Am I late again?

Hi, my name is August--WAIT. Call me Gus. Yeah. Gus is preferable. Nice to meet you. M!Anon: -none-

[lyricalmanslaughter]

knickknackaugustmack‌:

I know. It-it was a joke. I’ve had a reputation as a spazz since day one. I know how to throw a punch, actually, my parents m…made me take self defense classes. I didn’t want to break my, um, piano hands though.

Or, or go to jail. Priorities. Also it escalated more quickly than an-ant…ticipated. I was…out for a long time.

I’ve been doing nothing but sleep since it happened, basically. It’s very dull.

You know if I–if I eat these stolen goods then I will become the thief I am rumored to be? But-but, I am a, uh, badass or whatever, so. -Peels banana-

Why would someone bring a lemon for lunch?

-leans on one hand and smiles-

You are a badass, Small Fry. I mean that. And if punching won’t work, a kick or two will do. Those self-defense classes always seemed like bullshit to me. I’ve had a kid try to use that shit on me before; he didn’t expect me to poke both his eyes at once and knee him in the gut. -shrug-

…Look, I knew you needed fruit, I brought fruit. I think the lemon was for some other thing or whatever. If you don’t wanna eat it, I’ll eat it.

[knickknackaugustmack]

I bit him. I did-I didn't expect him to throw me to the floor, which was my bad. Although in...in my defense, I was probably a little concussed by that point already. I re-remem-member, uh...uh, thinking about kicking him in the nuts. I should have done that.

Here. -Tosses lemon, but it goes past Rai and into the bookshelves- Darn it. Meant to toss that to you. -Slowly pushes chair back, meanders towards lemon-

-Stumbles three steps in the wrong direction-

...

-Stumbles a step backwards-

I'm stuck. I give up, the lemon fetching is all you, bro. -Holds onto table edge, uses it to get back to seat, falls into chair haphazardly. Picks up ice pack again-

[lyricalmanslaughter]

knickknackaugustmack‌:

-Stabbing worksheet with pencil when he returns. Looks up-

Oh. Very scien… scientific. High tech. Thanks, Mad Dog.

So I bet this to-t-t-t… -sighs- Bet this really upped my tough rep…huh? He throw-throws a damn good punch. I don’t…I remember all of the fight, I think. But not after. -Shifts ice pack- Ugh. Y-y-you heard about it much? Wondered if guys would talk. You would have crushed…

-Drawing a blank on the name-

Crushed him.

I’m gonna skip next period and sleep in the nurse’s office.

Eh, I’ll be real Scrum, you never really had a tough rep. You’re too squishy-looking. I think I heard some of the guys talking about how you had balls for messing with a guys’ drugs? I heard you were trying to either steal the drugs for yourself or get the fucker in trouble; did also hear that he was looking to try and make an example of someone? I didn’t think any of that sounded right. 

-flashes toothy smile- Yeah, I would have pummeled that piece of shit, but that’s to be expected. I pick shit like him out of my teeth for a morning snack. Maybe I’ll teach ya to throw a punch after your head stops throbbing in however many days.

-reaches in brown bag and places, one by one, an orange, a banana, and a lemon in front of Gus- Nurses office is a good idea; sleep is pretty much the only things that starts to actually fix a concussion. Sleep it off, eat some fruit, and it’ll start to get better. Don’t go walking into any walls or nothing until you’re better; that might make it way worse, get me?  Now eat one of these; I didn’t take them from the teacher’s lounge just for fun. 

[knickknackaugustmack]

I know. It-it was a joke. I've had a reputation as a spazz since day one. I know how to throw a punch, actually, my parents m...made me take self defense classes. I didn't want to break my, um, piano hands though.

Or, or go to jail. Priorities. Also it escalated more quickly than an-ant...ticipated. I was...out for a long time.

I've been doing nothing but sleep since it happened, basically. It's very dull.

You know if I--if I eat these stolen goods then I will become the thief I am rumored to be? But-but, I am a, uh, badass or whatever, so. -Peels banana-

Why would someone bring a lemon for lunch?

[lyricalmanslaughter]

knickknackaugustmack‌:

I…I…it’s not…oh, whatever. Nicole is…is f-fine I guess.

W-where are you going?

-leaves room completely- -comes back 6 minutes later, holding something wrapped in paper towels in one hand and a brown paper bag in the other-  -sits back down at table- Okay, these help with some symptoms, but they’re temporary fixes. -puts the paper towel wrapped thing, a bag of ice, on Gus’ head- Hold this in place, jingle bells.

[knickknackaugustmack]

-Stabbing worksheet with pencil when he returns. Looks up-

Oh. Very scien... scientific. High tech. Thanks, Mad Dog.

So I bet this to-t-t-t... -sighs- Bet this really upped my tough rep...huh? He throw-throws a damn good punch. I don't...I remember all of the fight, I think. But not after. -Shifts ice pack- Ugh. Y-y-you heard about it much? Wondered if guys would talk. You would have crushed...

-Drawing a blank on the name-

Crushed him.

I'm gonna skip next period and sleep in the nurse's office.

[lyricalmanslaughter]

knickknackaugustmack‌:

I kn-know my name, doofus. August Nicholas Mack. And both. Al-although my favor-favorite drink is, uh, chocolate egg cream and my favorite food is elf pasta. So I had to p…pick, sweet.

-blinks once-

…You got it Nicole, I’ll be right back. -gets up from table and starts to walk away- -stops after two steps and turns back-  -points at Gus- Don’t. Move. You stay right there. -smirks-  -turns back and continues walking away-

[knickknackaugustmack]

I...I...it's not...oh, whatever. Nicole is...is f-fine I guess.

W-where are you going?

[knickknackaugustmack]

lyricalmanslaughter‌:

Yeah, yeah. I’ve been there.

Here, answer me two questions: What’s your name? And sweet or savory?

I kn-know my name, doofus. August Nicholas Mack. And both. Al-although my favor-favorite drink is, uh, chocolate egg cream and my favorite food is elf pasta. So I had to p...pick, sweet.

[lyricalmanslaughter]

knickknackaugustmack‌:

Read-read it? Okay, uh. The first one is w-what…what c- What con… -squints at paper- conflict resoln…? Res-resolution…

-Puts head on table- Forget it. My head hurts too much. And my eye is still…kind of swollen, so.

It’s a dumb assignment anyways. What are you working on?

-cocks head to side- … -grabs worksheet out of his hands- … “What conflict resolution technique was the most effective?”… -looks back at Gus-  -squints some- You’ve been saying your head hurts, yeah? Do you have like, a concussion or something? Cause a swollen eye doesn’t affect vision this much; either that or you need glasses. Bad. 

-puts worksheet down-  -reaches into backpack, pulls out a book and places it on table- I need to read a book of my own choosing that’s at least 100 pages, so I’m gonna read Rebecca. Probs not right now though, I don’t feel like it. 

[knickknackaugustmack]

-Shoves paper in backpack- It's fine.

It's fine. It's fine, it's totally fine. My head hasn't stopped hurting and I feel like I'm in a boat all the time, but I can handle it.

-Sigh- I have a concussion, yeah. Think I've been underestimating it. Like a cold that would go away.

[lyricalmanslaughter]

knickknackaugustmack·:

Yeah, that does.

We were watching one of those antibullying PSAs in class, probably because of – of me and Rock… Supposed to answer questions ‘bout it. But… I don’t… -Sighs- Makes my head hurt.

I don’t know why I have to do this, anyway.

Like a fucking video is gonna help with anything.

Well, video worksheets are usually stupid, but not actually that hard. Maybe just read the thing out loud to me. Whenever my friends are telling me about work they’re trying to do, and ask if another can help, they figure out it after they try and tell someone else about it.  So -removes his arm and sits sideways at table to face Gus- read it to me, emerald. -toothy grin-

[knickknackaugustmack]

Read-read it? Okay, uh. The first one is w-what...what c- What con... -squints at paper- conflict resoln...? Res-resolution...

-Puts head on table- Forget it. My head hurts too much. And my eye is still...kind of swollen, so.

It's a dumb assignment anyways. What are you working on?

[lyricalmanslaughter]

knickknackaugustmack‌:

lHaha, yeah. Funny.

Least you have friends. I basically only had one and he thinks I’m an idiot degenerate or something.

And you, I guess.

-Looks at worksheet again- I don’t understand this.

-starts leading on own hand- I mean, it took me a long time to get the friends I have. And I really only have four: three back at [REDACTED] and you. Most people are afraid of me, think I’m an idiot, or are people that I just hate. 

And hey, I don’t think you’re a big idiot, probably only on some things and on others you’re talented; does that help? -smug smile-

-gets up and sits on Gus’ side of the table-  -puts arm around him and looks down at the worksheet- …Alright what’s this bullshit. I’m gonna be a senior if I don’t fuck this place up, so I should probably help my baby, curly friend. -squints-

[knickknackaugustmack]

Yeah, that does.

We were watching one of those antibullying PSAs in class, probably because of -- of me and Rock... Supposed to answer questions 'bout it. But... I don't... -Sighs- Makes my head hurt.

I don't know why I have to do this, anyway.

[lyricalmanslaughter]

.knickknackaugustmack‌:

I said violet is-isn’t a r-real color.

“Mr. Mack, I think you dropped something.”

-Uses shoe to bring the fallen paper closer. Picks it up, puts it on the table.-

Aren’t…your friends…all rich kids? At [REDACTED]?

-slightly glares at the person until they walk away- …

You think violet is fake? -snickers- You’re probably right. I hear some people say there’s a color called periwinkle? And that just can’t be true, that’s too stupid a name. Hahaha! Just kidding, you’re funny tho, Pollock.

-faces scowls a little- Absolutely not, rich people make me sick. … I guess I have two friends that are rich. One of them is like… really not like the usual type at all though, I’ve never met someone like him. And the other… I didn’t want to be her friend but my other friend just kept asking me to “be nice” and eventually I realized she wasn’t so bad.  Look, they’re exceptions. Not a lot of those. Plenty of Rockwells out there; too many.

[knickknackaugustmack]

Haha, yeah. Funny.

Least you have friends. I basically only had one and he thinks I'm an idiot degenerate or something.

And you, I guess.

-Looks at worksheet again- I don't understand this.

[lyricalmanslaughter]

knickknackaugustmack‌:

Ha. -Mumbling to self- Violet isn’t a real color.

I’m going to s-see him in court. I’m a…a witness or something. I bet his family bailed him out. My fri–well, not my friend. This girl I know says he’s loaded.

-Picks up pencil, gets back to work. Scrunches up face at worksheet. Shoves it off table in frustration-

-watches worksheet fall off table-

That’d make sense, rich brats are always assholes. Never trust someone who can solve problems by throwing money at it; they don’t have a soul anymore just a void. … Also, what was that? Violet’s what? You’re mumbling so I couldn’t hear ya.

[knickknackaugustmack]

I said violet is-isn't a r-real color.

"Mr. Mack, I think you dropped something."

-Uses shoe to bring the fallen paper closer. Picks it up, puts it on the table.-

Aren't...your friends...all rich kids? At [REDACTED]?

[lyricalmanslaughter]

knickknackaugustmack‌:

-Startles slightly- Hi.

I feel like shit. I’d probably be at home in bed if this was normal school and not -gestured widely- this. I can’t wait to go home and sleep.

Everyone’s been staring at me all morning. No sign of Rockwell, at least. I didn’t…actually steal from him, for the record. 

I mean, yeah, course they’re staring. Your face is black, blue, yellow, and violet, that’s pretty distracting. If I were you, I’d just sleep the whole day in class. Meanwhile, that piece of shit is lucky he got arrested so he didn’t have to see me this week. Don’t worry though, he’ll get his.

And Scrum, I know you wouldn’t steal. You don’t want anyone to notice you, why would you do something like that and have everyone looking for ya. That’d be too stupid, and you’re not that stupid. 

[knickknackaugustmack]

Ha. -Mumbling to self- Violet isn’t a real color.

I’m going to s-see him in court. I’m a...a witness or something. I bet his family bailed him out. My fri--well, not my friend. This girl I know says he’s loaded.

-Picks up pencil, gets back to work. Scrunches up face at worksheet. Shoves it off table in frustration-

[knickknackaugustmack]

-Staring at worksheet, leaning on elbows with hands stuck in hair- 

-Looks at clock-

-Looks back at worksheet-

What….the fuck…

-Picks up pencil. Almost writes something. Stops. Pencil falls under table.-

[lyricalmanslaughter]

-plops down at table across from him- ‘Sup …Damn, you really do look like shit. That’s rough, Curls. 

[knickknackaugustmack]

-Startles slightly- Hi.

I feel like shit. I’d probably be at home in bed if this was normal school and not -gestured widely- this. I can’t wait to go home and sleep.

Everyone’s been staring at me all morning. No sign of Rockwell, at least. I didn’t...actually steal from him, for the record. 

[knickknackaugustmack]

-Staring at worksheet, leaning on elbows with hands stuck in hair- 

-Looks at clock-

-Looks back at worksheet-

What....the fuck...

-Picks up pencil. Almost writes something. Stops. Pencil falls under table.-

[knickknackaugustmack]

encyclopedia-explosica‌:

knickknackaugustmack‌:

That’s impressive. Two years. I can’t even think two days ahead.

I’m sure you’ll… I’m - you’ll be really successful one day.

I can’t believe there’s any assignment you didn’t do well on. The self reflective stuff is, like, therapy homework. No wrong.

-tilts head- … I mean, I’m sure you’ll be fine too. And planning for the future isn’t hard or anything.

I just don’t write interesting sentences, I only get a B on most of them so I have a long way to go. -moves laptop into watching position-

It’s not hard, it’s -- nevermind.

You’re plenty interesting. I bet you write great stuff. -Leans head on her shoulder- 

[encyclopedia-explosica-deactiva]

knickknackaugustmack‌:

-Scoffs- I do not think I’m smart, but thank you. It’s go–going well. I like rugby a lot. The teachers are cool for once. And, uh, what else. Long free…free periods to practice piano.

We don’t g–get a–a lot of homework. Not real homework. Mostly self reflective stuff. I do that.

How’s the SAT prep?

I’m glad you’re enjoying your time there! I usually have fun at school so it’s nice that you can have some at this… other place.  And it’s good that you’re getting to play piano more since that makes you happy, and you’re so good at it!!

Self reflective? Hmm, I don’t know how I’d do on that. Sounds like some of the essays in English, I don’t do as well on those.  Oh! Prep is going well! It’s really nice to be around a bunch of people that also are really interested in doing well on the tests! It’s gonna be really important in two years after all, so I wanna make sure I’m all ready by then! -beams-

[knickknackaugustmack]

That's impressive. Two years. I can't even think two days ahead.

I'm sure you'll... I'm - you'll be really successful one day.

I can't believe there's any assignment you didn't do well on. The self reflective stuff is, like, therapy homework. No wrong.

[encyclopedia-explosica-deactiva]

knickknackaugustmack‌:

I didn’t–I didn’t say only cows and sloths. Those–those are…uhhhh.

I’m allergic to cats.

They just freak me out. You don’t know what they’ll do.

I like, um.

…

Hmm.

Manatees are okay. And…and…koalas maybe.

-smiles just a little- O-Okay, got it. That’s fine. You don’t need to like them all. I get it. They’re just hard to understand. Takes a lot of time to read up on each and every one after all. Sorry for pushing didn’t mean to I just really like animals that’s all.  -looks off to side and frowns a little- Uuumm… oh! -turns back- Um, so you’re liking that school you’re at right now, yeah? You were saying something about that at the shop. Does that mean stuff is going okay? You’re doing your homework maybe? Cause you didn’t do too much of it before. Made me worry about your grades, since I know you’re so smart and all I wanted the teacher to be sure that they knew you were working hard!

[knickknackaugustmack]

-Scoffs- I do not think I'm smart, but thank you. It's go--going well. I like rugby a lot. The teachers are cool for once. And, uh, what else. Long free...free periods to practice piano.

We don't g--get a--a lot of homework. Not real homework. Mostly self reflective stuff. I do that.

How's the SAT prep?

[encyclopedia-explosica-deactiva]

knickknackaugustmack‌:

Told the doctors. They think I’ll just stop on it’s own. Post concussion blah blah blah. It’s whatever.

I…I like dinosaurs. And, and cryptids. Not so much real animals. I like, uh, cows…and sloths. A lot of an–animals are too unpredictable? I guess?

-pulls up the movie and presses pause- .. You.. you only like cows and sloths? I mean, those are good but… not any bird? Seals or rabbits?  Bats, rats, or snakes? Or cats? Just cows and sloths? How can you dislike so many animals?

[knickknackaugustmack]

I didn't--I didn't say only cows and sloths. Those--those are...uhhhh.

I'm allergic to cats.

They just freak me out. You don't know what they'll do.

I like, um.

...

Hmm.

Manatees are okay. And...and...koalas maybe.