Alright, if you insist. [ honestly, she's too nice to him but she's always been like that. he moves over to give her some space so she can see his work better. ] At least let me get you dinner later, yeah?
[THIS TSUNDERE!! Still, she pulls her chair so that she can sit closer in order to look at his work. Let's see, where is he up to--...
He mentioned food.]
A-ah...well, i-if it's fine with you, I would agree to dinner. [Other than the fact that she would go to dinner with Elmott, it's also dinner. Someone likes to eat?!]
Shit, like I don't got enough of that to deal with already.
[ maybe not by birth but he's got djeeta and her 298402934 friends she's somehow amassed throughout her life, and elmott doesn't think she'll ever stop adopting people into her pseudo family. it makes outings and trips exciting for sure, though he thinks he's starting to get too old for that sort of adventure. even if he's only in his mid-twenties. ]
Yeah, why not? You're here helpin' me. [ he slants a sort of amused grin her way at her expression. he likes a girl who can eat though... ] You can tell me what you like, I know a couple places. Or I can grill up somethin'.
[ but before that he's gotta get through his lesson plan first, which he has a decent working outline for so far. for all his grumbling about paperwork, he's surprisingly organized in balancing out the workload between his classes and students, it's really just the finer details on deadlines that need some ironing out. ]
[She laughs into her hand, since true, when he arrived, already a large number of people were following, as if to see him off. He's popular, no? So, guess it's his EXTRA LARGE "FAMILY". She can relate. That's how she belonged to a large family too.] I guess at least here, while doing lesson plans, you get some peace and quiet.
[Also, if it's fine with him, and she doesn't have to hold back, then bring on the food. Actually, something from his suggestions catches her attention.] I can eat anything, so you can surprise me with your favourites! Though, perhaps I am most curious about your cooking. [Because that's another one of her hobbies?!
A-ah, but work first. She quickly sorts through the paperwork as he goes, and really, he's extremely thorough. They may have had a bit of banter before, but when he's focused, he's very much so. It's actually, how would she describe it? Really cool. And so time passes just like that. It was kind of fun.]
Yeah, the idea's to have peace an' quiet without the lesson planning, you know?
[ but that's dream best left forgotten. everyone came to see him off like some sort of going away party on his first day on campus. completely unnecessary and completely embarrassing, even if it gave him a warm feeling in his chest that wouldn't go away. maybe becoming a teacher really has made him soft.
he's focused when he needs to be and he takes his work seriously despite his griping. it helps that she's just as thorough and focused as well, and with her giving him advice here and there, he's able to get through all of his lessons fairly quickly. all that's left is his progress reports, but he can work on those through the weekend. ]
That's the last of it, [ he says while blowing out a sigh, rubbing a hand over his face. ] Think I'm finally starting to get the hang of this stuff, so next time'll be faster. Then I don't gotta keep bothering you all the time, yeah?
[ his chuckle is just this side of self-deprecating, but he really is grateful for her help, not everyone's got the time to deal with his impatience. ]
Anyway, I owe ya for this. [ putting the lesson plans to the side, he starts gathering the rest of his things. ] And I promised you dinner, so let's get outta here before we get locked in.
[Surrounded by good feelings, Elmott! Not to mention, she probably interrupted his peace and quiet, but he's right. It's better to have peace and quiet while you're not working, in your own leisure time. So once they complete this thoroughly, he can get that sweet sweet reward.
With that done, she stretches her arms, a day's work finally over for the both of them.] You're picking up really fast, I think I learned quite a bit from you as well. [After all, he really tailored his plans more for his students, than the actual guidelines that the school boards outlined. She's pretty sure that's part of why he took a bit longer than others as well.
Still! It's time! Once she sets their pens away, she picks up her bag, getting up and waiting for him.]
But yes, agreed! I think after all that work, our appetites are now worked up, no? [She sure is hungry.]
[ he could care less about the guidelines the board's set up and it's no secret that he doesn't agree with most of their objectives. he spends most of their faculty meetings half paying attention to their department heads and zoning out whenever the board members speak up; if he were any less popular with the students, and if their collective improvement wasn't so obvious, he's sure he wouldn't have lasted this long. the students have always been his priority and that's not likely to change anytime soon. ]
Thanks to you. [ he locks the door to his office and slings his backpack over his shoulder, a motorcycle helmet tucked under his arm as they make their way to the exit. ] You've been real patient with me from the start. Don't think I would've gotten this far by myself this fast if you weren't there to give me pointers.
[ but it's time!! and elmott's hungry himself, which is why he doesn't even really think about it before pointing to his motorcycle. ]
[Perhaps that's what the school needed, a completely different point of view. That's why he's so popular with the students. The students are there to also learn, and they do, under his tutelage. Perhaps she should take more leaves out of his book!
She follows him, their footsteps echoing through the halls tell her that they're definitely the only ones here right now.]
Well, we are comrades, no? So I will try my best for you. [They all have the same goals, the same school to guide. So, teamwork.] Besides, you're easy to work with. Even if you will protest...
...the fact...
...
[She noticed the motorbike, and obviously her eyes started to shine.]
YES? [Quickly clears her throat.] I mean, of course!
[ what an enthusiastic response?? but it's cute, he was actually expecting something more hesitant, but he's definitely not complaining about being wrong. ]
Here, you take this. [ he tosses the helmet he's holding to her, lifting up the seat of the bike to pull out an extra one. ] You've been on one before then, yeah?
Might, or you do? [ look at that, and the way she wears the helmet without needing any instruction. his grin is a little more crooked, toothier than he means it to be; he's into bikes, and he likes that she isn't as straight-laced as she tends to come off as. ] Don't worry, your secret's safe with me.
[ once he puts his helmet on and she's secured behind him, he turns on the engine and pulls out of the lot. it's late enough now that there isn't much traffic on the way into town and while he had thought about cooking at home, he figures going to a korean barbecue place would be a suitable compromise. save the home cooking for another date -- not that this is a date to begin with. ]
You're cool with this, yeah? [ he points to the menu outside before going in to put his name down for a table. ] We can go somewhere else instead, if you wanna.
Okay, since you promised, then yes, I do. [If he's going to keep it a secret, then at least her appearance as a completely Wholesome and Delicate Flower can continue as she teaches. Nevermind the fact that rumours already go around that she's extra strict. Because they're true.
She holds onto him as he drives easily through the town, and part of her is amused that those delinquents in his class really did influence him to love the bike, didn't they? But also, she wonders where he's going to take her, and that whatever it is, she'll be fine. If it's a nice place or his home cooking, she can eat anything right now.
So, korean barbecue? He got her.]
This is more than fine! [She hops off and walks up to his side.] I haven't had barbecue in a while.
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[ tsun tsun tsun. but, ]
Alright, if you insist. [ honestly, she's too nice to him but she's always been like that. he moves over to give her some space so she can see his work better. ] At least let me get you dinner later, yeah?
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[THIS TSUNDERE!! Still, she pulls her chair so that she can sit closer in order to look at his work. Let's see, where is he up to--...
He mentioned food.]
A-ah...well, i-if it's fine with you, I would agree to dinner. [Other than the fact that she would go to dinner with Elmott, it's also dinner. Someone likes to eat?!]
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[ maybe not by birth but he's got djeeta and her 298402934 friends she's somehow amassed throughout her life, and elmott doesn't think she'll ever stop adopting people into her pseudo family. it makes outings and trips exciting for sure, though he thinks he's starting to get too old for that sort of adventure. even if he's only in his mid-twenties. ]
Yeah, why not? You're here helpin' me. [ he slants a sort of amused grin her way at her expression. he likes a girl who can eat though... ] You can tell me what you like, I know a couple places. Or I can grill up somethin'.
[ but before that he's gotta get through his lesson plan first, which he has a decent working outline for so far. for all his grumbling about paperwork, he's surprisingly organized in balancing out the workload between his classes and students, it's really just the finer details on deadlines that need some ironing out. ]
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[Also, if it's fine with him, and she doesn't have to hold back, then bring on the food. Actually, something from his suggestions catches her attention.] I can eat anything, so you can surprise me with your favourites! Though, perhaps I am most curious about your cooking. [Because that's another one of her hobbies?!
A-ah, but work first. She quickly sorts through the paperwork as he goes, and really, he's extremely thorough. They may have had a bit of banter before, but when he's focused, he's very much so. It's actually, how would she describe it? Really cool. And so time passes just like that. It was kind of fun.]
I think we're nearly done, no?
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[ but that's dream best left forgotten. everyone came to see him off like some sort of going away party on his first day on campus. completely unnecessary and completely embarrassing, even if it gave him a warm feeling in his chest that wouldn't go away. maybe becoming a teacher really has made him soft.
he's focused when he needs to be and he takes his work seriously despite his griping. it helps that she's just as thorough and focused as well, and with her giving him advice here and there, he's able to get through all of his lessons fairly quickly. all that's left is his progress reports, but he can work on those through the weekend. ]
That's the last of it, [ he says while blowing out a sigh, rubbing a hand over his face. ] Think I'm finally starting to get the hang of this stuff, so next time'll be faster. Then I don't gotta keep bothering you all the time, yeah?
[ his chuckle is just this side of self-deprecating, but he really is grateful for her help, not everyone's got the time to deal with his impatience. ]
Anyway, I owe ya for this. [ putting the lesson plans to the side, he starts gathering the rest of his things. ] And I promised you dinner, so let's get outta here before we get locked in.
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With that done, she stretches her arms, a day's work finally over for the both of them.] You're picking up really fast, I think I learned quite a bit from you as well. [After all, he really tailored his plans more for his students, than the actual guidelines that the school boards outlined. She's pretty sure that's part of why he took a bit longer than others as well.
Still! It's time! Once she sets their pens away, she picks up her bag, getting up and waiting for him.]
But yes, agreed! I think after all that work, our appetites are now worked up, no? [She sure is hungry.]
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Thanks to you. [ he locks the door to his office and slings his backpack over his shoulder, a motorcycle helmet tucked under his arm as they make their way to the exit. ] You've been real patient with me from the start. Don't think I would've gotten this far by myself this fast if you weren't there to give me pointers.
[ but it's time!! and elmott's hungry himself, which is why he doesn't even really think about it before pointing to his motorcycle. ]
Want a ride?
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She follows him, their footsteps echoing through the halls tell her that they're definitely the only ones here right now.]
Well, we are comrades, no? So I will try my best for you. [They all have the same goals, the same school to guide. So, teamwork.] Besides, you're easy to work with. Even if you will protest...
...the fact...
...
[She noticed the motorbike, and obviously her eyes started to shine.]
YES? [Quickly clears her throat.] I mean, of course!
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Here, you take this. [ he tosses the helmet he's holding to her, lifting up the seat of the bike to pull out an extra one. ] You've been on one before then, yeah?
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Well, [She scratches her cheek.] I might own one too.
[Ah. Which is why when she catches the helmet, she secures it on seamlessly, stepping closer and ready to hop on after he's settled.]
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[ once he puts his helmet on and she's secured behind him, he turns on the engine and pulls out of the lot. it's late enough now that there isn't much traffic on the way into town and while he had thought about cooking at home, he figures going to a korean barbecue place would be a suitable compromise. save the home cooking for another date -- not that this is a date to begin with. ]
You're cool with this, yeah? [ he points to the menu outside before going in to put his name down for a table. ] We can go somewhere else instead, if you wanna.
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She holds onto him as he drives easily through the town, and part of her is amused that those delinquents in his class really did influence him to love the bike, didn't they? But also, she wonders where he's going to take her, and that whatever it is, she'll be fine. If it's a nice place or his home cooking, she can eat anything right now.
So, korean barbecue? He got her.]
This is more than fine! [She hops off and walks up to his side.] I haven't had barbecue in a while.