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[cuteshit]

[Kanji looks nervous as he turns on the feed, shifting uncomfortably with one hand at the back of his neck, eyes darting off to one side as if to make sure he's not being watched by anyone other than the folks he's broadcasting too-- it looks like he's in the diner at the moment, taking a break on one of the stools at the counter as he clears his throat and focuses his attention back on the device in his hands.]

So, I was just wonderin'-- would anyone be interested in some kinda arts and crafts workshop?

[He's been wanting to offer some kind of classes for awhile, if only to find other people with interests that are in line with his own, but he's been a little anxious about stepping up to actually say something. Events had given him plenty of reason to push it back, but if he was honest, being somewhere other than Inaba made him a little hesitant to take that big first step again, especially with how hard he'd had to work to make it back home.]

Nothin' fancy, but we could do different stuff each week maybe. Puppets, crochet, painting-- whatever. We've got this great youth center, thought it might be a good place for it. If-- if anyone's interested, let me know what days work for you, yeah? Thinkin' maybe some weekday afternoons. Y'know, we don't get events during the week for the most part, so-- probably seems like the best bet.

[He's rambling, and trying hard not to trip over his words, but he manages a hopeful smile as he closes out the message all the same.]

Hopefully I'm not the only one into this kind of thing. If you wanna talk in person, I'm in the diner most days, and I've been hanging out in the youth center in the afternoons. A-anyway-- thanks for listening. Lemme know if you want in.

[He cuts the feed, but he'll be working in the diner for most of the afternoon, helping Souji out both in the kitchen and behind the counter, wiping down tables whenever people finish up their meals. Afterwards, he'll be down in the youth center, where he's claimed a corner table for himself with a number of supplies laid out across it. Anyone who walks in will see him working on the finishing touches of a small knit doll: a monkey, to be specific, which he seems to be intent on dressing in great detail now that the doll itself is complete.]

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[finewithhalf]

There's a youth center here?

How young are the "youth"s who go, exactly?

[She's SUPER CURIOUS about this revelation, but not if it means babysitting. "Puppets" is a red flag.]

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[cuteshit]

Like-- teenagers, mostly. I think. Our age.

[He can't tell exactly how old she is over video, of course, but he assumes they're probably not far off from one another.]

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[finewithhalf]

Since when do teenagers our age play with puppets?

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[uncoils]

Oh. So that's what you meant by making stuff?

[Let her act casual and try and pretend the door thing didn't happen at least for a little while.]

I don't think I've done anything like that since school. I mean I made some jewelry not too long ago, but that doesn't really count.

[She was in solitary. What else was she supposed to do to pass the time?

And she's not going to judge him for his arts and crafts stuff. Is she a little surprised? Sure. But it's not the weirdest hobby she's run into.]

But I'll still check it out. It might be fun.

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[cuteshit]

[It happened, Jolyne. It happened and neither one of them is ever really going to be able to forget it.]

Jewelry counts. I mean, if it's creative and you liked doin' it-- that's all that matters, right?

[He's kind of putting his feelers out, to be honest, to see just how much the idea actually strikes her.]

Yeah? I'll save you a seat. Bet you get real good at oven mitt puppets.

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[uncoils]

[She knows, she definitely knows, but let her pretend.]

I don't know if I liked it. I was bored, and it just seemed like a good way to pass time.

[But it's still something she chose to do rather than sit around bored out of her mind or continue reading her dad's memories.]

And puppets, huh? I don't know. When I was in...well, the last place I was at, there was this guy with a puppet who was this total asshole. Like he'd do the introductions with the puppet and we'd have to talk to it. He wouldn't answer any questions himself, we'd have to ask the puppet. Honestly, I just wanted to take the thing and shove it up his-

[Wow that got off track, so she'll stop herself and try and steer it back around. Give her a second to find her footing and try and not look too embarrassed about it.]

Sorry, I just never realized how fucking weird that was until now. But uh yeah, I'll give it a shot. I don't know if I have your confidence in me being good at it, but I should do okay. I'm good with string anyway.

[Or at least she figures she should be given that it's how her Stand works.

Let her pretend having psychic string powers means she might be competent at crafts too.]

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[knackered]

[Some punk-looking Japanese kid talking about arts and crafts? Did he say crochet?

What a glorious start to the rest of the month! It halfway makes up for the day before.]

Arts and crafts, you said? I happen to love anything involving needle and thread! And calligraphy, flower pressing, painting, baking, guitar...

I think it's a wonderful idea.

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[cuteshit]

[He absolutely said crochet.]

Y-yeah? Really?

[He hadn't expected such an open response from anyone, but color him pleasantly surprised.]

If you want in, I mean-- anyone can come. You sew a lot?

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[knackered]

I've been sewing for close to a thousand years--I should say so! Needlepoint, crochet, knitting, embroidery... Not to brag, of course.

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[sciencelizard]

I'd, uhm, b-be interested! Even though I'm not, uh, technically a "youth" or anything.

[She puts 'youth' in airquotes. She's not old, but like, she's no teenager.]

Is there anything y-you need, or can we just sign up?

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[cuteshit]

Hey, you don't gotta be a kid. I promised I'd teach you more, right?

[Their lesson during the infected invasion had been brief, but Alphys had definitely shown promise.]

It ain't gonna be that formal. Just show up! Just nice to know that there are other people who have the same interests.

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[monosaccharide]

That sounds like a lovely idea!

[Bubblegum is more interested in science than art, but she can appreciate the importance of it. Not to mention the importance of socializing and coming together. Though that's also something she's not personally interested in.]

Let me know if you need help organizing.

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[cuteshit]

Yeah? You like it?

[He brightens, gaining a little bit of confidence as he smiles from ear-to-ear.]

I didn't think it would catch on so well, but lots of people seem interested. Kinda surprised, but in a good way.

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[fulllifeconsequences]

I've... run out of excuses to knit things.

[Made Frisk a birthday present. Now what, right? So they... could maybe... use an excuse? To go somewhere and knit?

But. You know. If this is a group thing, that probably means a bunch of humans hanging around. If it's a group thing, then Chara kind of just immediately naturally assumes they're not actually invited to things that involve people who are friends and like each other.

You see the problem here.

Thus: a single sentence, which doesn't really even say "I love arts and crafts please let me join" so much as "once upon a time, a knit item existed." Ok thanks Chara real big help. Good communicating.]

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[cuteshit]

Do you need a reason?

[The question is an honest one, as opposed to a criticism. As far as Kanji's concerned, enjoying the thing itself is enough.]

You should come. You're real good.

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[powerofmabel]

[shrill screaming] OH EM GEE. YES!! KANJI, YOU'RE A GENIUS!

[cuteshit]

[OH MY GOD WHAT THE]

Whoa, whoa!

[He winces, just a little. He might be marginally terrified.]

Glad you're real excited, but maybe not so loud--

[Says the loudest kid ever.]

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[eatsyourscience]

[Souji, of course, is eavesdropping as Kanji makes his offer to the network, because Souji can't ever mind his own business unless he's alone. He leans against the counter in the diner with a thoughtful expression. He hadn't been all that enthusiastic about arts and crafts time with Kanji at home, but after so long without seeing him, he's ready to do just about any activity to make up for it.]

I think it's a good idea.

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[cuteshit]

[That might just be the best news Kanji has heard all day. It probably helps that Kanji isn't hijacking Souji's room for this particular workshop, too.]

Yeah? You think you're gonna come? I know it's not really your thing, you're more into origami and stuff, but--

[He blushes a little, shrugging it off in an attempt to come off as being a lot cooler and more 'together' than he is.]

It'd be cool to see you there when it kicks off, at least.

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[mettatonvevo]

[Mettaton's attention has been caught by this: arts and crafts? That sounds like a good way to get the creative juices going! He kind of misses making things for his brand anyway.]

Would sewing be included in this arts and crafts workshop? It may seem a bit redundant since these closets of ours can make just about anything, but there's nothing quite like making your own piece of clothing for your fashion line.

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[cuteshit]

You bet your ass it will!

[Oh, he is so super-charged to talk to people about sewing.]

I mean, it ain't for everyone, but if you wanna learn how to patch something up or go all-out and make yourself a whole new wardrobe, hell yeah, I can help with that!

[determinedest]

This is a really good idea! I...I've kinda wanted to learn how to knit.

[Translation: Chara can knit, and Frisk wants to knit too, because Chara is a really cool friend and also existing independently is hard so they kind of have to emulate them at every turn. Woo!]

[cuteshit]

[Kanji doesn't recognize Frisk as someone he's met before, but there's a definite similarity to Chara that makes him curious. They're definitely distinct, but it's still hard not to notice.]

Really? I'd be happy to teach you, i-if-- you know, you really wanna learn.

[The responses he's gotten so far have been overwhelmingly positive, which isn't what Kanji expected-- but he'll definitely take it.]

Y'know, I wasn't sure people would be so into the idea. Kind of figured I'd be spending every afternoon in the youth center alone, but I'd really like teachin' anyone who's interested. You're not pullin' my leg?

[He feels like someone is going to be trolling him here at some point, anyway.]

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[brainmeme]

What, just like... making art and puppets and stuff? Crochet is like knitting, right?

[It's nothing Amethyst has ever tried before, but it couldn't hurt to try it out, could it? It could be kinda fun.]

Mabel's probably all over this idea.

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[cuteshit]

Yeah, they're pretty similar. There's some pretty crucial differences, but I could teach you both, if you wanted-- I mean, if that's your thing.

[He's pretty sure they both have a love of thrashing things in common, but he's not sure about crafts.]

You kiddin'? She practically screamed into this thing like five seconds after I put the call out.