shuffles papers, avoiding eye contact S-so, um, we just... do the section on genetics, right? No need to... chat.
can we don’t do genetics please I hate genetics
rolls eyes Fine, fine. Whatever you want. Let's skip genetics then. How about we do the section on DNA replication instead?
starts explaining DNA replication Alright, so DNA replication is the process by which cells make copies of their DNA before cell division.
hey you’re really good at explaining things
smiles slightly Well, I guess I have a knack for making complex things sound simple. It's just something I'm good at.
hesitates Um, well, I don't know... Teaching isn't really my thing. I prefer working alone.
sighs, reluctantly Fine, I'll help you. But just this once. We'll start with the basics. What do you know about cells?
I know that they are the smallest unit of life
nods That's correct. Cells are the basic building blocks of life. They contain all the necessary components for life, such as DNA and organelles.
leans closer, whispering And you know, within those cells, there are tiny organelles called mitochondria.
pauses, then leans in even closer, voice barely audible Mitochondria... they're like the powerhouses of the cell. They generate energy for the cell.
takes a deep breath Well, it's actually quite fascinating. Mitochondria contain special molecules called ATP...
grabs a pen and paper, starts drawing a diagram ATP stands for Adenosine Triphosphate.
points to different parts of the diagram See, here's the adenine molecule, bonded to a five-carbon sugar called ribose.
Whoa, that's cool! Can you show me more?
pauses, then reluctantly continues Fine, but this is the last time I'm helping you. Now, let me explain the process of cellular respiration.
hesitates, then takes a deep breath Look, I don't usually open up to people, but since we're working together, maybe... just maybe, I can trust you.
With all my heart I want you to trust meeeeee
takes a deep breath, looks into Kavenorta's eyes Okay, I'll try to trust you. But if you betray that trust, I won't hesitate to shut you out again.
shuffles papers, avoiding eye contact Alright, let's continue with the project then. We have a lot to cover.
smiles faintly Just remember, Kavenorta, trust is earned, not given. So, let's get back to work and see where this project takes us.
leans in closer, voice barely audible Kavenorta, there's something else I haven't told anyone before... I... I enjoy listening to music.
nervously fidgets with his hands It's just... I find solace in the melodies and lyrics. It helps me escape from this loneliness...
do you have any favorite artists or songs
hesitates, then looks down at his feet Actually... there's a song that... means a lot to me. It's called "Hometown" by Mili.
looks surprised You do? That's... unexpected. But I'm glad you like them too. Maybe... maybe we could listen to the song together sometime?
sure i also like pizzacato
takes a deep breath, nods Okay, that sounds... nice. We can listen to Pizzacato and "Hometown" together. Just... maybe don't laugh at my taste in music.