1st stitch sewn [video]

[affably_andy]

[A video clicks on, revealing a teenager…standing on a box-laden luggage trolley like it was an oversized skateboard. He’s shivering in a hoodie and looks a tad unnerved. Probably a side affect of going to a new academy on a giant floating island.]

Um, hey. I’m Andrew Davis. Or Andy. I'm...pretty new here.

[His voice gets a little softer as he

Comments

[video]

[chansondeleau]

I thought they gave out maps...

[Grumpy Demyx is grumpy, sorry. Someone caught a cold a week ago and is just now getting over it]

Re: [video]

[affably_andy]

[Andy notices, but focuses on the words more than the tone. Politely.]

I guess missed them. Do you know where they are?

[video]

[chansondeleau]

Transit center? I dunno. The dorms are at the other end of the quad, though.

Re: [video]

[affably_andy]

[Andy nods and turns the trolley around. He should probably go to the Center to get a map, but he is way too cold to think about more than getting into a warm bed.] All right. Thanks...[whoever you are?]

[Audio]

[thesmartbrother]

[Aww, you look lost.]

They might have maps in the main office.

[video]

[affably_andy]

[He totally is. He's been exploring a little and is by the track and field now.] Hopefully. [Pause.] If you don't mind...where's that from here?

[Audio]

[thesmartbrother]

[He gives clear and quick instructions to the main office.] Just ask about maps. They might have more information for you, too.

[video, a bit later]

[affably_andy]

Alright. [He listens intently, skates there in record time and gets a map (or two; spares are always good). Then he makes his way to the dorms and sets up his room.]

Thank you, really. [Politeness never goes wrong.] I would've frozen without your help. [A (stupid) joke, but not completely. He should've packed a better jacket. Just because it was south of his home didn't mean it was warmer.

[Audio]

[hiddenbadass]

[Have a bit of a hoarse, voice on the other end. It's mostly devoid of emotion on top of that. Have fun!]

... I'm Mike, and I'm a guard here. Show me where you are, and I can come pick you up.

[video]

[affably_andy]

[Well. That is a bit unnerving.]

I've already gotten help from another student, but thank you. [Andy's voice is sincere, even though there's an undercurrent of nervousness.]

[video]

[hiddenbadass]

[Mike scans the post to see who helped Andy.]

Heh. Donny beat me to it. Why am I not surprised?

[video]

[affably_andy]

[He pauses, staring at the communicator. He has no idea what Mike is, but he seems to be more proof of his theory that most of the faculty here isn't going to be human.]

[Blink blink.] Uh. Yeah, he helped me out. Friend of yours?

[oh_icanfeelit]

[Kronk goes into Scout Leader mode right away; even though Andy's obviously older, he's still a student.]

If you need somebody to walk you 'round campus, I'd be glad to help out!

[video]jfc I totally missed this I am so sorry

[affably_andy]

Another student helped me out, but thanks.

Are you a teacher?

[Permavideo and no worries! :)]

[oh_icanfeelit]

Yep! I teach folks how to cook!

[Video]

[affably_andy]

[A nod. Andy doesn't know how to do anything fancy, but he can cook enough to support himself on his own...

...probably.]

That sounds like a useful class.

[video]

[affably_andy]

[...Didn't quite work. Thump went a few of his photos on the floor. He totally did not expect to have a voice come out of thin air in the middle of unpacking.]

Oh! Um, it's okay. I someone helped me out earlier, but thanks.

[He snatched the communicator from his bed. Andrew? Nobody ever called him that except teachers, and even that was a rarity.] You can call me Andy. [Smile~]

[video]

[affably_andy]

Heh, me too. It's gone okay so far. Aside from the getting lost thing, but I have maps now.

[Suddenly, visual! Have a double take.] So...I'm guessing you're Mike's brother?