"Yeah, I have to make do with science."

"I suppose. We would need some bullies to knock down your immense pile of science books. Because nothing is digital in this scenario."

"Nonsense, this isn't Buffy the Vampire Slayer, they could just knock my Kindle out of my hands, and maybe steal my computer or something."

"Aw, but Kindles don't need help being picked up, not like books at least. I guess the computer is harder."

"Yeah, they could hide it somewhere disgusting or something."

He makes a face. "Do people here treat you well?"

"Yeah yeah, no actual bullies here."

"Ah, great. I am usually not worried about them, but great."

He eyes Arthur's... considerable height. "I'm sure you're not."

"Yes. Yeah, bullies are cowards and being bigger than that is the best defense. I doubt I would even need to be fit, but that surely helps."

"I'm sure they wouldn't bully you regardless, it's not like there's anything to bully you about, but like I said, this school is bully-free."

"Well, I am bi. But fair enough."

"Hmm, I suppose there's that. Not gonna complain."

"Hopefully not!"

They go home, and the next day: more school!

Track tryouts are in the afternoon.

He is predictably there.

As is the track captain. Is he ready?

He is!

Tryouts! Robert is impressed.

He once again shows a great display of stamina.

Yeah Robert's pretty sure he's in if he wants to be.

The swimming team captain showed up in the middle of those tryouts and joked around with Robert about stealing his swimmers but then also informs Arthur that if he wants to be he's in.

Is there a schedule conflict?

No, not at all.

Great. He'll accept then.

...what, both? Uh, alright, if he's sure.