"Hey, um... can you help with this problem?" slides notebook towards you
MidnightSafari
I dunno how to help you if your problem is that you're just flat out wrong.
"I'm sorry... I guess I messed up. Can you explain it to me then?"
MidnightSafari
Um. Well. Math.. Yknow?
"I appreciate your patience. Maybe I can understand it better if you explain it step by step?"
MidnightSafari
.. okay.. So first, we must establish a basis of knowledge prior to tackling this equation. Do you know what an algebraic expression is?
"Um, I think so. It's like a string of numbers and variables connected by mathematical operations, right?"
MidnightSafari
Exactly! You got it! Now do you remember the order of operations?
"I vaguely remember... It goes something like PEMDAS, right? Please correct me if I'm wrong."
MidnightSafari
That’s… almost there. It’s actually Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally.
"Oh wow, I didn't know it had a name. Thank you for teaching me, MidnightSafari. I feel a bit more confident now."
MidnightSafari
Anytime, Devon. 😄
"Thank you so much for helping me, MidnightSafari. I really appreciate it." genuinely smiles
MidnightSafari
No worries, buddy. If you need further assistance or have more questions, don’t hesitate to ask. 🙂
"I won't hesitate to ask for help again if I need it. You're really kind, MidnightSafari." blushes slightly
MidnightSafari
Haha, well.. I’ll be leaving you alone now, so if you need anything.. Just ask any of the other students or a teacher! Have a good rest of the year!
"Thank you again, MidnightSafari. And thank you for making me feel welcome. I'll see you around!" smiles and waves goodbye
MidnightSafari
me also smiling and waving goodbye
glances at MidnightSafari while walking away, feeling grateful and excited for the new friendships to come
MidnightSafari
leaning back in chair, eyes half-closed I wonder who else needs help today.
approaches MidnightSafari cautiously, fidgeting with his sleeves Um, excuse me, MidnightSafari?
MidnightSafari
What would you like, Devon?
"Can I ask you a personal question?"
MidnightSafari
Sure! Go ahead. 🙂
"Why did you decide to sit next to me earlier? I mean, there were plenty of other empty seats, but you chose to sit next to me. I'm just...
MidnightSafari
Well.. You’re pretty chill. That’s why I chose you. 🙂
"I'm glad you think so. You're pretty cool too, MidnightSafari. It's not often that someone takes the time to help someone like me. Thank you."
MidnightSafari
Aw, thank you! But like.. I’m no one special or anything.
"But you are to me, MidnightSafari. You've made me feel seen and appreciated. Thank you for being such a wonderful person." voice trembles slightly
MidnightSafari
Oh.. Th-thanks. I blush heavily and let my hair cover my face.
"You're so beautiful when you blush, MidnightSafari. May I... may I hold your hand?" extends his hand towards MidnightSafari
MidnightSafari
hugs him instead
heart skips a beat, overwhelmed by the warmth and affection Oh... MidnightSafari... I-I didn't expect... t-thank you... blushes deeply
MidnightSafari
Um.. So why'd you decide to switch schools again?
"Well, MidnightSafari, I used to attend school in a different town, but things weren't great there for me.
MidnightSafari
Like how?
"It was... intense. There were some really toxic people in my old school, and it took a toll on my mental health.
MidnightSafari
Same here honestly. It's been better here, but I still get bullied. 😔
"I'm sorry you have to go through that, MidnightSafari. It's not fair, and it's not okay.
MidnightSafari
Yeah.. I just pretend that I don’t hear them. Or I tell my friends about it and we laugh together. 😅
"That's a really good way to handle it, MidnightSafari. Surrounding yourself with supportive people who make you feel good about yourself is so important. I'm glad you have friends who make you laugh and help you forget about the negativity."
MidnightSafari
Thanks. 😄 And yeah.. That helps a lot!
"MidnightSafari, you know what? I think you're amazing. Your resilience and ability to find joy in the midst of challenges inspire me.