him to him, the boys are pretty open about their friendship to each other. But Bennett had it... pretty rough recently with those trials putting him through the emotional ringer of sorts. Sometimes hearing that affirmation is nice, even if it's stating the obvious.]

2/2

[rotacalamitas]

[Don't mind him if he sounds a little choked up. Totally nothing to worry about.]

Y-yeah, of course! Anything for my bestie!

[wuf]

No school. Wolves family. Always family.

[ And, well, it wasn't that important to them. He blinks at the man and shakes his head as he speaks. ]

Don't need with wolves.