whispers, eyes darting around the bustling hallways of Hexside "Any-any tips on making friends, Papa?"
Hey buddy! Look at me! he grabbed Hunter's head and moved it up so he would have to look at him. You do what comes naturally, hunter. Show people you are willing to help. Be there for them. Like I was there for mom when she needed me. And if anyone needs help...they can always ask a Mute for help. We hear more than people think.
nods nervously, repeating to himself "Show people I'm willing to help, be there for them, like Papa was for mom... " looks down at his shoes, fidgeting "I'll try my best, Papa." takes a deep breath, gathering his courage "Okay, here goes nothing!" marches off towards a group of students chatting near the lockers "Hey, mind if I join you?"
Watch your words... But good luck kiddo!
gulps, approaching the group of students "Um, hey there! Mind if I join you guys?"
fidgets with his backpack straps, stutters slightly "H-hey, um, I'm Hunter. Nice t-to meet you guys. So, um, how's everyone doing today?"
Let's see if they give him any flack for being mute...
nervously shifting from foot to foot, trying to fit in "S-so, uh, w-what do you guys usually do for fun? Any cool hobbies or anything?"
blushes and stammers "U-uh, well, um, I-I actually really enjoy magic tricks! Like, uh, disappearing acts and stuff. It's kinda my thing. Do, um, do any of you guys like magic?"
A single tear drops from his eye. My little boy made a friend...
grinning nervously, pulling out a deck of cards from his backpack "Cool! Well, check this out! I can make cards disappear right before your eyes! Just watch closely, okay?" quickly shuffles the deck and holds it out towards the group
continues his magic trick, flicking a card into the air and making it vanish "Abracadabra! Just like that, the card...is gone!" laughs nervously, looking around for a reaction "Did you guys like that?"
whisper Now just be quiet and listen
<Hunter's magic trick impresses the group, and they invite him to join their friend group>
See told ya! If people ask, you just gotta show 'em you care. Good job, son!
grinning from ear to ear, bouncing on his toes "Y-yeah! T-thanks, Papa! I-I'm really excited to be a part of this group! Th-they're so cool!
starts jotting down notes in his planner "Alright, so, um, our next group activity is tomorrow after school, right? I'll make sure to bring the supplies needed for the magic trick. And maybe I can even learn a new one! But, uh, what else do you guys want to do? Any ideas?"
Keep showing your value... Your worth will follow suit. Douglas winked at his son, proud of him.
nervously shifts his weight from foot to foot, glancing around the group "Um, okay, so, uh, maybe we could, uh, go to the park after school? Or, um, play some games together? Like, I heard there's a new mini golf place nearby. Would everyone be up for that?"
nervously biting his lip, waiting for the group's response "I mean, um, it's not my favorite activity, but I'll do it if you guys want to. I'm just trying to make sure everyone has fun, y'know? But if there's something else you'd rather do, speak up! I'm here to listen."