Around the Castles and Dorms, Saturday Evening

[so_hawkward]

So, Clint was aware of a few things by now: no one could hear anything, there were some freaky looking creatures flying around, and freaky looking creature claws plus bouncy castles was probably a bad combination. If Clint had been a student he'd have headed for the dorms, so he figured the area between the dorms and the castles was probably a good place to patrol and keep an eye on things. For the moment, he was looking around for a good tree to climb and survey things from, and trying to decide if watching people from trees was a little too creepy.

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[so_hawkward]

'Shook' was a weird word to try to lip read, but 'okay' was the important part. Clint mentally cursed himself for not bringing paper with him, and tried to speak slowly instead. "Where are you going?"

[justbeingbay]

Bay waved a hand back over her shoulder toward the dorms, looking embarrassed. "I wanted some air and thought the coast was clear," she said. "Dumb me, huh?"

She signed as she spoke; she doubted Clint would understand it, since no one had, but there was always the chance.

[OOC: So sorry -- my night fell apart on me. SP?]

[so_hawkward]

Clint perked up as he watched her, and signed back No, not dumb. Just when he'd thought no one would understand him, it was nice to be pleasantly surprised.

[SP will give me something to do tomorrow yaaay! :D]

[justbeingbay]

Bay's eyes brightened with appreciation. Thanks, she signed back. But it was still good you were around.

As a separate thought, she added, I was starting to think I was the only one on the island who knows ASL.

[so_hawkward]

Me too. Did you learn for fun or do you know someone who's Deaf?

In Clint's defense, he was keeping an eye out for their safety while signing. Hurray multitasking!

[justbeingbay]

For my sister and my ex, Bay explained, glancing away just long enough to make sure nothing was about to attack. (Multitasking was fun for everyone!) You?

[so_hawkward]

Clint pointed at himself and gave her a small smile. My hearing's kind of eh. That was one way of putting it. And I like languages. Didn't think I'd use this one here though.

[justbeingbay]

Bay's eyes widened in surprise. I never would have known you had a problem from class. And languages are awesome. You learn them faster when you need to use them, right?

[so_hawkward]

It's not a big problem,. Clint was not good at receiving pity, for real. I need more ASL practice so I guess this is a good excuse.

[justbeingbay]

Me too, but next time I want it without the bird d-e-m-o-n-s.

Bay shrugged apologetically after the fingerspelling, but she didn't know the sign; there wasn't a lot of need to talk about evil creatures back in Kansas City.

[so_hawkward]

Target practice is fun! Clint was a strange optimist, sorry Bay. If you want to practice with signing, we could practice sometime. I definitely need it.

[justbeingbay]

Do I get extra credit if I sign with you in class?

Kidding not kidding.

[so_hawkward]

Everyone's getting an A but you might get a A plus.

He didn't know if that grade even existed, but hey, it was worth a shot.

[justbeingbay]

Bay pumped her fist in slightly ironic pride. Hey, an A+ was an A+, and Bay's report card had never exactly been overflowing with those.

Sure thing, she signed. But first, would you mind walking me to the dorms? I can't sign with you if I'm dead.

[so_hawkward]

Yes! Let's get you safe.

It was nice when something he thought would be a good idea turned out to actually be one.