From: gimmeskittles	Date: March 23rd, 2011 05:18 am (UTC)		(Link)

A slight frown tugged at her lips at Jools expression. "Is there... is there a boy?" she asked curiously.

She nodded, quietly listening. "Yeah, it's really terrible. Clean up is going to take years," she took one of Isamu's hands and gave it a little squeeze. "I have some family in Toyko, everyone is okay but it still hit close to home. Everyone is worried about the radiation though."

She shook the negative feelings off pretty quick though, her demeanor brightening right up. "Aside from volunteer work what were you thinking about?" she asked enthusiastically.

	From: jools	Date: March 23rd, 2011 05:35 am (UTC)		(Link)

"Oh. No," she lied and looked away before Michi could detect it.

"I saw this really phenomenal chart about safe radiation limits that was kind of eye opening. I think the Japanese government has it well in hand. They're ridiculously prepared." Though some things, no matter how well prepared for could not be prevented.

"I'd like to study Geisha culture," Jools said cheerfully. She didn't often talk about herself, but this was one little thing she didn't mind sharing. "It's hard for Westerners to get in, but it's not unheard of. I'd like to spend a few years working there, maybe become a cultural diplomat. I could always teach English as a second language."

	From: gimmeskittles	Date: March 23rd, 2011 06:04 am (UTC)		(Link)

Michi nodded, this time feeling far more better about the situation. "That's actually the best news I've heard about it since I got the call from my cousin that everyone was okay," she said smiling warmly. "I feel like if there is one government in the world that can deal with an earthquake, a tsunami, and a radiation leak all happening within days of each other it's Japan," she said a little proud of her heritage.

"Ooo!" Michi said her eyes getting big. "What a cool idea!" she bounced Izzy again when he repeated her "Oooo!" he cooed.

"You definitely have to keep in touch, that's probably the coolest post graduation plan I've ever heard. Everyone else I know what's to play quodpot or go to college," she laughed. "What sort stuff would a cultural diplomat do?"

	From: jools	Date: March 23rd, 2011 06:18 am (UTC)		(Link)

"America couldn't survive it," she said plainly. Then she shrugged because she didn't have any ideas on how to fix that situation, besides moving away. "I'm glad your family is okay."

"I've promised to send some people postcards," she replied. "I'll have to get your address before I go." Then she smiled shyly. "I think they go to fancy dinners under the guise of sharing cultural information. In the last century they were usually spies." Then she laughed. "I can't picture myself doing spy work."

She made a little sound of disgust. "There is more to life than quodpot." She played for Sonnier, but it wasn't her main interest. "I'd go to college if I thought it would help me along with my immediate goals, but I honestly don't think it will. I'll go eventually to further my education, but it won't be for awhile. Do you have plans yet? I imagine it's not easy with the little guy."

	From: gimmeskittles	Date: March 23rd, 2011 06:48 am (UTC)		(Link)

"Agreed," she nodded with a little hint of a smile. "Thank you. I was so relieved to get that phone call."

"I will definitely get it to you!" she said brightly. "Ooo!" she laughed. "I don't know Jools, you would make a pretty kick ass spy," she grinned playfully. "You've got the shy thing going for you, no one would suspect."

Michi nodded with a big laugh. "There is," she agreed. "It's always been one of my favorite things to do though. I always thought I would play professionally but then little man came along. It's better for him I think if I just keep it recreational, less chance of injury," she explained. "The guy I'm seeing is probably going to get scouted though," she said proudly.

"I want to go to college in New York City and major in business. I'm going to own a magical cosmetics line, I've already started making some things and I've even sold some foundation to the girls on campus. I've been saving all that money so I can afford an apartment for me and little man. I hate not being able to live with him."