Wani Talk About It?

Trauma Loop

That got Personal fast.

While Iadakan is staring at me like a weirdo, Ben is just fidgeting and we still have five minutes.

I'm...not looking forward to fumbling with equipment I half understand all on my own.
Also...

I clear my throat which caught Ben's attention again as I began.
" Hey man- it's fine.
Just uh- gossips a sore spot for me; my weird hill right?

I ain't got any hard feelings. "

Ben had to take a moment to sort my words around in his head before nodding with a soft smile.

" Yes I- should have guessed.
What with rumors spreading about you I should've been more- considerate.

A moment of weakness really.
My uh- offer still stands in case you're wondering. "

" I'd love to...
Also uh- question. "

Ben seemed attentive again as I rub the back of my head, feeling out of place again as I look around the room.

Everyone...seemingly has their own Cameras.
Uuuuuuh-

" Do phone cameras pass here? "
" Phone cam- oh Blake, you don't have your own? "
" Nope, I mean- I could probably get one for cheap, so if worst comes to worst- Iadakan would probably have us share a drive. "

I deduced while Ben nodded in agreement at my observation, being as agreeable as ever.

" Mr.Iadakan has been quite lenient in the past, I'm sure he can understand your predicament. "

" Now why do I keep hearing my name over here? "
Speak of the Pale Devil, we both swivel our heads over to the counterintuitive saboteur as he had a curious expression on his face.

" Oh! Perfect timing Mr.Iadakan, Blake here was confiding in me that he feels his equipment may be inadequate for the assignment you've dispatched. "

Had to remember three pages of thesaurus material for that statement didn't you Leximaniac.

" Oh no~
His equipment.
Riiiight.
Well that simply can-not-do, luckily for you Blake.
I have a spare just for you. "
Mr.Iadakan said with an- oddly playful manner that seemed to catch Ben off guard with it.

" Mr.Iadakan, you have a spare camera? "
" Of course! It's an older model, one I've long since replaced.
It should still serve you well though. "
The teacher went over to his Desk while Ben looked at me.
practically about to burst with joy.

" That's very lucky!
I mean- usually it is fine for you but to have Iadakan let you borrow something like this for an assignment... "
I'm getting Shivers suddenly as I look over to see Iadakan messing with a sleek black & silver camera, taking it with a satisfied smile before walking over to us.

" Voilà.
A Brand-Old Caveon S.S.O, to use during any of your assignments.
Please take good care of it. "

He handed me the Camera and I took it.
My greasy human hands feel unworthy of touching this thing.

And looking over at Ben only confirmed the thought.
" Uuuuh- sir?
How...expensive is this thing? "

" Expensive?
Well...
It has been awhile, but I remember someone saying a Thousand something, probably tens of thousands.
Ehhhh, you'll be okay. "

The strap the camera came with is tightened to that of a Collar as I listened to him, arms tucked and keeping the Camera close to my chest.

If this got damaged I'm going to be forced to be sold to a coal mine to make up for repair costs.