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[knaval]

[hello, america! there is a very large autobot on-screen-- looks like in his brief time away he hasn't forgotten how to balance the camera right! if riptide is good at anything, it's getting attention for himself! he's sitting on heropa beach and the angle shows that even without standing he's a good 20ft tall.]

Heyooo! I'm back, apparently. This planet hasn't changed much. Is the world still ending? I remember that being a thing. We should have an end of the world party if it is! Or one celebrating that it's not the end of the world if it isn't anymore! I've been in a void for a long time, a guy wants to get inebriated, y'know?

[a beat, then:] Oh, can someone show me how to drive? I can turn into a car now as well as a boat. Pretty cool. I won't do it drunk, promise. Maybe.

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[knaval]

I have a room there, so... I guess so? Why?

[adamantlyardent]

[shrug.]

Just asking. I don't know. Just...good to know where people are. When it's possible.

[knaval]

Ah.

[he doesn't comment further on it, but it's clear in his tone he... might understand the underlying Themes, there.]

Well, yes. I'll make sure my room is cooler for when you come over. We can play video games, or something!

[adamantlyardent]

[snort.] You play video games. I prefer books, thank you.

[a beat.]

Those lessons can pick back up, too. If you like.

[knaval]

They're like books, just... on the tv.

[he huffs, but it's not irritated.]

...I'd like that.

[adamantlyardent]

[in an exhale:] I'm relieved... I mean--like. Well, you were making such progress; it'd be a shame to let it all slip away, that is...

[not that it's spending more time together or anything b-baka!!!]

[knaval]

No-- no, you're right. I remembered it all when I came back. I think I'd prefer to keep it up. Maybe I could even help with your writing, one day...

[adamantlyardent]

[perking up:] Oh, yes, please. I remember--you said I'd not be able to speak it, but write it...

[knaval]

Yeah. [he rubs his neck a little awkwardly.] I can start you off, but Ironfist or Knock Out would be better for the, uh, advanced stuff.

[adamantlyardent]

[her nose crinkles automatically.]

Well. That's for future consideration, yes. For now...one thing at a time.