Alright. So eight, then. (・ω<) How about just some bandages? Seems like something we'll all need as a whole.
... And alright. Man, the people with actual magic are gonna be off the walls about that. I'd like to have it, but ...Am I gonna need it, Vi-chan? It's not exactly designed for a 'school life' - it's a weapon. I can throw a punch fine if somebody gets something up their ass in my direction, but.
Heh. You got it. Maybe I can add that into my negotiations. A breakdancing performance's gotta be worth that. Can you bust a move at all?
Hehe, yes, in this situation I'll give you full discount because safety is important. One roll of bandages would be a base price of 2 Vouchers, but all exchanges do require at least 1 Voucher - so I can't give it to you for free.
Oh, it's offensive? No, you shouldn't need that at all! I just thought that if people missed their -er, magic, they could get something they wanted back... I'd understand if you want it, but that shouldn't be necessary... The most dangerous things on this campus are the geese!
I'm afraid "busting moves" is out of my skillset - at least in that genre. I was taught ballroom dance growing up, but that's much less fun than headspins and windmills!
Good to know. I'll hit up Shinonome and some of the others and we'll put our heads together. And our vouchers, ig. Lol.
Yeah ...It's crazy, right? That people are from places where magic is real. Caleb was telling me about his and - I was geeking, man. I'm still geeking a little. Mics can be multipurposed, but I've always been kinda DPS. I know a guy who can heal people with his. Mine? It'd be good for goose removal, I guess wwww So, I'll put my vouchers to something more worthy. I'll figure out what as we go along. Just don't hold onto em, right? You need more of em, it's good for us. Easy.
Haha. Look at you, dropping the lingo! I could teach you that too, probably. I'm... pretty sure I couldn't ballroom dance if I tried lol
But the magic issue is still... a bit hard for me to understand. Though I'm glad I could bring at least a little bit of good news to those looking for theirs. Healing could probably be accomplished with Vouchers too? But I can't imagine anyone needing to spend so much over papercuts or goose bites! Well, hopefully... Please make sure Dimitri is still okay if you see him...
[ dimitri is just out there ]
But you're right! Vouchers should be spent - you should receive more after this week too. In less pressing options, you can use Vouchers in exchange for other items. Books, games, upgrades, things like that. I think I mentioned in my opening letter that if there's anything you desire, the key is to ask. So don't hesitate to do so!
Now that's the opposite of the spirit I'm expecting from you, Ichiro! How about this - you teach me how to cook your favorite dish, and I'll instruct you in my favorite dance? Then we can see about future lessons once those are done.
... yeah. Dimitri's I dunno. He's definitely got some issues. [ that is the nicest way he could possible say that ] Hopefully he'll chill out once he gets settled. I guess if he's gonna take it out on something, it might as well be pissed off geese instead of people in the dorm. I'll try and check and see if he's alright today, though. We're definitely gonna need bandaids.
Haha. I won't. I don't just wanna come to you asking for stuff though, that's rude. How're your classes? You started today too, right?
And... I can try, I guess. I'm not really good with Delicate stuff. But if you really wanna teach me, I'll try.
I'm worried about him - I think he's made himself an enemy of the geese. Take care not to get too close to the geese if it comes to that, Ichiro. Please let me know how it goes? I want to visit him for myself but I don't know if I'll be able to find the time...
Hmm, well, it's alright if people just want to ask me things as a resource. I like helping too. My classes are going well! It's a familiar rhythm, at least.
Hmmm. Well, I've been called delicate a few times and I don't always like it. But I'll use it in this case to say that you've been good with me so far. So that should count for something. I think it'll go better than you think.
Well, he's not really making himself any friends, either. But, I was chalking it up to just showing up here out of the blue, since all of us were pretty out of it. So. Maybe it just needs time. I'll keep an eye on it. (And try not to get hurt by the geese even though I could still definitely take a goose in a fight.) I'll let you know.
And, yeah. But I mean you DID just tell me that I should step back a little from my usual job and let you do yours too So, you know. You should be able to take a step back from yours sometimes too by that logic Just sayin (｡•̀ᴗ-)✧ Your profile said you were a doctoral student, right? Do you have to write for that? Or research or whatever?
When you put it like that...
...That's a sweet way to say it. Thanks, Vi-chan. I'll put my heart into it, at least. 100% or nothin.
Well, it's just... When I see people isolate themselves and let their dispositions grow so unfriendly, I wonder if something happened that hurt them. Though maybe I'm just assuming too much, and being too soft since I consider him one of my own... Regardless, thank you Ichiro, I appreciate it. (Avoid the geese.)
Maybe so... But yes, that's correct! It's writing, reading, research, and additional observation. I'm currently studying Political Science - it's rather fun, but I don't know if many people would share my opinion on that, aha.
Exactly the type of answer I wanted, Ichiro! I'll do my best to return back to all of you soon - it'd be nice to actually chat in person instead of just trying to watch over you all from afar!
It did? To you? What happened? Who hurt you! I'll hurt them!
Ah - my family has a history of governance. Very upper echelon types. If I want to have any hope of survival, it's best if I know how to keep myself afloat. More than that, I'd like to actually use political power in order to protect and help common people. But that's more of an aspiration than anything.
Yes, my lit party!! Oh, I might be the spoiled one soon... That sounds so nice... It was so quiet before you all arrived - it feels so mean that I can't go home even though you're all here...
Haha. It was a while ago! A lot of bad stuff happened. No people to hurt, really. The story kinda sucks. What matters is the part after. I'm all good now - I've got my bros and my division and a lot of good things to look out for in life. Hard to see rainbows if you're always looking down.
I think that's great. That's the kind of government my world really needs. Or any world, I guess. People who care about the little guy. Not just the rich and powerful running around doing whatever they want while everyone else suffers. It's a really good aspiration to have.
And hey. Think of it as something to look forward to, right? Lots of hard work leads to good rewards.
I suppose that's true... And I'm glad that you're happy now - of course I am... ... I'm still dissatisfied...
Right! Any world ought to be able to look out for the common people rather than worrying about greed or profit! Ah, but that is idealism... so I must study in order to figure out how to tip the scales in a more balanced way. I'd like to follow my aspirations but remain grounded in reality.
[ this made him laugh irl ] vi-chan lol Man, if I had something for you to go after, I'd totally say go for it But you'd have to invent a time machine and stop a war or something, and who knows if I'd even be where I am now if you did Thought that counts, tho Seriously, thanks.
It is idealistic, yeah. Passion's really important, but so's being clear headed. You sound like you'd be a good leader, though, with that mindset.
that's the spirit. Maybe by the end of the week, huh?
End of the week's not far off. You got this. Thanks for looking out for us. And me, especially, I guess. Team spirit.
now i've got a to-do list stacking up! - Keep an eye on people in the dorm, especially Dimitri - Do my homework - Spend some vouchers - Stay away from geese - Keep Vi-chan from losing it all week No sweat. ᕙ(`▽´)ᕗ
oh, shit, we never actually talked about tech stuff. did you still need anything or was the not magic explanation what you needed?
You're my beloved dorm I've been waiting for, you know? Even if our time together may be short, or if you didn't mean to be here... I hope to care for you as earnestly as I can.
And for you in particular, Ichiro... You work very hard for others, and I think that's an admirable thing. But I hope you do let yourself be a little spoiled from time to time. Please entrust me with your care, in the midst of your busy schedule.
Hmmm - the not magic explanation was helpful! Though I've never heard of anything like those mics before... Are they common place in your home? We have mics here, but I've never heard of them possibly being used to affect people, no matter how soulful the ballad.
Well, that's definitely coming across. Man, imagine that we were all terrible people. I like our group. I hope everybody's been cool with you, too, for the most part.
[ stop he's getting embarrassed ] Aw jeez, Vi-chan. You're really sweet. I'm just tryin to do the best I can. I will, but I'm saying the same for you! It's only fair.
As for the mics, they're kinda common. It's not hard to get one - you just gotta get a permit. Kinda like a gun in most places, I guess? We don't have guns, at least in the divisions. Mics instead. So, I guess it's not hard to get one, but not just anyone can use it, if that makes sense. If you don't have the rhymes to go with the tool, then its useless, you know? There's skill that goes into it, too.
Well... In truth, I've been very lucky. Everyone has been very kind to me, or at the very least remarkably polite considering the situation. I do understand that it's a rather frustrating thing that's happened - I would probably be more openly dissatisfied if I were in your shoes. But at least to my face, people have been courteous. That is more than I could ask for.
Then consider your best to be worthy of sweetness! I'll accept your care in the portions I can - is that fair? I'll try, at least.
Rhymes and skill in order to properly use the mic... Is it the same as you would normally practice performance? To learn the craft of wordplay?
I mean, you're trying, yk? It's genuine. I really hate it when people are cryptic and try to hide answers. If you'd been like that, this would've been different lol But you've been looking out for us, and even if you don't know the answer, you don't try to lie and pretend you do That's worth something in my book, at least.
And that's fair. You got a deal.😎
That's a good way to describe it, yeah. Some people got a natural skill for it But that doesn't mean you shouldn't keep practicing. There's always a way to improve your craft. That's what I try to instill in my bros, too, yk? And... that's what makes it fun, I think There are a million ways you can innovate and switch it up Rap's never boring.
I think that's very generous of you, Ichiro. Well, I'll continue to do my best - while I do think that politeness and good intentions are important... I suppose I'm the type of person who won't be satisfied until I find results and answers. So I'll continue to try to do my best, as confusing as this situation is.
You make it sound so lively! But that's interesting, I suppose then that studying rap is like studying magic. Given that your mic acts as a conduit between your skill and then something that can affect reality. How interesting... I think I'll have to keep asking about other types of magic too, just to be sure I understand the differences.
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So eight, then. (・ω<)
How about just some bandages? Seems like something we'll all need as a whole.
... And alright.
Man, the people with actual magic are gonna be off the walls about that.
I'd like to have it, but
...Am I gonna need it, Vi-chan? It's not exactly designed for a 'school life' - it's a weapon. I can throw a punch fine if somebody gets something up their ass in my direction, but.
Heh. You got it.
Maybe I can add that into my negotiations. A breakdancing performance's gotta be worth that.
Can you bust a move at all?
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One roll of bandages would be a base price of 2 Vouchers, but all exchanges do require at least 1 Voucher - so I can't give it to you for free.
Oh, it's offensive?
No, you shouldn't need that at all!
I just thought that if people missed their -er, magic, they could get something they wanted back...
I'd understand if you want it, but that shouldn't be necessary...
The most dangerous things on this campus are the geese!
I'm afraid "busting moves" is out of my skillset - at least in that genre.
I was taught ballroom dance growing up, but that's much less fun than headspins and windmills!
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I'll hit up Shinonome and some of the others and we'll put our heads together.
And our vouchers, ig. Lol.
Yeah
...It's crazy, right? That people are from places where magic is real. Caleb was telling me about his and - I was geeking, man. I'm still geeking a little.
Mics can be multipurposed, but I've always been kinda DPS. I know a guy who can heal people with his.
Mine? It'd be good for goose removal, I guess wwww
So, I'll put my vouchers to something more worthy. I'll figure out what as we go along.
Just don't hold onto em, right? You need more of em, it's good for us. Easy.
Haha. Look at you, dropping the lingo!
I could teach you that too, probably. I'm... pretty sure I couldn't ballroom dance if I tried lol
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But the magic issue is still... a bit hard for me to understand.
Though I'm glad I could bring at least a little bit of good news to those looking for theirs.
Healing could probably be accomplished with Vouchers too? But I can't imagine anyone needing to spend so much over papercuts or goose bites!
Well, hopefully... Please make sure Dimitri is still okay if you see him...
[ dimitri is just out there ]
But you're right! Vouchers should be spent - you should receive more after this week too.
In less pressing options, you can use Vouchers in exchange for other items. Books, games, upgrades, things like that.
I think I mentioned in my opening letter that if there's anything you desire, the key is to ask.
So don't hesitate to do so!
Now that's the opposite of the spirit I'm expecting from you, Ichiro!
How about this - you teach me how to cook your favorite dish, and I'll instruct you in my favorite dance?
Then we can see about future lessons once those are done.
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I dunno. He's definitely got some issues. [ that is the nicest way he could possible say that ]
Hopefully he'll chill out once he gets settled.
I guess if he's gonna take it out on something, it might as well be pissed off geese instead of people in the dorm.
I'll try and check and see if he's alright today, though. We're definitely gonna need bandaids.
Haha. I won't. I don't just wanna come to you asking for stuff though, that's rude.
How're your classes? You started today too, right?
And... I can try, I guess.
I'm not really good with
Delicate stuff.
But if you really wanna teach me, I'll try.
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Take care not to get too close to the geese if it comes to that, Ichiro.
Please let me know how it goes?
I want to visit him for myself but I don't know if I'll be able to find the time...
Hmm, well, it's alright if people just want to ask me things as a resource.
I like helping too.
My classes are going well! It's a familiar rhythm, at least.
Hmmm.
Well, I've been called delicate a few times and I don't always like it.
But I'll use it in this case to say that you've been good with me so far.
So that should count for something.
I think it'll go better than you think.
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But, I was chalking it up to just showing up here out of the blue, since all of us were pretty out of it.
So. Maybe it just needs time. I'll keep an eye on it.
(And try not to get hurt by the geese even though I could still definitely take a goose in a fight.)
I'll let you know.
And, yeah.
But I mean you DID just tell me that I should step back a little from my usual job and let you do yours too
So, you know. You should be able to take a step back from yours sometimes too by that logic
Just sayin (｡•̀ᴗ-)✧
Your profile said you were a doctoral student, right? Do you have to write for that? Or research or whatever?
When you put it like that...
...That's a sweet way to say it. Thanks, Vi-chan.
I'll put my heart into it, at least. 100% or nothin.
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When I see people isolate themselves and let their dispositions grow so unfriendly, I wonder if something happened that hurt them.
Though maybe I'm just assuming too much, and being too soft since I consider him one of my own...
Regardless, thank you Ichiro, I appreciate it.
(Avoid the geese.)
Maybe so...
But yes, that's correct! It's writing, reading, research, and additional observation.
I'm currently studying Political Science - it's rather fun, but I don't know if many people would share my opinion on that, aha.
Exactly the type of answer I wanted, Ichiro!
I'll do my best to return back to all of you soon - it'd be nice to actually chat in person instead of just trying to watch over you all from afar!
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Get that.
Happened to me.
It takes a lot more than being barked at to push me off, so I'll try and help where I can.
Political science? Huh. Interesting.
Cool. It's not really my bag but everybody's got their passions.
What made you wanna study it?
And for sure. We get dibs on your lit welcome back from your meetings party.
Mario kart and tacos, apparently. And sweets.
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What happened? Who hurt you! I'll hurt them!
Ah - my family has a history of governance. Very upper echelon types.
If I want to have any hope of survival, it's best if I know how to keep myself afloat.
More than that, I'd like to actually use political power in order to protect and help common people.
But that's more of an aspiration than anything.
Yes, my lit party!!
Oh, I might be the spoiled one soon...
That sounds so nice...
It was so quiet before you all arrived - it feels so mean that I can't go home even though you're all here...
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A lot of bad stuff happened. No people to hurt, really.
The story kinda sucks.
What matters is the part after. I'm all good now - I've got my bros and my division and a lot of good things to look out for in life.
Hard to see rainbows if you're always looking down.
I think that's great.
That's the kind of government my world really needs.
Or any world, I guess. People who care about the little guy. Not just the rich and powerful running around doing whatever they want while everyone else suffers.
It's a really good aspiration to have.
And hey. Think of it as something to look forward to, right?
Lots of hard work leads to good rewards.
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And I'm glad that you're happy now - of course I am...
...
I'm still dissatisfied...
Right! Any world ought to be able to look out for the common people rather than worrying about greed or profit!
Ah, but that is idealism... so I must study in order to figure out how to tip the scales in a more balanced way.
I'd like to follow my aspirations but remain grounded in reality.
That's true!
Eventual relaxation, here I come!
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vi-chan lol
Man, if I had something for you to go after, I'd totally say go for it
But you'd have to invent a time machine and stop a war or something, and who knows if I'd even be where I am now if you did
Thought that counts, tho
Seriously, thanks.
It is idealistic, yeah.
Passion's really important, but so's being clear headed.
You sound like you'd be a good leader, though, with that mindset.
that's the spirit.
Maybe by the end of the week, huh?
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Time travel is not a solution...
That's sweet of you to say - thank you!
I'll be doing my best. I've been studying for this long, I'd like for it to count for something.
Yes! That's the goal!
Our schedules are booked solid until hopefully the end of the week...
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Thanks for looking out for us. And me, especially, I guess.
Team spirit.
now i've got a to-do list stacking up!
- Keep an eye on people in the dorm, especially Dimitri
- Do my homework
- Spend some vouchers
- Stay away from geese
- Keep Vi-chan from losing it all week
No sweat. ᕙ(`▽´)ᕗ
oh, shit, we never actually talked about tech stuff. did you still need anything or was the not magic explanation what you needed?
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You're my beloved dorm I've been waiting for, you know?
Even if our time together may be short, or if you didn't mean to be here...
I hope to care for you as earnestly as I can.
And for you in particular, Ichiro... You work very hard for others, and I think that's an admirable thing.
But I hope you do let yourself be a little spoiled from time to time.
Please entrust me with your care, in the midst of your busy schedule.
Hmmm - the not magic explanation was helpful!
Though I've never heard of anything like those mics before...
Are they common place in your home? We have mics here, but I've never heard of them possibly being used to affect people, no matter how soulful the ballad.
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Man, imagine that we were all terrible people.
I like our group. I hope everybody's been cool with you, too, for the most part.
[ stop he's getting embarrassed ]
Aw
jeez, Vi-chan. You're really sweet.
I'm just tryin to do the best I can.
I will, but I'm saying the same for you! It's only fair.
As for the mics, they're kinda common. It's not hard to get one - you just gotta get a permit.
Kinda like a gun in most places, I guess? We don't have guns, at least in the divisions. Mics instead.
So, I guess it's not hard to get one, but not just anyone can use it, if that makes sense.
If you don't have the rhymes to go with the tool, then its useless, you know?
There's skill that goes into it, too.
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In truth, I've been very lucky. Everyone has been very kind to me, or at the very least remarkably polite considering the situation.
I do understand that it's a rather frustrating thing that's happened - I would probably be more openly dissatisfied if I were in your shoes.
But at least to my face, people have been courteous. That is more than I could ask for.
Then consider your best to be worthy of sweetness!
I'll accept your care in the portions I can - is that fair?
I'll try, at least.
Rhymes and skill in order to properly use the mic...
Is it the same as you would normally practice performance?
To learn the craft of wordplay?
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I really hate it when people are cryptic and try to hide answers.
If you'd been like that, this would've been different lol
But you've been looking out for us, and even if you don't know the answer, you don't try to lie and pretend you do
That's worth something in my book, at least.
And that's fair. You got a deal.😎
That's a good way to describe it, yeah.
Some people got a natural skill for it
But that doesn't mean you shouldn't keep practicing. There's always a way to improve your craft.
That's what I try to instill in my bros, too, yk?
And... that's what makes it fun, I think
There are a million ways you can innovate and switch it up
Rap's never boring.
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Well, I'll continue to do my best - while I do think that politeness and good intentions are important...
I suppose I'm the type of person who won't be satisfied until I find results and answers.
So I'll continue to try to do my best, as confusing as this situation is.
You make it sound so lively!
But that's interesting, I suppose then that studying rap is like studying magic.
Given that your mic acts as a conduit between your skill and then something that can affect reality.
How interesting...
I think I'll have to keep asking about other types of magic too, just to be sure I understand the differences.