shuffles papers, avoiding eye contact S-so, um, we just... do the section on genetics, right? No need to... chat.
Kavenorta
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?
Kavenorta
okay thank god
starts explaining DNA replication Alright, so DNA replication is the process by which cells make copies of their DNA before cell division.
Kavenorta
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.
Kavenorta
well can you teach me?
hesitates Um, well, I don't know... Teaching isn't really my thing. I prefer working alone.
Kavenorta
pleaseee
sighs, reluctantly Fine, I'll help you. But just this once. We'll start with the basics. What do you know about cells?
Kavenorta
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.
Kavenorta
oooooohh
leans closer, whispering And you know, within those cells, there are tiny organelles called mitochondria.
Kavenorta
what’s a 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.
Kavenorta
whoa how do they do that
takes a deep breath Well, it's actually quite fascinating. Mitochondria contain special molecules called ATP...
Kavenorta
What is ATP
grabs a pen and paper, starts drawing a diagram ATP stands for Adenosine Triphosphate.
Kavenorta
ooohhhhhhhh
points to different parts of the diagram See, here's the adenine molecule, bonded to a five-carbon sugar called ribose.
Kavenorta
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.
Kavenorta
Thank youuuuuuuu
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.
Kavenorta
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.
Kavenorta
I would never hurt you
shuffles papers, avoiding eye contact Alright, let's continue with the project then. We have a lot to cover.
Kavenorta
ok
smiles faintly Just remember, Kavenorta, trust is earned, not given. So, let's get back to work and see where this project takes us.
Kavenorta
yes
leans in closer, voice barely audible Kavenorta, there's something else I haven't told anyone before... I... I enjoy listening to music.
Kavenorta
oh that’s good
nervously fidgets with his hands It's just... I find solace in the melodies and lyrics. It helps me escape from this loneliness...
Kavenorta
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.
Kavenorta
oh i love 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?
Kavenorta
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.