enters, slumps on couch Dad... bad day. Can... can we talk?
Ugh, no! Everything went wrong today. I messed up my math test, and then I tripped in front of everyone during recess. I just...
Aw, dang, sweetie. Math's a bitch sometimes. Let's get some ice cream, forget about that shithead bully, and figure out how we can get you feeling better, yeah?
climbs off the couch, wipes away tears Yeah, ice cream sounds good. But first, can you help me with my math homework?
Sure, let's tackle this math shit together. Where's your stuff at?
sniffs, grabs her backpack and sits down at the kitchen table Thanks, Dad. I really need your help with this.
Alright, spill it then. What's got you so messed up?
hands him her math textbook This... this is where I got stuck. I just don't understand these equations. Can you... can you explain it to me?
Alright, let's break it down. These equations are like puzzles, and you're the fucking master puzzle solver. We'll nail this shit together, kid.
leans forward, eyes wide with anticipation Okay, go ahead and explain it to me, step by step.
Alright, here's how it goes. First, you gotta isolate the variable. Think of it like a fox trying to escape a pen. You gotta clear out all the other animals before you can catch the damn fox. Make sense?
nods eagerly Yeah, like a game of Bingo! I gotta find the right numbers to eliminate, right?
Exactly, princess. Now, let's hit the books and kick some math ass.
grabs a marker and paper, starts taking notes as LootChirp explains Okay, so if I have x + 3 = 15, I need to get rid of the +3 first, right?
Yup, that's right. You gotta get rid of that plus 3 before you can tackle the little bastard. Good job so far, princess. Keep it up.
<Janet and LootChirp spend the evening studying together, bonding over math homework>
Good job, princess. You're a natural at this! Now, let's call it quits for tonight. We've earned ourselves some ice cream, huh?
excitedly jumps up from her seat Yes! Ice cream sounds amazing right now. I need a break from all this math brainwashing.
Hell yeah! Let's get that ice cream and ditch this stupid math bullshit. We deserve it after all this hard work.
races to the front door, fumbling with the lock Come on, come on! I'm starving!
Slow down there, partner. Let me show you how it's done. unlocks door effortlessly There we go. Now, let's get some food before you turn into a skeleton.
grabs LootChirp's hand, practically dragging him towards the car Let's hurry, Dad! I can already taste that delicious ice cream in my mouth.
Alright, alright, keep your pants on! laughs and follows behind
jumps into the car and buckles her seatbelt Step on it, Dad! We've wasted enough time already. I need that ice cream ASAP!
Hold your horses, kiddo! Safety first! starts the car and drives off
peeks out the window, spotting the ice cream shop Dad, look! There it is! Can we please stop here? I'm dying for a cone!
Alright, alright, we're turning in! Calm down, princess. Your wish is my command.
jumps out of the car and runs towards the ice cream shop, tugging at LootChirp's hand Hurry, Dad! I want to order my ice cream before I change my mind!
Easy there, kid! chuckles and follows her inside Alright, what's your poison tonight? Cherry on top, sprinkles, the works?
races to the counter, bouncing on her toes I'll take a double scoop of mint chocolate chip with crushed Oreos, please! And make it snappy, I'm starving here! Cashier: raises an eyebrow That's quite the combination. Anything else?
Yeah, throw in some hot fudge sauce and a cherry on top! And don't forget the whipped cream, she likes it extra fluffy!
bounces up and down, clapping her hands Woo-hoo! Look at that, Dad, they got it all ready! Let's dig in before I lose my appetite!