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John Egbert. Biology major, amateur coder, pianist, paranormal enthusiast, film nerd, and prank master! 18 years old and an Aries Closed Roleplay Blog for SAUstuck. sidebar credit background credit

[m9rally-re6elli9us-deactivated2]

It's obligatory that I check on you, Karkat.

[cg-is-for-covergirl1]

”It’s not discrimination! God, no one cares if you’re a fucking albino!” he yelled back at him, prickling a bit in annoyance as he promptly shoved John into his room, slamming the door behind them so that, hopefully, they could block him out a little bit more. ”John, start the movie and turn it all the way up.”

[ectobiologymajor]

John laughed a little, unable to help it. Kankri just didn't seem to know he was being a dick, it seemed. How funny. For a guy that spoke of triggers and what not it was an irony that was not lost on John. Not one bit. "Alright," he said, pulling out his computer to pull up the movie.

[dirkstridersau]

"No thanks. I’m good." He said and looked at the computer to see if Bryce had loaded. Of course it wasn’t even a third complete. Stupid shitty computers.

[ectobiologymajor]

John huffed in annoyance, a little upset that his prank hadn't worked and he quickly put the stupid shock gum away. "What are you working on if that's not too forward to ask? Seems interesting."

[dirkstridersau]

He pulls out an ear bud and looks at him, “I didn’t hear you? What did you say?” He says and mutes the Big Bang song Fantasic Baby giving john his attention.

[ectobiologymajor]

"I asked if you wanted a piece of gum," he said and held out the shocker device to him again. He had long since perfected the look of the box and metal rod itself so that way he sometimes forgot that it wasn't real gum in the first place.

[m9rally-re6elli9us-deactivated2]

It's obligatory that I check on you, Karkat.

[cg-is-for-covergirl1]

 He rolled his eyes. ”Not in your goddamned life. Shut up. You’re making a scene and triggering people.” he snapped, kicking the door before turning to John, grabbing his arm and beginning to drag him towards his room. 

  ”Come on, let’s go watch that movie.” he said. Well, kind of demanded… but whatever. 

[ectobiologymajor]

"Our living space, our rules, and this dorm is a strictly Kankri-free zone!" he called out as Karkat started to drag him towards his room. "How do you want to watch the movie? I was using Netflix on my laptop to watch it in the other room though if it's your favorite movie you may have it some other way."

[m9rally-re6elli9us-deactivated2]

It's obligatory that I check on you, Karkat.

[cg-is-for-covergirl1]

”No you don’t, it’s not your room.” he snapped in return, scowling at him and moving to begin to try to shove him out the door. ”Go play with your own roommate and bother him or whatever. This is why I didn’t want to go to the same school as you.”

[ectobiologymajor]

"Oh dear, it appears the door's been triggered," John said, tugging Karkat completely into the room before slamming the door in Kankri's face and quickly locking it so that way the other Vantas wouldn't even try to come back in. "And just like that, he's out of our hair."

[dirkstridersau]

Dirk had gone to the library to use a computer where he didn’t hear Eridan screaming from plus rumps flying at him. It was glorious but not good for focusing.

He had his ear buds in and waited for Bryce to load so he could work on the 3D mode of his sketch. Unaware someone else hade came in.

[ectobiologymajor]

What was this? Some asshole with dumb hair and dumber shades was completely unaware he had company? It looked like this would be the perfect time for John's first college prank, but it had to be something small... Something he could out do later on...

With limited resources, all John had was his shocking gum prank and well, it was a classic that he could use here. He walked up to the stranger and tapped him on the shoulder, giving him a smile. "Want a piece of gum?" he offered, holding out the device that would ultimately shock the other.

[ectobiologymajor]

John could only handle so long in his dorm and thus this lead him to go check out the library on campus, something he was surprised he hadn't done yet. So here he was, looking to see if he could find any good books on film and music theory, something that could tell him if it was right to jump ship to those majors. Kankri's words and worries were getting to him.

[m9rally-re6elli9us-deactivated2]

It's obligatory that I check on you, Karkat.

[cg-is-for-covergirl1]

”See? You offend the fuck out of people and annoy them, Kankri.” he snapped at him, scowling. ”And there are no triggers in 50 First Dates. It’s a romantic comedy.” he snapped, annoyed and rolling his eyes. ”Besides, he survived watching it, didn’t he?”

[ectobiologymajor]

"To be fair, I do think there are some like dissociation triggers in that and I mean, Adam Sandler is a trigger all on his own, but I did survive and quite enjoyed it," John said with a bit of grin. "And now, Kankri, I do believe it's time you leave before I trigger this door to slam in your face."

[m9rally-re6elli9us-deactivated2]

It's obligatory that I check on you, Karkat.

[cg-is-for-covergirl1]

Okay, admittedly, he really did want to re-watch that movie again. ”Okay, fine.” he agreed, somewhat huffily. ”And Kankri, shut up, stop bothering him.” he snapped, scowling at him and wrinkling his nose with distaste. Did he really need to give his two-cents about everyone else’s choices about everything?

[ectobiologymajor]

"It's great that you're so worried about me and all, but to be fair, I'm feeling kind of attacked right now, like my interests are subpar to yours and I don't particularly like that," John stated, crossing his arms as he leaned against the door frame. He was wondering what it would take to get this out of the dorm seeing as he just got Karkat to agree to watch the movie with him. 

[m9rally-re6elli9us-deactivated2]

It's obligatory that I check on you, Karkat.

[m9rally-re6elli9us-deactivated2]

"Oh please… I am not harassing anyone, Karkat.." He rolled his eyes before listening to John. "Oh? Why such broad and conflicting interests?" He had decided psychology and had stayed on track his whole college career. It was odd to hear that someone was unsure of themselves. 

[cg-is-for-covergirl1]

”They’re not even conflicting, stop bothering him.” he whined. ”And I told you it was a good movie…” he added, like a child, nibbling at his lip and shuffling his feet impatiently. How the hell did he become the third wheel in this conversation? This was bullshit.”

[ectobiologymajor]

"Eh, my interests are broad, but I wouldn't say conflicting. I mean  bio shit is good to know if you're going do sci fi movies and well music theory is good for soundtracks. Though I just know piano so maybe music theory isn't for me? I dunno," he said with a shrug and glanced at Karkat. "Would you be into rewatching it with me? I think I don't quite get some parts of it and if your favorite movie, I'd love the insight."

[m9rally-re6elli9us-deactivated2]

It's obligatory that I check on you, Karkat.

[cg-is-for-covergirl1]

He just groaned and rolled his eyes, glaring at both of them now. ”Seriously? Now you’re going to harrass my roommate, too?” he complained. ”And I was not grumpy, John, you’re not helping so shut the fuck up.” he growled, scowling at him pointedly.

[ectobiologymajor]

"Oh, I'm a bio major though I'm pretty indecisive. I may jump ship to a film major or something by the end of my four years here, I'm not sure. Music theory sounds pretty interesting now that I think about it," he said with a bit a shrug. "And you were so grumpy and for the record, I'd like to say that of what I've seen of Adam Sandler, 50 First Dates is genuinely good and I'm enjoying it. A lot."

[ectobiologymajor]

Vantas Situation = Overcome

[n4kk4-n4ks-deactivated20150512]

Terezi snickers and shifts her footing. She pushes her can into the ground a little bit and leans on it, relaxing and just focusing on this guy’s scent. If he’s a freshman, that means she’ll be seeing a lot of him. He doesn’t really smell like all that much, though, which is weird. He smells kind of like a clear sunny day and… Berries? Maybe? It’s hard to pick out. Weird. She’s never had problems with a scent before.

Maybe it’s because it’s outside? Nah. His natural scent must not be that strong, then. It isn’t common that she runs into someone like that. Interesting.

"Well at least you’ve gotten to see the campus and kind of learn it. That’s always a huge perk. I’m Terezi. Completely new and very ready to bang my cane against everything on this campus until I learn each and every inch by heart." If she’ll be going to school here for four years, she’s going to have to know the place well. "In case that didn’t make it clear, I’m a freshman as well."

[ectobiologymajor]

"Yeah? Well if you ever need help finding somewhere, I wouldn't mind helping you out," John offered and ran a hand through his hair to keep his hand busy. "What's your major then? I know, I know, typical question and all that. I'm a bio major but I'm totally not completely sold on it. I like to know what other people are doing in case I want to jump ship, you know?"

He laughed a little to himself, enjoying Terezi's company. She seemed definitely a little off, but it was a good kind off. He enjoyed her company for sure. He'd definitely remember to hang out with her again if he could.

[ectobiologymajor]

Vantas Situation = Overcome

[n4kk4-n4ks-deactivated20150512]

Terezi’s grin stretches as he actually takes it pretty calmly, perking up quite a bit. “Thank you for not being an asshole about be pretty much running into you. It’s nice to know some people on campus are chill.” That was more or less a jab at Eridan and a bit of a joke, but she’s just going to assume this guy isn’t going to understand that. Based on his voice, he’s a few inches taller than her, so hopefully she’s looking in about the right direction.

"Any chance you’re also a freshman? Because that’s pretty much all I’ve run into today." Granted, she’s literally only met two people. But still, it counts! The upperclassmen are probably avoiding the new people. That or she’s just been managing to get around wherever they happen to be. Doesn’t really matter, though, she’s cool with meeting whomever. So long as they’re a fun person, she couldn’t care less.

[ectobiologymajor]

John noted that she was slightly off in where she was looking, so it seemed she was blind but he wasn't going to comment on it. "Oh of course," he said. "There's plenty of reasons to be an asshole but getting hit by someone's cane really isn't one of them. That makes you a huge prick."

He honestly had no way of knowing about what had occurred early, but he hoped the girl would be satisfied with his comments. He was nodding a moment later. "Uh, yeah. I am a freshman," he said with a bit of a shrug. "Not the first time I've been on campus though. My cousin also goes here. She's a sophomore I think? Maybe? I'm not sure but she's older than me and my dad liked to visit her when he could. Part of whole 'she likes to bake and you don't what's the deal' scenario.

"Anyway, what that story was supposed to say was, hi, I'm John and I know the campus at least a little bit better than your average freshman. Hopefully," he said with a laugh, realizing he was talking a lot more than he needed to. Nervous habit. He wasn't normally so talkative with strangers.

[ectobiologymajor]

Vantas Situation = Overcome

[n4kk4-n4ks-deactivated20150512]

Terezi eventually started to crave the outside air again and wandered back outside the school grounds, her cane sliding in front of her to warn her of bumps in the path and rocks she could potentially trip over. When her cane slides into something that doesn’t quite feel like rock, she taps up a little bit.

Alright, that’s a leg. She hadn’t exactly been expecting to run into - almost literally - another person, but hey. New friends and all that, right? She hadn’t really been keeping her nose alert for any new scents, so it’s a good thing her cane found this person’s leg and not her actual body. Bumping into someone is always embarrassing, and it’s even worse since that’s already happened to her today.

"Hey there, didn’t mean to run into you with my cane." Assuming she was behind the person otherwise they would’ve stopped her, she walks around them and gives a little wave, usual grin equipped.

[ectobiologymajor]

John jumped in surprise when a can hit his leg and he turned slightly to see who it was. He watched the girl who was shorter than him (jeez he was relieved to not be the shortest person in the world for fucking once; giants had attended his high school) walk around so they were facing each other. The small wave made him smile, though it was doubtful the other could see it. 

Assuming she was blind that is. He couldn't think of any other reason someone would use a cane than that. 

"Ah no worries. It's not like you hurt me or anything," he said with his own smile on his face. He was enjoying college life thus far even though all he'd experienced was moving in and a grumpy room mate.

[ectobiologymajor]

Vantas Situation = Overcome

Vantas' were interesting creatures, John eventually decided. They were characters that, whether they be the elder or the younger, you needed caution when approaching. They had an interesting dynamic sure and while he was interested in bettering his relationship with Karkat , he figured now would be a good time to get out of the dorm room and simply go for a walk. Get out of range of a potentially pissed off room mate, especially after an ordeal with his brother.

So that's why he was here. Hanging out on the school grounds with no real plans honestly. He wanted to get to know people but he also figured he could go for a bite to eat. Hm...

[m9rally-re6elli9us-deactivated2]

It's obligatory that I check on you, Karkat.

[cg-is-for-covergirl1]

He bristled like a cat on halloween. The only reason his face isn’t any redder is because it’s impossible at this point. 

  ”I do not act distasteful to everyone, and I’m not a little punk, either!” he protested. ”And stop telling everyone that I’ve ”had a hard life!” Don’t go around trying to share my embellished life story with everyone, I’m not the main character of a fucking Disney movie!”

[ectobiologymajor]

John looked between the two brothers for a moment before stepping into the conversation again. "For the record you were kind of grumpy when I helped you with your room, but that's beside the point," he said with a little shrug. "But right now it seems you two need a breather. Too much angst happening in this space. Let's be smart and bring this off."

He chuckled to himself at his dumb Spongebob joke.

[cg-is-for-covergirl1]

”Well take a break somewhere else! It’s my bed!” he nearly shrieked at him, his face still bright red as he scowled and swatted at him. ”You’re the most unhelpful room setter upper ever, officially. You’re messing up my sheets!”

[ectobiologymajor]

He got up and held his hands up in surrender. "Okay okay! I'm leaving! Let me know if you need anymore help or anything, alright?" he said as he slipped out of his room and into his own, settling into bed with his laptop to watch a movie.