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[doyoutrustme]

[In the quad, Aladdin is peering quizzically at the translation necklace. On his shoulder his pet monkey Abu looks at it with him, making a disinterested noise.

Chances are most people won't be looking at the young man or the monkey though. That persian rug which is floating in the air beside him and somehow managing to look curious is much more attention-grabbing, after all.

Aladdin hasn't put on the device yet, so when he speaks it's in Arabic, not English]

So what do you think, Abu?

[Abu natter's away in a tone that suggests he doesn't think much of the device. Aladdin grins and shrugs in response]

Hey, as long as it works. [He puts it on and spreads his arms, facing Carpet. Suddenly, his next words come out in English] How do I look?

[Neither Abu nor Carpet understands English, but they seem to guess what Aladdin means. In response, Abu huffs his disapproval - but Carpet seems like like it, giving Aladdin a cheerful salute with one of its tassels]

Comments

[doyoutrustme]

Hey, this is a carpet who beats Genie at board games. He's probably smarter than some people.[Carpet nods at this. Yup, the rug is nodding at you, Damian.]

[hotpinkwhirlwind]

I can't help you personally, but I can find someone who can.

[worthyheir]

...

[Might be backing away slowly. You're crazy.]

[doyoutrustme]

[Aladdin looks at Abu, then back at Sharpay. He grins.] Hey, if you can find me someone who can teach me to read, I'll definitely join your class.

[doyoutrustme]

[Aladdin shrugs. The kid's loss. Abu though, decides to pull a face at Damian as he leaves]

[worthyheir]

[Dusan hisses in Damian's hoodie.

Maybe their next meeting will go better?]

what a shame the ESOL teachers are NPCs...

[hotpinkwhirlwind]

[She smiles back.] I'll see what I can do.

Alas! Though there could always be a student tutor, maybe?

[doyoutrustme]

[At this, Aladdin looks incredibly relieved. He might have been trying to put on a confident front, but the fact that everyone here seemed to be able to read but he couldn't had worried.] Thanks, I really appreciate it. Back in Agrabah my fiance was going to teach me, but...well, I ended up here.

true :3

[hotpinkwhirlwind]

[Wait, what, this guy, who looks to be around her age, has a fiancee back home and Sharpay can't even get a steady boyfriend?! WHAT IS THIS, WORLD.

[In the real world, she just sighs sympathetically.] We all had plans before ending up here.

Re: true :3

[doyoutrustme]

[Just save some royalty in disguise and then go find yourself a genie, and you'll get yourself engaged too Sharpay!]

[Aladdin looks at her, concerned You must have a lot you miss from home too, huh?

[hotpinkwhirlwind]

[SOUNDS LIKE A PLAN. She just nods, not really willing to open up to some student she just met - she barely even opens up to her friends about this.]

I'm just lucky that my dog came with me. [She smiles.] I don't have to miss him.

[doyoutrustme]

Hey, that's great! I know I don't know what I'd do without Abu... [Carpet flies around Aladdin, and he laughs] ...and you too, Carpet. Your dog must be happy to be here with you too.

[hotpinkwhirlwind]

Yeah, he's made some friends here too. [Beat.] Hey, Abu and Carpet should meet him some time. When you're more settled in.

[doyoutrustme]

Sure! I wouldn't mind meeting him too - sounds like fun!

[vestigiaflammae.livejournal.com]

Yeah, exactly! [He brightens immediately at the question.] I've met plenty of great people here -- most of them are really nice.