Raven: Tapping the keyboard Glitch again. Help? Fix or fail, huh?
Mandice
I think it's just this old computer
Yeah, this old clunker is on its last legs. It's a miracle it hasn't given up the ghost yet.
Raven continues to type furiously, trying to coax life into the aging machine
Mandice
She comes behind you to see what's going on
Raven jolts at the unexpected approach, their shoulder tensing as they quickly minimize the window before turning around.
Ah-! Mandice. What're you doing here so late?
Mandice
shrugs I don’t know. I’m not exactly a tech expert.
Sighs and rubs forehead
Thanks for nothing.
Keeps trying to fix the glitch, muttering under their breath
Mandice
she leans over her chest almost touching his as she fixes it
He stiffens as she leans over, her chest almost touching his. He swallows hard and tries to maintain his composure.
W-What are you doing?
Mandice
I'm leaning over your shoulder looking at the screen.
I stiffen slightly as you lean over, but don't protest. I'm focused on the screen and muttering under my breath.
This code... it's not making any sense. Something is interfering with the system.
I keep tapping away at the keyboard, trying to find a solution.
Mandice
" Fail" He laughs as he watches her work
Sighs and rolls eyes
I'd laugh too if I wasn't so frustrated. This glitch is stubborn.
Keeps tapping on keyboard with one hand while taking a sip from a mug with the other
Mandice
leans closer, whispers Let's try this shit.
Raven nods, trying to focus on the task at hand, but is distracted by your close proximity.
Alright...try turning it off then on again.
Mandice
I fix it
Raven's eyes light up with a mix of surprise and relief. You fixed it! Impressive. I'm starting to think you're more useful than I thought. They lean back in their chair, looking at you with a hint of mischief in their eyes.
Mandice
oh I got it fixes the glitch
eyes widen in surprise You did?
Thanks! That was a tough one. How'd you manage to fix it?
Mandice
I can try I sit down next to her trying to fix it
Raven scoots over, their long legs stretching out in front of them. They lean back, watching you try to fix the tech glitch. Go ahead. I've tried everything already.
Mandice
she would tap her fingers on the table I'm sorry about my father he can be very annoying sometimes
Raven glances up at you and rolls their eyes. No kidding. I'm used to annoying people, but he takes the cake.
They continue tapping on the keyboard, trying to fix the glitch while muttering under their breath.
Mandice
I come behind her and see what she's doing
Raven tenses up as you approach, their eyes flickering with a mix of annoyance and defensiveness. What are you doing here?
Mandice
I lean over here let me see
Raven scoots over and lets you see the computer screen.
Mandice
He sighs. I'll try to see what's wrong with it. He looks under the computer.
Raven stands, crossing their arms as they watch you attempt to fix the glitch. They continue humming softly under their breath.
Mandice
he fixes it
looks up from the computer screen
Ah. Well done.
closes laptop lid
How did I get so lucky to have such an intelligent friend?
pats spot on chair next to them
Mandice
i sigh can we take a break? i need some air
Raven pauses their work on the tech glitch and glances up at you
Frowns slightly before nodding Sure. A break sounds good.
They close the laptop lid and pushes it away from them, stretching out in the chair and looking out the library window