SPOILER!!: This!
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Originally Posted by
Wood'sLittleFlower 
In her constant state of confusion that seemed to pair up very well with Arithmancy, Coral-Bay's hair sure was tucked behind those ears of hers.
She untucked and retucked as the professor proceeded to go through with the lesson, her head down trying to copy down all of the notes and figure it out later. Her nervousness radiated from her, the slightest hand tremors could be seen as her quill hurriedly copied down everything that was being written and explained.
As the first droplet of sweat trickled down her forehead, it was announced that groups were in order and the girl's head darted up.
Thank MERLIN.
But before she could gather her things to search for the one person who she wanted help from, he'd already arrived. Her all knowing superhero, a wave off his scent drifted close as he took the seat by her and she practically melted before his very eyes, comfort level growing.
"Please." Please, please, oh please help me Gabe.
She looked helplessly at him and leaned closer, her voice lowering. "I'm so lost. Could you... explain it all?" Her cheeks burned.
.......
Um.
So, yes. CB was
really....distractingly pretty today. Ooooooor perhaps it was just her looking at him in that certain way, imploring him to help her. Gabriel decided he didn't dislike it. Not one bit. Help her? Sure. Yes. Okay.
Leaning forward a bit so they could speak more freely, without people nosing in, he started from the beginning...explaining how calculating Transit Cycles worked. And about the correct number system to use. At some point during his speech, Gabe removed a piece of parchment and wrote out examples. Visuals helped him when words failed. And lets be honest, they failed quite often.
"....and the numbers represent years within the cycles. Your first number is 3...So, that's the equivalent of ages 1 through 3; three years. And with the six proceeding it, it'd immediately jump to...ages 4 through 9; the next six years."...with some hand gestures and fidgeting thrown in for spice.
"We'll use our textbooks to do the next bit...after we get the calculations settled."