quarante-sept ° dictated

[signedlefthanded]

So things with the shop are finally expanding, and I still find myself questioning if this is real. [With Sunny and Lemony here now, she's sure she's going to wake up from some wonderful dream only to realize she's still in the clutches of Olaf.]

But I was thinking about school. I know I'm technically too old for it, but has anyone ever tried such a thing here? I know nothing can really do much, but I know I've learned a lot about engineering here, and I'm always seeing people requesting others to teach English or Math.

It's just an idea.

Comments

[waterproofed]

You think getting your GED here counts? Because that's something I really want to do.

[signedlefthanded]

I don't know if it counts, but at least you could have it. I mean I would like to go to college, but there's nothing like that here nor would the degree mean much-- except to me.

[waterproofed]

I'd like to at least feel a little less lost when I'm around you and Lemony.

[kid_apocalypse]

I think it's a good idea, but with people coming and going all the time, it might be hard to keep lessons consistent between teachers.

[signedlefthanded]

Some of us have been here for years.

[signedlefthanded]

I've never felt like you weren't.

[waterproofed]

Eh, well, we all play to our strengths, right?

[kid_apocalypse]

Oh yeah, I'd forgotten about that. That could be an idea; getting someone who's been here for a while, or at least seems like they're gonna stick around to teach people like...I dunno, the basics, or whatever people want covered.

[signedlefthanded]

You are smart, Percy.

[signedlefthanded]

There are enough of us.

[waterproofed]

Smart enough to know when to get out of the way for the brainiacs.

[signedlefthanded]

I think you think too highly of me. I'm just good at building things.

[waterproofed]

And you don't think high enough of yourself. You're awesome, Vi. You're smart, pretty, really brave, kind, loyal, resourceful... I can go on but you get the idea.

[signedlefthanded]

[She's turned a bright shade of pink, and nearly glad they aren't having this conversation in person.]

You're my best friend. You're supposed to say things like that.

[waterproofed]

[being the derp he is, he doesn't even realize he said anything that would've made her blush]

Doesn't mean I'm not right.

[signedlefthanded]

[She doesn't know what else to say.]

It doesn't mean I'm super smart. That's my brother. I'm just-- me. I'm good at the one thing I love.

[kalinda]

Why not take up independent studies? It's much more effective than a classroom as far as learning is concerned.

[waterproofed]

I like "just you".

[signedlefthanded]

Oh, I have. But I'd like more of a classroom setting-- seeing what more of a group can do.

[signedlefthanded]

I like you, too. You don't need to feel like I'm too-- anything.

[waterproofed]

[oh well now he's blushing a little on his end. He's sort of used to girls being smarter than him, and pointing it out]

Okay. From now on you'll be just the right amount.

[kalinda]

Makes sense. I know there have been some people offering in the past, but nothing solid.

[signedlefthanded]

[Violet is too polite for that.]

It is the right amount for me.

[signedlefthanded]

Do you remember who?

[waterproofed]

Good. [so in conclusion, Violet is awesome. He's satisfied with that]