Second Snowman | Voice

[sjokolade]

[If you give some math homework to Abby, she's going to want some pencils. When you give her some pencils, she will ask for a sharper. When she finally sharpened them, she will want to get started on her homework. When she gets started on her homework, she will stare at the papers in front of her.

When she stares at the papers in front of her, Abby will probably want to scream. When she wants to scream and there's no other outlet, she decides to go to the network for help.]

Soooooo....this might sound like a weird request coming from me but anyone here who is really good at math? Like really really good at math? Or at least pretty decent in algebra? I hate to admit it but....is there anyone here who is willing to give me a crash course? Just enough where I could start reviewing the basics?

[She gave a nervous chuckle]

But don't worry! When you do help me out, I promise that you get the greatest prize ever! And what is that prize?

Singing lessons, of course! And trust me when I say singing lessons, I say that you definitely won't regret it!

[...Or at least just enough where she can pass on lessons she learned from her choir teacher.]

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[needsmorezippers]

[.........since when is 'being decent at algebra' thought to be really good at math? Sigh.]

You just need help with the basics?

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[sjokolade]

[Hey, she's desperate here! Either way, there's someone who is willing to help her out!]

Yup, just the basics! Or just enough where I think I can handle finals next month! That should be plenty of time right?

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[needsmorezippers]

[oh dear.]

Are your finals just on the basics? [he doubts it.]

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[gogoghostpowers]

I can try to help. Math is like the only subject I'm good at, anyway.

I'll do it for free though--I'm not much of a singer.

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[sjokolade]

[Yay, more help!]

Seriously? You'll do it for free? Without anything at all?

Well, that's just not going to cut it. Now I feel kind of guilty for doing that.

[text] whoop, sorry for the delay

[gogoghostpowers]

Are you sure? We could work out something else instead if you want.

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[pheromonecoffee]

If you still need the help, I tutor kids through middle school. I never tutored anyone in high school, but it can't be that difficult, right?

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[sjokolade]

Maybe?

High school math is a little bit harder but it shouldn't be too different from 8th grade math to 10th grade math right?

[Right!]

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[pheromonecoffee]

I'm a senior and I did okay in algebra, so it can't be that hard. It's just finding the easiest way for you to learn it.

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[nascondo]

[He could help, but he's not singing. So she obviously needs to understand that part first.]

Abby, you know a "reward" like that is probably keeping most people who could actually help from volunteering, right?

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[sjokolade]

[Then there's a mumble coming out her]

Probably? But I don't really have anything else though? I know I shouldn't have slacked off but I don't really want to spend my family's money like that either.

[Sigh]

What do you think I should do? I really really need the help.

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[nascondo]

You could see if someone would do it for free. Or you could help them with something they ask for later.

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[anewreturner]

[Celia's voice is quiet and soft-spoken.]

If you still require assistance, I would be happy to help. I graduated from Locke City University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering a few years ago, so I'm well-practiced in the art of mathematics.

[Art of mathematics.]

And... [Her voice grows even quieter now -- is that even possible?] I think it might be nice to learn how to sing.

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[sjokolade]

[Whoa, now that wasn't what Abby was expecting! And especially someone who was familiar with Mechanical Engineering out of all things!]

I would love any help that I can get! I only got a month left so anything that will help me pass my final would be excellent so if you still want to...please help me out! I really need help on it!

[Yes, she is desperate! But she did have to lean in closer to hear what Celia was saying]

Um...I'm sorry but I can't hear you. Can you speak louder?

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[anewreturner]

[Louder now:]

I think it might be nice to learn how to sing.

So it'd be an equivalent exchange of services.

Let me know what time, date, and location work best for you and I will do my best to accommodate you.

[nowi_wins]

Math was.... never my strong suit. Sorry.


[Then why did you respond at all, Nora?]

[sjokolade]

[Then there was a sigh coming from Abby. Can you hear the slight panic coming out?]

It's okay but what am I going to do, Nora? I only got a month left and finals are coming up! How am I going to be able to figure out algebra in time?

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[vaimo]

Math was never my strong point either, but I did pass. I'm not sure the syllabus would be the same though.

Isn't it a bit late in the year to be starting though? [She's thinking aloud, but yes there's a touch of suspicion and worry there. Procrastination is bad!]

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[sjokolade]

At this point, I'm willing to get help from anywhere! If you passed math, that's fine by me! If you know algebra then come on by and teach me with all you got!

[No, seriously, this is what happens when you slack off for good chuck of the year!

Either way, there was a very long pause coming from her end.]

.....Maybe? [Another pause] But that's okay, we still got a month left so it's not too late!

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[seethelanterns]

I would help? If I was actually halfway decent with maths. I've always been more into art and English, History sort of thing. But I mean, are you sure that's going to be enough? Hopefully you find someone.

[Hrm. Motivation....?]

Oh! Oh, I know. If you pass, I'll give you a prize.

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[sjokolade]

I'm more into the arts and English class too. History and the others? Not for me. Seriously, I've tried to get better at History but it just seems so boring to me! At least with English, you can do creative writing!

[Then Abby's eyes widen. No, seriously, did she hear that right?]

Seriously? What kind of prize is that? [Congrats, you got her interested!]

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[buildyourworld]

Singing? Really? No demo for us to listen to before anyone decides to take up your offer?

[ Mathematics is right up there in his expertise but he has seen the offers, especially the one from Celia so he's not going to offer unless they couldn't reach an agreement. Chances are, they would since Celia is one of the most easygoing person he knows and a nice person to boot. Plus, he charges for tutoring and he doubts Abby wants to pay, unless her parents are okay with it.

So, he's only here to tease Abby right now. ]

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[sjokolade]

....

Well, I'm working on it but what kind of song do you want me to sing anyway? There's a wide variety to choose from you know!

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[occasus]

I don't do well in school.
I'd like to take up your offer on singing lessons. I'm not sure if I can throw a few bucks your way, but I can offer guitar lessons in exchange.

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[sjokolade]

Whoa, I never gotten any guitar lessons before! And who said anything about money? Guitar lessons are probably even better than money anyway!

But sure, I wouldn't mind giving you some singing lessons in exchange for that! I never met a guitar player though before! That's kind of awesome!