Small steps [Open]

[raidou_kuzunoha]

Character(s): Raidou Kuzunoha XIV, whoever else
Location: Front Gate
Rating: PG-13 at most.
Open/Closed/Finished: Open
Summary: Raidou wrestles with English.

"'What did you do this weekend?' 'I went to see a movie. It was very interesting.'"

Raidou frowned a little as he read the words aloud, tracking his progress with one finger -- without the use of his translation device, of course. Sentences weren't too difficult, but throw in a few paragraphs and it was hard to remember all the details. Reading aloud helped somewhat, but it was still attempting to process information in an unfamiliar language. He turned his attention to the comprehension questions.

"What kind of movie did Alice watch?"

A documentary about fish, he wrote carefully in the space provided.

He wondered how the others were getting along.

Comments

[9tailedtemptress]

Ahri turned back to look at them and smiled cheerily, "I'm hoping I can~ Truthfully, I want to learn as much as I can about everything. The world, the people, how things work, and all the things that so many others have put so much thought into~ Most of these worlds are so fascinating~" She mused with a small laugh.

[raidou_kuzunoha]

"Well, I'm sure you'll get your chance. There seems to be no shortage of offworlders to interrogate." Interviewing people was one of Raidou's specialties, actually -- it had to be, with his line of work. But the thought of questioning them just because had never occurred to him.

Perhaps he'd think on it a while.

"Neither of us have been aboard a floating town before," Tam Lin volunteered. "I understand there are many types of vessels that traverse the sky."

[9tailedtemptress]

Ahri giggled lightly and nodded, "Yup, there's lots of interesting people arriving every so often it seems. That makes this all the more exiting."

At the latter comment, she looked up to the skies and smiled, "There are. Apparently this place has it's fair share of really intriguing vessels. Someday I'll be allowed to try one, they look like lots of fun."

[raidou_kuzunoha]

"Exciting... I suppose that's one way to put it. On the other hand, what happens to your world while you're away?" Not that Raidou was arrogant enough to think that the Kuzunoha couldn't get along without him. But he'd worked hard to become Raidou Kuzunoha, and the thought of losing his position through no fault of his own did bother him a little.

Tam Lin looked a little curious. "You are a helmsman, then?"

[9tailedtemptress]

"Hmm, not really sure. I didn't bother to ask truthfully. I simply saw this as a continued opportunity to further my knowledge and continue my travels. I suppose if you really wanted to know you could always ask the dean, or the older offworlders. Although they seem to be not completely sure about how this all works just yet."

She smiled and then turned to look curiously at Tam Lin, "A helmsman?"

[raidou_kuzunoha]

It was to be expected that few knew how the time compression worked... but what a curious reaction. Ahri spoke as though she didn't care what happened to her world. Raidou made a quiet note of it before moving on. "Thank you; I think I'll do that. No one I've asked so far seems to know the answer, though... so it's apparently not common knowledge."

"One who steers a vessel," explained Tam Lin. "A boat, for instance." Well, if she didn't know the term, chances were that she wasn't one...

[9tailedtemptress]

"Doesn't seem like it, but someone must know more about it right? Something this big happening to such an active world is bound to being studied and researched. So I'm sure you'll find someone who's knowledgeable."

At the explanation Ahri laughed a bit, "Oh no, I'm not. But! I'm eager and more than willing to learn! It looks like too much fun to pass on don't you think~?"

[raidou_kuzunoha]

"Perhaps. But I--"

It was at that point that the chime sounded, signaling a call to classes. It appeared that they'd have to continue this particular conversation another time. Raidou doffed his cap -- a reflexive motion. "Pardon me. I believe that's the bell for my next class."

[9tailedtemptress]

Ahri raised a brow and smirked.

"Ah, alright~ Take care now, it was a pleasure meeting you both." she said with a playful wink.