I was. [ His usual enthusiasm dims a little as he thinks about it, though he still tries to keep up a smile. ] Back home I taught history, which, as a concept, is totally relative when you're dealing with alternate realities and everything! So there's not exactly a demand for it here.
[ And really, there isn't even a demand for non-native teachers at all. Which is for the best, honestly. Jeff reaaaaally doesn't feel comfortable around the under-20 set here, given how much of daily life in the city revolves around sex.
Anyway! He's not totally surprised that the reference doesn't land, but his eyes widen in alarm as he considers the question. ]
Oh god I hope not! [ SAVE KRISTI YAMAGUCHI FROM THIS CITY. ] She's a figure skater back home, where she deserves to stay! In peace and quiet, unless she'd actually rather live in a place like this, uh... in which case... I hope she gets... whatever she wants and can... consent... to?
[ Okay, stop, Jeff. He's even confusing himself here with this line of thought. ]
Anyway! I'm Jeff. Hi! Are you new to the city? Let's get some skates!
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[ And really, there isn't even a demand for non-native teachers at all. Which is for the best, honestly. Jeff reaaaaally doesn't feel comfortable around the under-20 set here, given how much of daily life in the city revolves around sex.
Anyway! He's not totally surprised that the reference doesn't land, but his eyes widen in alarm as he considers the question. ]
Oh god I hope not! [ SAVE KRISTI YAMAGUCHI FROM THIS CITY. ] She's a figure skater back home, where she deserves to stay! In peace and quiet, unless she'd actually rather live in a place like this, uh... in which case... I hope she gets... whatever she wants and can... consent... to?
[ Okay, stop, Jeff. He's even confusing himself here with this line of thought. ]
Anyway! I'm Jeff. Hi! Are you new to the city? Let's get some skates!