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Oh dang son, it's study time. It's the wonderful time of the year when tests and assignment and projects pile up, burying care-free students under piles of unwanted schoolwork. Many a youngster have been lost on account of these troubling times, but our hapless heroes are determined to avoid such a fate by combining their efforts to tackle the task at hand.

Elch: *staring at the beginnings of their project nodding along pretending like he understands*

Hirsch: *babbling on as per usual* once you understand the basics it's all quite easy...

Elch: *slow nod as he doesn't understand the basics* So...Right....*glances down at the project* You just....*gets it all wrong*

Hirsch: *laughs quietly under his breath* No it's more like this... *starts writing out equations and shit and explaining all of it* If you don't remember to carry this number the whole computation will be entirely incorrect, so each unit is extremely important

Elch: Ah...Well, that's a lot of pressure to put on one number, you know.

Hirsch: *furrows his brow and tilts his head* It is a number it does not really feel pressure, but that is besides the point, all the numbers are important. This is just a common mistake that many individuals make.

Elch: We're supposed to just be robots, and look at us, huh? *steals the pen so he can doodle something next to the numbers probably a trophy tbh*

Hirsch: I suppose that is true, but we have a consciousness... *blinks and leans forward to watch him draw* If it's not rude of me to ask... how did you come to be so skilled in artistic endeavors? Were you programed that way?

Elch: *glances up at him* Who says the numbers don't as well~? *blinks and looks back, thinking* I don't think so. I think it was more...They needed something to do with me? Before sending me here, that is. I just got used to occupying myself and they were happy to toss me a pack of chalk whenever I needed it. *flexes those hoof fingers thinking more before shrugging and going back to his doodle*

Hirsch: *rests his face in his hands, his eyes focused on Elch's doodle* It is beautiful to watch... I am glad they gave the the opportunity to grow your skills.

Elch: *soft laugh* Its a bit of a curse actually. Leaves me too fidgety when I don't have something to do. *pauses and almost scribbles it out but just decides to leave it, leaning back* What do you like to do?

Hirsch: *pauses and narrows his eyes as he thinks* Reading... running... and solving problems like these... *nods to the project* Nothing quite like what you do...

Elch: *smiles an taps his fingers on his knees* Nah, but cool all the same. What kind of stuff do you read?

Hirsch: *shrugs* Anything I can get my hands on. I especially like nonfiction books, *cheeks flush a soft teal color* I really enjoy books on travel and different geographies.

Elch: Does your programming allow you to memorize them easily? *subtly goes back to doodling whoops* *grins wider* What kind of places do you want to travel to?

Hirsch: *nods* My programming does assist me in such a way, but it does help if I supplement my memory with my own notes that I take... *taps the cover of the keyboard on his arm absentmindedly* *smiles and speaks quietly with a little smile* I really want to travel the world in the future

Elch: The whole world? That'll take a while you know~ Any ideas where first? *totes doodling a mini hirsch walking on the earth*

Hirsch: *nods* I know, it will really be an adventure, and just think of all the data I could collect! *starts talking very excitedly* Well of course I'm going to start on this continent first. I'm going to make my way from one coast to the other before I go overseas. I have a large interest in exploring wooded areas and forests, including tropical forests of course, but I do not wish to leave arid areas unexplored. *prattling on and on and on*

Elch: *grins wide and nods along to a lot of the things he says* *oh my god he's so cute okay* *thows out a location every once and a while to get his opinion on traveling there* *silently drawing Hirsch in different hats now that he's off talking whoops*

Hirsch: *nods excitedly with each and every suggestion and might have started typing a list of places to go so he'll always remember them* *pauses and his eyes flash back to normal* Would... you like to come with me?

Elch: *its not even possible for him to grin more okay* *pauses and nods* Absolutely. We can start on closer places once we're out for summer, you know. And then save the grand stuff for when we have all the time in the world~

Hirsch: *daww he's so happy and smiling because his buddy's gonna travel with him* Yes that sounds perfect. I look forward to it.Thank you, Elch. It means a lot to me...

Elch: *chuckles* Don't thank me, I'd love to come along~ It's an honor~ *taps pen against the paper absentmindedly*

Hirsch: *still smiling* But I wish to thank you because it makes me happy. *presses a hand to his chest* Although I worry I might be malfunctioning because according to my vital data, my circuits are firing at a faster rate than it usually does even though I am not completing any physical tasks that would elicit such a reaction from my body.

Elch: *pauses* *he's not as smart as you okay* Your....heart is beating faster...?

Hirsch: *nods slowly* That is what I said

Elch: *blink* Its probably becasue you're excited. *smiles again*

Hirsch: That must be it. I think that provides a suitable explanation. *nods, satisfied*

Elch: I get like that too when I talk to you. *doodles another thing* What's next on the project?

Hirsch: *picks up the assignment sheet and reads the page* I believe we are supposed to apply the equations and statistics into real life situations and problem solving. I believe determining the probability of different events should be suitable. *looks up from the page* I make you feel excited?

Elch: Like a hypothesis? *drumming those fingers, nods* You do.

Hirsch: Something like that, yes. *hides his smile behind his paper* I am flattered

Elch: Well, I have no idea how to do that. *solemn nod, smiles at him*

Hirsch: Do not worry, I have a strong understanding on this subject so we should not fail. *gets a pencil out of his bag so he doesn't have to borrow the pen and the moose can continue to doodle* *leans over the table about to get to work* If it means anything... I get excited talking to you as well.

Elch: *small laugh* An honor~ *doodles more indeed* I don't want you to do all the work, though. What can I do? *leans in a little closer*

Hirsch: I do not mind it at all really, but if you would like to help... *passes over the assignment sheet* You can look this over and see if there is anything you are interested in doing.

Elch: *spoiler: there isn't* *takes the list with a nod, scanning it and trying to actually find something up his alley*

Hirsch: *looks up and raises his eye brows* Did you find anything?

Elch: Ah...*nods* Yes. I think I can do this. *points to something and scoots to get on that but we all know he's inevitably going to screw it up because he's not the smartest*

Hirsch: *smiles* Let me know if there is anything you need help with.

Elch: *he's going to need some in a nanosecond* *nods* Got it. *mild hesitance to look dumb*

Hirsch: *watches Elch out of the corner of his eye while he works* Need me to show you how to start?

Elch: *clears throat* Yeah, then I should be fine...

Hirsch: *nods* You should be. *leans on Elch some as he writes down the start of the assignment and works out the first step, explaining what he's doing as he goes* You think you can get the next part?

Elch: *slow nod as he subconsciously leans back* *goes to do the next part and actually gets it right, go figure, but lots of pausing and reassuring himself while doing it* That good?

Hirsch: *glances over and nods with a smile* That's right. You are doing well.

Elch: *haha not for long* *grins* Yeah? Well, you're a good teacher.

Hirsch: *nods and goes back to his work* I know.

Elch: *small snort and quietly messes something up but continues on because obviously he doesn't know*

Hirsch: *finishes his work and leans back to watch Elch* *furrows his eyebrows and reaches to correct the mistake* Please excuse me...

Elch: *blinks and stops his hand so he can look at it and see if he can spot it himself*

Hirsch: *it's cool, he's explaining things in longwinded sentences and big words* But you're still doing well other than that

Elch: *what up accidently holding hands* *nods every once and a while because he actually is listening he's just bad at it* Well, at least I'm not a total failure~

Hirsch: Of course you are not. I think it would be difficult for you, or really anyone, to be a complete failure. *lets his hand linger a while
before pulling it away*

Elch: *faint frown as he pulls away but brushes it off* Ah, well some people get close. *chuckles and fixes it finally*

Hirsch: Well, if I am allowed to say so, I think you're far from close. After all, you are learning and improving. A failure could not accomplish such thing. *don't mind the deer resting his head on the moose's shoulder*

Elch: *laughs* You're right, you're right~ *brushes his head against Hirsch's briefly where they won't clash of antlers* *taps at project once he's fixed it and everything* That good?

Hirsch: Of course I am. I usually am always right. *reluctantly sits up to look over Elch's work, correcting a few things before returning to his previous position* You did well. I am very proud.

Elch: *quieter laugh because he feels like a child* Thank you, thank you, I try. *pauses before trying to work at something else*

Hirsch: You do not have to keep working unless you really wish to, Elch. It is quite alright.

Elch: *soft pssh* Are you kidding? I'm all over this.

Hirsch: Are you sure? *eyes Elch skeptically, but just cuddles into the moose*

Elch: Aaaaabsolutely. *trying really hard to get everything right so the deer doesn't have to move*

Hirsch: *still unsure but totally happy he doesn't have to move and can keep cuddling* Do not be nervous about it. I truly believe that there is a high probability that you will make fewer mistakes this time.

Elch: *smiles because that's actually confidence enstilling* Really? Did you calculate that or is that just what you feel~? *he's got it actually even I'm impressed*

Hirsch: Well... To be honest with you, it's both. I truly do feel that you can do it. I only ran the data to ensure that my feelings were correct. *smiles as he watches, so so proud*

Elch: Intution~ Very nice~ *finally messes up towards then end but hey! he caught it himself!* *fixes it almost immediately* Are you confident in your teaching or confident in my ability to learn?

Hirsch: *had actually started to move forward to fix it, but blinks and leans back with a smile* Hmm... *squints as he tries to processes which he leans towards more* That's... difficult to say...

Elch: Is it? You seemed pretty humble before, I thought the answer would be simple~ *smiles nice and bright as he finishes*

Hirsch: I cannot tell if you are making for of me or not. *leans forward to check over things and smiles* You did great.

Elch: *small shrug* Only a tiny bit. *grins wide* Did I? *looks it over again himself*

Hirsch: *nods* Everything looks correct to me

Elch: *that grin though man* Awesome. What else can I do? *now he's actually a little excited lookit that*

Hirsch: *laughs and grabs the assignment sheet to look* It appears there's another problem here if you'd like to try this one.

Elch: *leans over to see it as well* On it. *he's got this man he's soooo got this*

Hirsch: And I'll still be right here if you need any help. *pats Elch's arm*

Elch: *whoops messes it up and doesn't catch it this time* Alright~

Hirsch: *frowns and moves to go and fix the mistake* You missed something here...

Elch: *moves with him whoops are their faces together hahaha my bad* Where?

Hirsch: *doesn't mind that none* Right here... *taps the paper with his finger*

Elch: *stares at it for llike a full minute before squinting slightly and trying to fix something*

Hirsch: *watches* I think you have got it right now... If you are getting frustrated we could take a break

Elch: Nah, just a little intimidated. *realizes their faces are close and grins* What kind of break, though?

Hirsch: *raises his eyebrows* A... break where one relaxes... is... there another sort of break?

Elch: *shakes head against him* Nah, just wondering~ I meant what you had in mind to do while we break.

Hirsch: Ah well... we could do something you think is fun perhaps?

Elch: *nods* What sorts of fun are you thinking?

Hirsch: I... I am not sure, forgive me. I am not very well experienced in such things. Ah... *flushes* Although once during gym Aries and I built a slide out of mats... That was very diverting indeed. Although we don't have such things here...

Elch: *smiles and laughs* A slide? Very cool~ Well, we could just curl up somewhere and relax. Power down and nap maybe.

Hirsch: *nods with a faint smile* That sounds wonderful. If that is what you wish, then I would gladly join you.

Elch: *gets up quickly and tugs Hrisch up with him* Then off to do that we will.

Hirsch: *gasps and stumbles some when he is pulled up* Ah, yes, all right. *laughs* I shall follow you wherever you go~

Elch: *makes sure that boy didn't get stumbled around too bad before tugging on over to find somewhere comfortable to lay* Oooo, tempting. I shoudl lead you somewhere extra comfortable, then.

Hirsch: *laughs and definitely holding the moose's hand don't judge* That does sound lovely

Elch: *scratches at one of his ears thinking before just leading him to one of their rooms no matter how far they may be I don't think we ever established an area*

Hirsch: *smiles and follows happily*

Description
Oh dang son, it's study time. It's the wonderful time of the year when tests and assignment and projects pile up, burying care-free students under piles of unwanted schoolwork. Many a youngster have been lost on account of these troubling times, but our hapless heroes are determined to avoid such a fate by combining their efforts to tackle the task at hand.

Elch: *staring at the beginnings of their project nodding along pretending like he understands*

Hirsch: *babbling on as per usual* once you understand the basics it's all quite easy...

Elch: *slow nod as he doesn't understand the basics* So...Right....*glances down at the project* You just....*gets it all wrong*

Hirsch: *laughs quietly under his breath* No it's more like this... *starts writing out equations and shit and explaining all of it* If you don't remember to carry this number the whole computation will be entirely incorrect, so each unit is extremely important

Elch: Ah...Well, that's a lot of pressure to put on one number, you know.

Hirsch: *furrows his brow and tilts his head* It is a number it does not really feel pressure, but that is besides the point, all the numbers are important. This is just a common mistake that many individuals make.

Elch: We're supposed to just be robots, and look at us, huh? *steals the pen so he can doodle something next to the numbers probably a trophy tbh*

Hirsch: I suppose that is true, but we have a consciousness... *blinks and leans forward to watch him draw* If it's not rude of me to ask... how did you come to be so skilled in artistic endeavors? Were you programed that way?

Elch: *glances up at him* Who says the numbers don't as well~? *blinks and looks back, thinking* I don't think so. I think it was more...They needed something to do with me? Before sending me here, that is. I just got used to occupying myself and they were happy to toss me a pack of chalk whenever I needed it. *flexes those hoof fingers thinking more before shrugging and going back to his doodle*

Hirsch: *rests his face in his hands, his eyes focused on Elch's doodle* It is beautiful to watch... I am glad they gave the the opportunity to grow your skills.

Elch: *soft laugh* Its a bit of a curse actually. Leaves me too fidgety when I don't have something to do. *pauses and almost scribbles it out but just decides to leave it, leaning back* What do you like to do?

Hirsch: *pauses and narrows his eyes as he thinks* Reading... running... and solving problems like these... *nods to the project* Nothing quite like what you do...

Elch: *smiles an taps his fingers on his knees* Nah, but cool all the same. What kind of stuff do you read?

Hirsch: *shrugs* Anything I can get my hands on. I especially like nonfiction books, *cheeks flush a soft teal color* I really enjoy books on travel and different geographies.

Elch: Does your programming allow you to memorize them easily? *subtly goes back to doodling whoops* *grins wider* What kind of places do you want to travel to?

Hirsch: *nods* My programming does assist me in such a way, but it does help if I supplement my memory with my own notes that I take... *taps the cover of the keyboard on his arm absentmindedly* *smiles and speaks quietly with a little smile* I really want to travel the world in the future

Elch: The whole world? That'll take a while you know~ Any ideas where first? *totes doodling a mini hirsch walking on the earth*

Hirsch: *nods* I know, it will really be an adventure, and just think of all the data I could collect! *starts talking very excitedly* Well of course I'm going to start on this continent first. I'm going to make my way from one coast to the other before I go overseas. I have a large interest in exploring wooded areas and forests, including tropical forests of course, but I do not wish to leave arid areas unexplored. *prattling on and on and on*

Elch: *grins wide and nods along to a lot of the things he says* *oh my god he's so cute okay* *thows out a location every once and a while to get his opinion on traveling there* *silently drawing Hirsch in different hats now that he's off talking whoops*

Hirsch: *nods excitedly with each and every suggestion and might have started typing a list of places to go so he'll always remember them* *pauses and his eyes flash back to normal* Would... you like to come with me?

Elch: *its not even possible for him to grin more okay* *pauses and nods* Absolutely. We can start on closer places once we're out for summer, you know. And then save the grand stuff for when we have all the time in the world~

Hirsch: *daww he's so happy and smiling because his buddy's gonna travel with him* Yes that sounds perfect. I look forward to it.Thank you, Elch. It means a lot to me...

Elch: *chuckles* Don't thank me, I'd love to come along~ It's an honor~ *taps pen against the paper absentmindedly*

Hirsch: *still smiling* But I wish to thank you because it makes me happy. *presses a hand to his chest* Although I worry I might be malfunctioning because according to my vital data, my circuits are firing at a faster rate than it usually does even though I am not completing any physical tasks that would elicit such a reaction from my body.

Elch: *pauses* *he's not as smart as you okay* Your....heart is beating faster...?

Hirsch: *nods slowly* That is what I said

Elch: *blink* Its probably becasue you're excited. *smiles again*

Hirsch: That must be it. I think that provides a suitable explanation. *nods, satisfied*

Elch: I get like that too when I talk to you. *doodles another thing* What's next on the project?

Hirsch: *picks up the assignment sheet and reads the page* I believe we are supposed to apply the equations and statistics into real life situations and problem solving. I believe determining the probability of different events should be suitable. *looks up from the page* I make you feel excited?

Elch: Like a hypothesis? *drumming those fingers, nods* You do.

Hirsch: Something like that, yes. *hides his smile behind his paper* I am flattered

Elch: Well, I have no idea how to do that. *solemn nod, smiles at him*

Hirsch: Do not worry, I have a strong understanding on this subject so we should not fail. *gets a pencil out of his bag so he doesn't have to borrow the pen and the moose can continue to doodle* *leans over the table about to get to work* If it means anything... I get excited talking to you as well.

Elch: *small laugh* An honor~ *doodles more indeed* I don't want you to do all the work, though. What can I do? *leans in a little closer*

Hirsch: I do not mind it at all really, but if you would like to help... *passes over the assignment sheet* You can look this over and see if there is anything you are interested in doing.

Elch: *spoiler: there isn't* *takes the list with a nod, scanning it and trying to actually find something up his alley*

Hirsch: *looks up and raises his eye brows* Did you find anything?

Elch: Ah...*nods* Yes. I think I can do this. *points to something and scoots to get on that but we all know he's inevitably going to screw it up because he's not the smartest*

Hirsch: *smiles* Let me know if there is anything you need help with.

Elch: *he's going to need some in a nanosecond* *nods* Got it. *mild hesitance to look dumb*

Hirsch: *watches Elch out of the corner of his eye while he works* Need me to show you how to start?

Elch: *clears throat* Yeah, then I should be fine...

Hirsch: *nods* You should be. *leans on Elch some as he writes down the start of the assignment and works out the first step, explaining what he's doing as he goes* You think you can get the next part?

Elch: *slow nod as he subconsciously leans back* *goes to do the next part and actually gets it right, go figure, but lots of pausing and reassuring himself while doing it* That good?

Hirsch: *glances over and nods with a smile* That's right. You are doing well.

Elch: *haha not for long* *grins* Yeah? Well, you're a good teacher.

Hirsch: *nods and goes back to his work* I know.

Elch: *small snort and quietly messes something up but continues on because obviously he doesn't know*

Hirsch: *finishes his work and leans back to watch Elch* *furrows his eyebrows and reaches to correct the mistake* Please excuse me...

Elch: *blinks and stops his hand so he can look at it and see if he can spot it himself*

Hirsch: *it's cool, he's explaining things in longwinded sentences and big words* But you're still doing well other than that

Elch: *what up accidently holding hands* *nods every once and a while because he actually is listening he's just bad at it* Well, at least I'm not a total failure~

Hirsch: Of course you are not. I think it would be difficult for you, or really anyone, to be a complete failure. *lets his hand linger a while
before pulling it away*

Elch: *faint frown as he pulls away but brushes it off* Ah, well some people get close. *chuckles and fixes it finally*

Hirsch: Well, if I am allowed to say so, I think you're far from close. After all, you are learning and improving. A failure could not accomplish such thing. *don't mind the deer resting his head on the moose's shoulder*

Elch: *laughs* You're right, you're right~ *brushes his head against Hirsch's briefly where they won't clash of antlers* *taps at project once he's fixed it and everything* That good?

Hirsch: Of course I am. I usually am always right. *reluctantly sits up to look over Elch's work, correcting a few things before returning to his previous position* You did well. I am very proud.

Elch: *quieter laugh because he feels like a child* Thank you, thank you, I try. *pauses before trying to work at something else*

Hirsch: You do not have to keep working unless you really wish to, Elch. It is quite alright.

Elch: *soft pssh* Are you kidding? I'm all over this.

Hirsch: Are you sure? *eyes Elch skeptically, but just cuddles into the moose*

Elch: Aaaaabsolutely. *trying really hard to get everything right so the deer doesn't have to move*

Hirsch: *still unsure but totally happy he doesn't have to move and can keep cuddling* Do not be nervous about it. I truly believe that there is a high probability that you will make fewer mistakes this time.

Elch: *smiles because that's actually confidence enstilling* Really? Did you calculate that or is that just what you feel~? *he's got it actually even I'm impressed*

Hirsch: Well... To be honest with you, it's both. I truly do feel that you can do it. I only ran the data to ensure that my feelings were correct. *smiles as he watches, so so proud*

Elch: Intution~ Very nice~ *finally messes up towards then end but hey! he caught it himself!* *fixes it almost immediately* Are you confident in your teaching or confident in my ability to learn?

Hirsch: *had actually started to move forward to fix it, but blinks and leans back with a smile* Hmm... *squints as he tries to processes which he leans towards more* That's... difficult to say...

Elch: Is it? You seemed pretty humble before, I thought the answer would be simple~ *smiles nice and bright as he finishes*

Hirsch: I cannot tell if you are making for of me or not. *leans forward to check over things and smiles* You did great.

Elch: *small shrug* Only a tiny bit. *grins wide* Did I? *looks it over again himself*

Hirsch: *nods* Everything looks correct to me

Elch: *that grin though man* Awesome. What else can I do? *now he's actually a little excited lookit that*

Hirsch: *laughs and grabs the assignment sheet to look* It appears there's another problem here if you'd like to try this one.

Elch: *leans over to see it as well* On it. *he's got this man he's soooo got this*

Hirsch: And I'll still be right here if you need any help. *pats Elch's arm*

Elch: *whoops messes it up and doesn't catch it this time* Alright~

Hirsch: *frowns and moves to go and fix the mistake* You missed something here...

Elch: *moves with him whoops are their faces together hahaha my bad* Where?

Hirsch: *doesn't mind that none* Right here... *taps the paper with his finger*

Elch: *stares at it for llike a full minute before squinting slightly and trying to fix something*

Hirsch: *watches* I think you have got it right now... If you are getting frustrated we could take a break

Elch: Nah, just a little intimidated. *realizes their faces are close and grins* What kind of break, though?

Hirsch: *raises his eyebrows* A... break where one relaxes... is... there another sort of break?

Elch: *shakes head against him* Nah, just wondering~ I meant what you had in mind to do while we break.

Hirsch: Ah well... we could do something you think is fun perhaps?

Elch: *nods* What sorts of fun are you thinking?

Hirsch: I... I am not sure, forgive me. I am not very well experienced in such things. Ah... *flushes* Although once during gym Aries and I built a slide out of mats... That was very diverting indeed. Although we don't have such things here...

Elch: *smiles and laughs* A slide? Very cool~ Well, we could just curl up somewhere and relax. Power down and nap maybe.

Hirsch: *nods with a faint smile* That sounds wonderful. If that is what you wish, then I would gladly join you.

Elch: *gets up quickly and tugs Hrisch up with him* Then off to do that we will.

Hirsch: *gasps and stumbles some when he is pulled up* Ah, yes, all right. *laughs* I shall follow you wherever you go~

Elch: *makes sure that boy didn't get stumbled around too bad before tugging on over to find somewhere comfortable to lay* Oooo, tempting. I shoudl lead you somewhere extra comfortable, then.

Hirsch: *laughs and definitely holding the moose's hand don't judge* That does sound lovely

Elch: *scratches at one of his ears thinking before just leading him to one of their rooms no matter how far they may be I don't think we ever established an area*

Hirsch: *smiles and follows happily*