[Video]

[beefaroni]

[It's taken Asterios a few tries to get this thing to work - technology is still beyond him, really. But he's pretty sure he got it working this time, though he gives the screen a few more pokes just in case. Holding it in one hand, he tries to angle it so it only shows his face, and not his giant horns and his scarred body. He figures the less they see the better his odds. Anyway...]

... It is clear. Staying... a while.

[He speaks slowly, his voice surprisingly soft if you don't know him.]

While here... I am, thinking, maybe... learn, more words. Easier to... communicate? Want to learn words. Any words. But... can offer. Little, in return.

[Pause, trying to think it over.]

 Am strong. If need strength... I can, lift. Carry. Break. Fight. In exchange.

Okay. Thank you.

[A beat. Is he missing anything?]

... Asterios. Name is... Asterios.

Comments

[video]

[beefaroni]

... Maybe so.

[Hey, there's a start!]

[video]

[draumstafir]

[ listen, he'll take it. ]

Did you not talk much before coming here?

[video]

[beefaroni]

Mmmm. Not used... to talking. Not have anyone... to talk to. Not have anything... to say.

[video]

[draumstafir]

Why didn't you have anyone to talk to?

[ a beat as he considers the question, then rushes to add: ] You don't have to tell me if it's too personal, I'm just curious.

[video]

[beefaroni]

... Too personal. Too soon.

[Not exactly eager to divulge his past.]

[video]

[draumstafir]

That's totally understandable! We only just started talking to each other, after all.

This place can be a wonderful way to make new friends, though. I think you'll do just fine!

[video]

[beefaroni]

... Friends. Not needed.

Just... teachers.

[video]

[draumstafir]

You don't have to need friends to make them.

[video]

[beefaroni]

I stand by... what I said.

I do not... need friends.

[video]

[draumstafir]

Do you want them though?

[video]

[beefaroni]

[he doesn't answer right away. Eventually-]

Just lessons. That is all.

[video]

[draumstafir]

[ don't think reynir didn't notice that hesitation buddy. he's letting it go for now though. ]

Just think about it, alright? And keep up the good work!

[video]

[beefaroni]

... Thank you.

[he thinks, anyway.]