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[triggered_it]

[A camper, who looks to be about sixteen turning seventeen, or maybe seventeen already, is sitting on a large wooden chest. He actually just turned fifteen, but no one need know that. He wants to be reading a book right now, something poetic or maybe something strange, but books are for smart children, and he doesn't want to appear too clever, not

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[craneichabod]

[Crane is not bothering you. In fact he's doing his best not to bother anyone.

Except for that grasshopper by the river. And by 'bother', he means 'crouch near, study intently, and draw'. Feel free to notice his all black, second-rate ensemble. Or just remark on his obvious dorkiness.]

oh yes lots of pretty!

[triggered_it]

[Adrian doesn't remark on the dorkiness, or the second rate ensemble. He would never be so crass as to make fun of someone's clothes ... to their face, at least. And actually, all the black is a little interesting to him. So color him a little curious. He watches for a moment, before deciding to speak up.]

I'm sorry. I don't mean to bother you. [He can be very polite, when he wants to be.] But what are you drawing? [He can't see the grasshopper from where he's sitting, after all.]

pretty in black, hells yes

[craneichabod]

[However polite Adrian may be, the comment is still sudden, and Ichabod was far too focused on his task. He jumps, just a little, but its enough to scare away the insect. Ichabod pouts, oblivious to how close he came to falling into the river.]

It... was a grasshopper. [Agitated reply. Then he remembers to be polite. Or, rather, realizes he's talking to another human, and social anxiety sets in.] S-sorry. It's not your fault.

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[triggered_it]

[Well, now he just feels horrible.]

It's okay. I'm sorry to have bothered you. I shouldn't have interrupted. [Slightly huffy. Going back to being antisocial now.]

[craneichabod]

[As does Ichabod. Antisocial + antisocial = ... social? It's scientific.]

No, no. It's... okay. I was mostly done anyway. They're just fascinating to watch and-- [Awkward shrug] ...Well, you know.

[triggered_it]

Arthropods in general tend to be interesting ... Grasshoppers, they thrive in areas like these, fields and meadows where there's plenty of food for them. I'm sure you'll find another one. [He stands up, moving over to Ichabod.] Do you mind if I --? [He holds out his hands, as if making an offering. It means: "can I see your drawing?"]

[craneichabod]

[Crane stares in wide-eyed wonder. Partly because Adrian moved closer, but mostly due to discovering someone else interested in science-y things. Then he realizes he was asked something. Another surprise. Strangely a good one.] Oh! Um. Of course. Sure.

[He slides the small memo book across his lap to the other. Therein is a surprisngly detailed sketch. The torso is lightly drawn and rendering the drawing incomplete. Ichabod tries not to look too eager for Adrian's opinion.]

[triggered_it]

[He takes the memo book and studies it for a moment. He takes his time on commenting.]

... It's good. I'm surprised you've got the anatomy, not only incredibly detailed, but correct. You must have studied insects quite intensely.

Is it just insects or zoology in general you're interested in?

[craneichabod]

[Ichabod hadn't realized he was holding his breath until he exhaled a bit too loud.]

Thanks. Um, not just insects. But they're the easiest to watch. And safest. [An embarrassed smile.] Life in general, I guess? If that makes sense. [He stumbles over words, trying to pick the right ones. He'd never thought about 'why'. He shrugs.] I just... find it fascinating.