[John tends to find solace in Jaden in that he's not alone in the whole "let's duel for fun why are you making this such a big deal" thing. John pretty much always loses to Jaden, but it's not like it's not a close duel. There's a stark difference between playing on their beds and laughing over stupid jokes and catchphrases, and when they get up on the dueling block, holograms up and light-hearted competitiveness weaving in with the thrill of the game. Either way, though, whoever wins (Jaden), neither loses. And, in a way, they're partners in that they're these two bouncy first year red students, shoe-ins for going yellow, only beatable by each other.]
[It's also great to having a friend who's inclination to explore when they're restless is up to par with his own. Dave will go with him, yeah, but he's not always this pumped about wandering around and getting lost. Also John has this sinking feeling that the next time they duel randomly and he inevitably beats Dave (again and again), the poor guy will just lie down on the ground and nope. He's not sure what his deal is, honestly.]
[John shimmies down the tree he'd climbed up in with hopes to get an idea of which way they should go to get back to the dorms. They didn't think ahead to bring food, and running around and away from monkeys (why were there monkeys on this island???) took its toll on the metabolism of two hyperactive teenage boys. When John touches the ground after a series of stupid-brave large gap drops from branch to branch, he brushes off his shirt and worries at his lower lip.]
Dude, we're pretty far from our dorm. It might take us another hour or something to get back.
[He takes out his school-issued phone and flips it open. 5:46pm, close to dinner time, and Slifer Red wasn't exactly known for their grand supply of food. Also, he knew that in exactly 29 minutes Dave would be calling him to tell him about the food all disappearing right before his eyes you better get here asap man.]
Ugh. I could climb the tree again and see how far we are from Ra Yellow, we have friends there who could hook us up with food.
[Because asking his rumored girlfriend would just bring on a whole heap of trouble, considering Vriska Serket was an Obelisk Blue girl and trespassing (after rowing across a damn lake, mind you) on the property was reason for being expelled, and he's not about to ask her to go out of her way just to feed him and Jaden.]
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[It's also great to having a friend who's inclination to explore when they're restless is up to par with his own. Dave will go with him, yeah, but he's not always this pumped about wandering around and getting lost. Also John has this sinking feeling that the next time they duel randomly and he inevitably beats Dave (again and again), the poor guy will just lie down on the ground and nope. He's not sure what his deal is, honestly.]
[John shimmies down the tree he'd climbed up in with hopes to get an idea of which way they should go to get back to the dorms. They didn't think ahead to bring food, and running around and away from monkeys (why were there monkeys on this island???) took its toll on the metabolism of two hyperactive teenage boys. When John touches the ground after a series of stupid-brave large gap drops from branch to branch, he brushes off his shirt and worries at his lower lip.]
Dude, we're pretty far from our dorm. It might take us another hour or something to get back.
[He takes out his school-issued phone and flips it open. 5:46pm, close to dinner time, and Slifer Red wasn't exactly known for their grand supply of food. Also, he knew that in exactly 29 minutes Dave would be calling him to tell him about the food all disappearing right before his eyes you better get here asap man.]
Ugh. I could climb the tree again and see how far we are from Ra Yellow, we have friends there who could hook us up with food.
[Because asking his rumored girlfriend would just bring on a whole heap of trouble, considering Vriska Serket was an Obelisk Blue girl and trespassing (after rowing across a damn lake, mind you) on the property was reason for being expelled, and he's not about to ask her to go out of her way just to feed him and Jaden.]