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[pummelling]

[The magitek's pulled back far enough to feature not one, but two members of Audentes... or, rather, one of them striving vainly to nudge his teammate out of the feed. It's the tail end of the struggle, though, and Kung Jin is fighting a losing battle. It takes half a second for Asher Millstone to shove his way into view, taking up half of the screen and speaking up before Jin can truly get a word in.

The law student looks more excited than ever when he starts speaking, and even lifts his arms above his head in a “raise the roof” sort of gesture.]

It’s time to get wiggity wiggity whack, yo!

Don't. [He nearly slaps a hand over his friend's mouth, but reconsiders, elbowing him back instead.] So, Audentes. Since we're almost all set to leave on our next assignment, it's come to our attention that not everyone here is from a world that people like Asher or I consider "modern day".

Whoa, you? Wait a minute. Last I checked, there was nothing normal about you, man. People in your world, like, rip dudes’ spines out through their mouths and crap!

[After he says this, Asher immediately turns from Jin back to the camera, and waves his hands emphatically in its general direction.]

Don’t try that.

[Jin casts a dubious glance at Asher and moves right along in spite of all the interruptions.]

Even if you look the part, you’ve still got to play the part, too. If you're looking for any advice or tips to blend in properly on-planet, we’re pretty much experts-- so let us know if you need a hand.

[The paler of the two pops up right behind him, leaning on the other’s shoulder.]

That’s right, baby! We’ll teach you how to be 90s.

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i need one too omg

[pummelling]

Elder gods have mercy.

[moneyballer]

[Reluctantly:]

It's fine, I'll take care of him.

[And now, to Sai:]

Hey man...

[there's a long pause, as if he's about to say something important-]

Do you have any other friends?

[DON't JUST PASS THIS DANGEROUS BOY OFF 2 SUM1 ELSE!!!!!]

[daimeinashi]

...Giorno said he would like to be friends during the celebration with the strange plants.

[A beat. This is the second time Asher's asked him something like this?]

Why?

[moneyballer]

[Oh thank god, because in the brief time Asher and Giorno have known each other the 1L already knows the young mafia boss is more qualified for this job than he is.]

You two are around the same age, right?

[daimeinashi]

...Yes?

[Probably? He doesn't know how old Giorno is???]

[moneyballer]

So, people your age... They attend highschool, typically.

[He's prepared to explain it, if need be.]

See if you can get into Gio's classes, kiddo.

[Ohp.

He just let that slip. Funny, he's weirdly gentle all of a sudden.]

Stick with him, okay? That'll make things easier.

[daimeinashi]

Ah? What is "high school"?

[He nods, then.]

If he holds no objection, I can remain in his company, for the most part.

[moneyballer]

[This is going to be a difficult task, as it seems that Sai's experiences are solely combat based. Asher has noticed that the young shinobi is well-versed in combat and little else, so he decides to approach this carefully.]

It's a place where you go to learn a bunch of different subjects. Stuff like math, science, and history.

[Tilting his head forward, he attempts to make eye contact.]

Any of those ring a bell?

[daimeinashi]

Oh, yes. I am familiar with those.

[.....in mostly ninja contexts, anyway??? there's like, questions on the chuunin exams about physics related to throwing kunais and shit and he probably knows a whole lot of horrifying biology and chemistry things related to how to wreck a body]

A lot of civilians attend these, you said? I suppose it could potentially be useful to do so, then...

[moneyballer]

It's all civilians, bud.

[#how2getawaywithmurder]

Pretty much.

I don't know how long you'll be in school, but it's probably best to at least be passing, otherwise you might have to spend even more time there.

Who're you stayin' with, pal? You're not alone are ya?

[daimeinashi]

[Wait until he has to do homework, he'll be so impatient with it.]

I was assigned to live with an "Oliver Hampton".

[He t...ried to pronounce that, anyway. So many consonants all together, why.]

1/?

[moneyballer]

2/?

[moneyballer]

3/?

[moneyballer]

4/?

[moneyballer]

5/5

[moneyballer]

God! I friggin' hate that guy.

[L M A O]

[daimeinashi]

[Asher no....you should never tell someone with the kind of loyalty/priority system that Sai has that you hate someone.

Sai actually frowns. Frowns!!]

Why? Has he harmed you in some way?

[moneyballer]

Ugh, nothing.

He's just a jackass.

[oh my god asher

what have you d o n e]

[daimeinashi]

[????]

I do not understand.

[Oh wait, maybe it's not so literal as that. Naruto and Sakura got really mad when he kept insulting Sasuke back at the beginning of their mission.]

Did he insult your friends in some way, then?

[moneyballer]

No, he...

[His jaw moves in an uncomfortable way.]

He pissed me off.

[It was Asher who felt insulted.]

Said some dumb shit, that's all.

[daimeinashi]

Like what?

[Things people never explained to Sai: the concept of "none of your business"]

[digiorno]

We are! And we're friends.

[He is Delighted By This.]

[moneyballer]

[Asher is, too.]

He's lucky.

[Wrinkling his nose, he laughs once more.]

But then again, I guess...

So are you.

[digiorno]

Mmhm! I like him a lot. He's a good friend.

[By normal standards, this is a lie. By Giorno's, it's absolutely genuine.]

Of course I'm going to help him if I can.

[moneyballer]

[Asher is with Giorno on this one. He can't be too hard on someone who is still learning what it's like to be a friend, after all.]

Is he stayin' with you, too?

[oh jesus christ WHO is sai staying with]