003 ≠ ( VIDEO )

[denyamenti]

I know this might be a bit of a strange request, with this being such an unfamiliar place to all of us but I find that I've really been missing attending school. Is there somewhere in the city where... that would accept a Foreigner as a student?

[ Because this is just the sort of mundane thing his host would be focused on; Bakura could almost count on his host's predictability. And while he had not quite completely written off the possibility of Ryou's actual presence here, pretending to be the teen still served him well and the persona needed to be seamlessly maintained for as long as the thief deemed it beneficial for him. ]

It's just... so very odd feeling, not to have homework or anything.

[ He laughs a little, as though sheepish of the admission. ]

Not that I've been bored, the work at the dojo has been very enjoyable! I just haven't much to fill my time when I'm not there.

[ Yes, Bakura thinks. That sounds suitably boring and unassuming. ]

Comments

[doc_holi]

... I used to hold lessons for my charge back home, but I imagine there's someone or something here more suitable than me. Surely there's something for the Kedan's children in some form.

[She hadn't thought about it, honestly...]

[denyamenti]

Mm, well... most of the schools seem geared towards younger students and... ah, I can only imagine their coursework is in kedanese?

[doc_holi]

Very true... What sort of courses are you looking for? At what levels?

[denyamenti]

[ Bakura laughs lightly ]

Oh, anything really! I wouldn't want to be a bother by putting anyone out. Anything that's new would be a nice change though.

[doc_holi]

[Holiday's always been a busy person, so she doesn't mind at all if he wants to take courses under her. Still, she's not really a qualified teacher except in practice. Rex was an entirely different issue.]

I've taught trigonometry, chemistry, biology, and several other upper level subjects before. I'm not a professional teacher or anything, but I don't mind passing on what I know if you can't find any other options.

[Like she's going to turn away a young mind that's willing to learn. Bah!]

[denyamenti]

[ Here Bakura had to be careful what he agreed to, if only because he had to fake something his host would be able to do while having his own learning to do it on. However one of those... ]

Biology sounds all right, actually.

[ He was already pretty good at dissecting things, they just tended to start out still living. ]

[doc_holi]

[This will totally end well.]

Really? This sounds terrific, then. I'm more than willing to meet up for some sessions together if you are.

[Sorry. She's getting excited.]

[denyamenti]

Yes please! Whenever is convenient for you, Doctor Holiday.

[doc_holi]

[She thinks for a moment.]

Maybe on an evening during the week. Or maybe Sunday mornings?

[Should this be a once a week thing? Hmmhmm.]

[denyamenti]

Perhaps Sunday would be all right, I would hate to occupy your time after your regular work.

[doc_holi]

It's no problem to me. Whatever you would like to do.

Sunday morning sounds nice if you'd like. Where should we meet? My place, yours, somewhere more public? I'm... not sure if there's a library here or not.

[denyamenti]

There is one in the Palace, I believe. I've heard others talking about it but you need permission from the Emperor. I haven't seen any public ones yet and there aren't very many bookstores either. I suspect it has to do with trees being so scarce.

I can come to your house, Doctor Holiday. Would you like me to bring anything?

[doc_holi]

[Ahhh, that makes sense.]

I live in the Earth sector, then. 3C. Just bring something to take notes with. We'll start out slow for our first meeting.

[denyamenti]

All right, I'll see you then!

[superoverachiever]

I don't know how much formal stuff we have going on, but we've got a space and some available teachers at the very least. Tarrlok can hook you up.

[denyamenti]

Tarrlok... I don't think I've met him. Where might I find him, miss?

[superoverachiever]

I think you should just be able to message him...

[denyamenti]

[ Internally Bakura rolled his eyes, what a useless reply. Outwardly however, he remained polite as ever. ]

Yes, I can do that. Thank you for the suggestion.

[superoverachiever]

Yeah. Fair warning, though. He's an ex-supervillain.

[denyamenti]

He's a... pardon?

[superoverachiever]

You know, guys with super powers trying to take over the world, or parts of it.

[denyamenti]

Then why is he in charge of the teachers??

[superoverachiever]

'cause he's got the skills for it. And he's only an ex-supervillain.

[denyamenti]

W-Well... if that's the distinction...

[superoverachiever]

Look, I'm not saying it was a GREAT idea on my part, but if you know somebody else with the skills and background maybe we could work on that.

[denyamenti]

No no, it's all right. I appreciate your candor, miss.