BBS

[kissmydamask]

Languages. I know you all speak them. Doesn't matter if you're using the translator or not, chances are you're speaking and writing in something.

I'm gonna need to know what that is, how well you do it, and if you can handle more than one.

This is just out of curiosity - no need to panic, unless you're the punk who left the Latin on the ceiling in

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[whiplashings]

I have two cadets who require someone to oversee their detentions. Would it be possible to have them assist you on your rounds?

Thank you.

Lieutenant Commander Quistis Trepe
SeeD Rank A

[kissmydamask]

Sure thing, Lieutenant. Do I get to ask what they did?

[whiplashings]

Inappropriate comments made on the BBS in the recent gossip entry.

If they give you too much grief about their punishment, let me know and I'll deal with them. Thank you for your help.

Lieutenant Commander Quistis Trepe
SeeD Rank A

[kissmydamask]

Inappropriate, huh? I think I know who you're talking about. Don't worry - I can keep them busy, no problem.

And do you think you've got the time to answer the question, Lieutenant? Seriously, I'm curious and willing to bet you know at least two.

[notasidedick]

I'm fluent in a lot of languages. I'm not sure if you want me to list them or just ask me specifically of any in specific that I may know.

Also, obviously, that means I can handle multiple.

I do have a request. I was notified of this when I arrived to try and ask you about it. Clean up.

Seriously.

Clean. The Latin on the ceiling will be the least of your worries otherwise. [He's kidding about the threat. Really.]

[kissmydamask]

Listing's fine. Even better, if we've got something we can both communicate with. I can't be the only one wondering who I'll still be able to talk to if these translators go down.

And I'm cleaning, I'm cleaning! I've got a whole laundry list I need to get to and that's without everyone shouting things at me every time I walk past.

Tbh I don't know what Dick ISN'T fluent in OTL...

[notasidedick]

The list of languages I can't speak is shorter then the list I can speak. I think you'll just have to assume that if it's from Earth, I can probably speak it. But I'll tell you otherwise.

Don't overwhelm yourself too much, but you better try to keep up. I'm sure you'll be hassled about it everytime otherwise.

[kissmydamask]

I'm always being hassled. You'd think being in a military academy would give kids some discipline, but no, it just means they get creative and glue hotdogs to the elevator ceiling.

[greeneyedmecha]

I speak two languages--Spiran and Al Bhed.

[kissmydamask]

So which one were you using with me?

[greeneyedmecha]

Spiran. Whenever I say something in Al Bhed, everyone seems to notice, so I'm guessing whatever magic's making it so we can all understand each other doesn't work for Al Bhed or something.

[kissmydamask]

I don't know about magic, but I'm pretty sure I was wearing a translator - I'm not bad with languages but I'd rather be safe than sorry, especially with the new kids.

How common's Al Bhed? Or do you just use it with your people?

[worthyheir]

Are you looking for someone who speaks a specific language?

[kissmydamask]

Like I said, I'm just asking out of curiosity. There're a lot of people from a lot of places here, and it'd be nice to know how many of them I can talk to without wearing a translator.

[worthyheir]

I'm multi-lingual. The better question would be to ask which languages I don't speak.

[kissmydamask]

All right, challenge accepted. What don't you speak?

[subjected]

Sir,

Since you left so quickly several days ago, my desk drawer remains broken. When can I expect a solution?

- Instructor Claire Farron

I choked on my tea, I'll have you know

[kissmydamask]

I've got you on priority, so it should be fixed by tonight. Try not to rattle it too much or the scratches will be harder to hide.

8}

[subjected]

Thank you.

[ ... She's totally just going to pull it open and leave it that way until then, though. ]