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 Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 5:41 pm
James nodded "very good!" He smiled and laughed. "Um, do you enjoy this boat often?" He said in Spanish. He was trying to ask if he liked the cruise so far but that was as close as he could come to saying what he really meant. "I love it much." He wiped a tear from his eyes and sighed. "I mouth like a Yoda." He commented embarrassed. "I’m very much sorry." He could not help but think that Alex thought he was a total Idiot.
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Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 8:34 pm
Israel sat in the middle of the two boys and tried his best not to laugh and growl in anger at the same time.
"Oh god... please let us get through this conversation alive... give me the strength to with hold my OCD so that I may not try to correct this poor display of Spanish and English in a rude manner..."
He mumbled these words, his fingers pinching the bridge of his nose as he looked down at his feet. When he was done, he looked up at the boys and smiled.
"I am sorry, but I do not understand either of your Spanish..."
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Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 8:42 pm
Alex became more and more confused as James spoke. Finally, Alex could not contain it anymore, and the corners of his mouth twitched into a grin that became a short laugh. It was best to practice his English now, he thought, He was in good company. James's Spanish was a lot like Alex's English. "Excuse. I not fun making of you. It sounds as me when I speak English."
Alex decided to press on with his English. "Yes, Jaime," He converted James's name to a Spanish equivalent, "I like of the cruiser. My place is nice. It is bigger than my own one. Of where are you coming? America?" He was sure his words were all wrong, but maybe James would understand.
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Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 8:50 pm
James was thankful that he could speak English again. He really sucked at Spanish. "No, Canada. I have been to America though." He smiled and glanced back at Izzy before saying, "I'm glad to hear you are enjoying your self so far, It's wonderful to meet another friend." He laughed "And I am not offended at all, I know that my Spanish is the best you have ever heard so I will willingly take all the complements you want to shower upon me." He chuckled and took another sip of the fruity drink. His white teeth flashed and his eyes danced with happiness.
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Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 5:06 pm
((alright, I will not be able to get on everyday. But typically on mondays and wensdays, I have a college class then in the computer lab, and I've already turned in all my work.)) Bast walked by the mess room, and saw a few guys in there. Since she hasn't really made any friends since she boarded the ship, she decided that she would try to mingle. Heading towards the direction of the boys, she saw a third one walking towards them aswell, she smiled at him, then at the ones already sitting. Once she reached the table, she asked ,"Would you mind if I sit here?", her face going brightly red, as soon as the words fell off her lips. Sweating nervously, she awaited an answer.
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Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 5:27 pm
James looked up at the girl and smiled his warm welcoming smile. "Of course you may, please sit down." He laughed and pointed around the table as he introduced everyone. " I'm James, this is Israel and Alex." He sipped another part of his drink and set it back down in front of Israel. "So were you from?" He asked it was his favorite question because no one had the same answer so far.
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Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 8:21 pm
Israel waved shortly to the newcomer, but did not say anything. Instead, he gave a small smile as James introduced him, showing that he acknowledged her presence, and then turned back to look at James, waiting for him to speak in his foreigners tounge, still holding back laughter from his previous attemtps to converse with Alex.
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Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 6:39 am
Oh dear, his lunch with Israel was turning out to be a whole party, wasn't it? As Bast approached, and smiled at him, His face burned red again. If this didn't stop, he was going to have a permanent blush. He cast his eyes down at the table as James welcomed the girl. "Hi. Would be happy if you sit down with us," he added quietly, not lifting his eyes.
He'd been raised to be polite, especially to girls, and so he forced himself to look at her and smile, although all he really wanted to do was run away to hide in his room.
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Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 10:52 am
Bast looked at James, "I'm from China," she answered as she took a seat next to Alexandre, and pulled out a bottle of water. She took a sip, and smiled softly at the guys, and giggled to herself when she saw him blushing. "Where are you guys from?" She asked, hoping to get a conversation going.
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Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:02 am
James smiled at the girl and gave her a peace sign. "Canada! The second biggest country in the world!" He laughed and took another bite of his apple. This girl was cute and all but he did not see why Alex seemed to be getting all worked up. “Where in China are you from?” He was a little familiar with China’s geography but not an expert. He had had to study countries with major economic connections to Canada that summer.
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Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:34 am
Bast answered "I'm from Sian, ", stumbling, on the pronounciation. "I haven't been there for quite some time, but I remember it vividly." She smiled weakly, "So uhmm- what are your guys' names? Heh, Mine's Bast." She asked, as she twisted the top on her watterbottle.
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Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:40 am
James nodded, he knew were Sian was. "Cool, Sounds really nice." He tried not to speak with his mouth full. "My name's James." He leaned over Israel and held out a hand for her to shake. In the back of his mind he was running though the list of things he should do to connect himself to this girl, Eye contact, friendly smile, loose body movements, don't act jumpy.... the list went on and on.
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Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:47 am
Bast took his hand, looked him in the eye and smiled sweetly, as she shook it. She sat back down comfortably and brushed the hair out from her eyes. "So what do you guys do for fun around here?" she said optimistically, "Since I got here, I've never really done anything that exciting,", she added,"Except loose my room key," under her breath.
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