Applied Inventiontronics, Period 4 - Week 8

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His shoes had moved on their own that morning, and he wasn't so sure anymore if it had been real or just another glitch.

At any rate, Glitch was standing at the front of the class, very obviously shifting his weight from one foot to the other.

"Today, uhm, I hope you brought your designs to class. Or, well, what you have of your designs for your projects because that's what we'll be going over. I mean, I'll be going over with you."

He bit back a repeat of the last four words before he continued.

"So, if you'd all get what you have out, I'll go around--," he said with a shift and a shuffle as one of his feet almost darted out from underneath him, "I'll go around and check your progress."

There was a pause as he looked down at his notes to make sure he was finished. "Oh, and, don't forget that next week we'll be doing repairs. So, if you or someone you know has something broken, then, bring it in--," he ended abruptly with another shake as his other foot made a decent pass at kicking itself against the desk.

Glitch frowned down at his shoes before smiling nervously at the class. Today was going to be a long day.

[ooc: OCD is up! This was also in the right place the whole time I swear.]

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Re: Project Review Time (3/3)

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But it was still a wince.

"Did I... I didn't get you in trouble or anything, did I? Or stir anything up?"

Re: Project Review Time (3/3)

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"No! No, you didn't get into any trouble."

He thought for a moment about it.

"I've just been glitching more often since then, that's all."

It had nothing to do with being told that he was a father-figure and was still trying to convince himself that he wouldn't be horrible at it. Nothing at all.

Re: Project Review Time (3/3)

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"Is there anything I can do?" he asked, looking very concerned. After all, it was his fault. It was a trip to help him.

Re: Project Review Time (3/3)

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"Let me know when it happens?" he asked, eyes looking very thankful.

"And, you know, if I get into a loop, you can go ahead and snap me out of it. Especially if it's in front of class."

Re: Project Review Time (3/3)

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He nodded.

"Of course," he said, his voice soft and, well, deeply sorry. He knew Professor Ambrose hated being 'glitchy'.

Re: Project Review Time (3/3)

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"Thank you. Really."

A pause.

"I didn't today, did I? During the lecture?"

Re: Project Review Time (3/3)

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He shook his head.

"Just once or twice with me. Not during the lecture, though."

Re: Project Review Time (3/3)

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He sighed, relieved, and nodded once or twice.

"Ok then. Not during the lecture, that's good."

Glitch nodded again, but that probably wasn't so much a glitch as it was his way of giving himself a little added confirmation about the fact.

Re: Project Review Time (3/3)

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"I only notice because I know you," he said quietly. "It's not that bad."

It was as much comfort as he could give.

Re: Project Review Time (3/3)

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"Oh," he said, considering the idea that it wasn't noticeable for a few moments.

"Well, that's good at least."

Re: Project Review Time (3/3)

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He smiled encouragingly.

"You should probably get to the others," he said. "Did my invention pass inspection?"

Re: Project Review Time (3/3)

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"It did," he said. Why, yes, that's a bit of pride in his smile.

Sadly, the smile didn't last for long as his shoes had really had enough of all this standing around and began dragging themselves away from Liir's desk to the next student.