exsilium | oo4 → video → fourth move

( When Charles appears on the video screen, he looks happier than ever. Well, happier than... is standard practise, for this place, and especially given his recent interpersonal shenanigans. Still, he's smiling. )

Hello, everyone. I've rather a large request—I will understand if the need does not suit you—but I do hope that you'll hear me out.

I would like to establish a school, here in Exsilium. It would be for everyone, of all ages. I've received permission, and salary funding, from the Initiative, to gather both teachers and students to... ah, well. ( Charles' expression shifts to an apologetic one. ) To help me refurbish this building and make it a proper educational institution.

In the interest of full disclosure, I will let you all know that I've acquired an old building. It's not in the best of shape, and will need to be fixed up—that is where you come in. Soon, I will need teachers; students, too. But for now—for now, all I need is some volunteers to turn this place into a functional establishment.

( Charles presses a button on his netbook, and this picture appears. )

Your help would be incredibly appreciated.

Thank you very much.

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I know that it can be difficult for you, but you did right in asking for personal lessons-- it reduces the distractions and allows the teacher to adjust their methods just for your sake.

In addition, I've accepted the offer to help as well.

[Oh goodness, he's happy and embarrassed and he wants so very much to make her smile.]

If you think it's a good idea, Naoto-kun! Sign me on for these lessons. I'll do my best.

I have no doubt of that. [But she's still going to keep an eye on him anyway.]

Make sure you don't miss a class.

I won't! I promise.

[He looks so determined.]