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[jimisu]

I guess I've been neglecting writing here, haven't I? Seems like so much is happening so quickly. If only I could slow down time for just... oh wait Minoru graduates from Ryuhana this spring. I can't believe how quickly he's grown up. His manifestation as a mutant was what got me intrested in anthropology in the first place. I'm worried about him,

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[halcyonvision]

You know there's going to be a risk involved no matter what he decides to do, just based on who and what we are, yes? It's not the most reassuring thought, but you're probably going to worry no matter what he chooses to do and probably for the same reasons.

[ooc] Screened back, and by "...who...we are," I think he means politicians' sons who are mutants in particular. >>;

[jimisu]

I know you're right... he just doesn't have to put his neck out there, you know? I've done plenty of that for one family. My dad's going to have a heartattack when he hears how Minoru's been talking, lately.

Thanks, though.

Ack - and how have you been? I've been so out of the loop these past two months...

[halcyonvision]

I know, and yet...I really have no room to say much about it. My father and I argue along these lines all the time. And if nothing else, your dad can complain to mine about crazy, stubborn sons?

You're welcome.

I've been all right, just busy myself. University exams started, so I'm just taking a break from studying before my head explodes~

[jimisu]

That's true, you're probably just as much trouble as I am. It's no wonder you butt heads with your father, really. You do have to wonder if Dad really already has complained about me to your father, or the other way around.

Glad to hear it. What's your plan for university, if you have one?

[halcyonvision]

It's entirely possible~ ;) I certainly wouldn't be surprised if I was. And...I suppose not. I've been told I've gotten more stubborn since coming back from New York. I can't imagine why.

I'm sure if either of them have, they both had a lot to say~

Either NYU or the University of Tokyo, most likely. I've...agreed to a political science minor for the time being, but both schools have interdisciplinary programs that I could tweak to something like mutant cultural studies. I know NYU is receptive to the field, at least.

[jimisu]

Everybody out of the water! Seiichi's turned into a New Yorker! He means well, I'm sure.

I hope you're able to get out of the country, again. I can't help but feel liek Japan is behind the times when it comes to mutant studies, particularly after living abroad for so long. I can't help but think that people in this country are almost afraid to talk about it - as though not talking about mutants will make us all go away.

[halcyonvision]

You know...I even have the accent when I speak in English. Nakamura-sensei winced the first time he heard me~

He does, I know. It's just frustrating to have to argue about every little thing I do simply because I'm a mutant.

That or find some way to study between the two. I know a couple of people who graduated from Xavier's and went into NYU's program, but it's still a touchy subject to get into. And I am noticing that about being here. It's actually a bit...stifling, sometimes.

[jimisu]

I've somehow managed to ward off most of the accent from living in Melbourne, but I'm not always successful. Aren't you bored in Nakamura's class?

I think you probably argue about every little thing because you're a teenager. Being a mutant is just a catalyst. ;] Does he want you to lock yourself up from the world?

That's not a bad idea. Maybe the trouble is that it is, to the mainstream, a relatively new subject in general. Professors are still struggling to find the "safe" position in their classrooms to keep from losing their jobs or worse. In teaching about theories that mutants may have existed for hundreds of years I encountered a great deal of negative feedback while being completely objective.

[halcyonvision]

To tears most days, but he is letting me do some advanced reading and papers for credit instead of the standard assignments. I'm also going to act as a translator on the field trip next month.

Well...there is that too. :) And some days...I think he might feel better if I were.

It's just finding out if it's even conceivable. I'm going to see if I can get an afternoon while we're in New York to visit the NYU campus and talk to the director of the program. I think anyone who tries to deal with mutants and the issues around us has to find that position, but by the same token...the safe position isn't always the right or best one. And see, that theory would be interesting to me.

[jimisu]

That's a bit better, I guess. I wish I could go with you guys to New York - they'll need me here for Mr. Guthrie... I'm sure Dr. McCoy will be fine. I just can't wait to meet Dr. McCoy I've read everything he's ever written, though I'm sure he'll be much too busy to just sit around and chat. But if I could pick his brain for even a few minutes regarding Masami

Well, the reality is that hiding away from everything never did anyone any good. I think you're in a position to make a real difference, which would scare me if I were your father.

No doubt you can work it out. Let me know how that works, though... maybe once all this blows over, I can go back to teaching. It'd be nice to know what the university climate is like before jumping back into it.

Oh, don't get me started. I'll talk your ear off if you let me.

[halcyonvision]

Maybe the next time. Sam's Japanese is...well. It isn't, really. I had a horrible time understanding him at first even in English because he's accent's quite thick. And...don't be so sure. Hank will find a way to talk your ears off it you let him. :) I swear, it's the man's hobby.

No it doesn't, and I suppose I can understand why that might scare him but...someone has to be willing to do something.

I hope so. I might consider a second major in English as well, just so my father will stop fussing about me being 'employable.' And sure~ I'll keep you updated.

Ken~ I'm used to Hank...ah, well. You'll see what I mean next month. ;) <3

[jimisu]

He's going to need all the help he can get, I take it. Oh, I'm sure Dr. McCoy couldn't bore me; he seems like such an interesting person with so many great ideas. I'm looking forward to meeting him.

I agree. We can't just sit around and do nothing. It's been frustrating for me having to take a backseat in everything for nearly a year, now.

I'm impressed. You're going to have a full plate with all that going on.

Well, you know where to find me if you ever decide you don't like your ears.

[ooc; I've got a fanboy on my hands. I think Beast is his hero. -_-]

[halcyonvision]

Oh yes, he is~ And no, he's not boring by any means, but he does like to talk.

This past school year...I think I can understand your frustration, on some level. I'm not used to being so passive anymore, I'm afraid.

I guess so. I...hadn't really thought about it, to be honest. :)

I may have to hunt you down to hear more about this theory then.

[ooc] So I see. XD It's cute~ Seiichi should just shove Beast in his direction when the Blackbird lands and be all "I have someone you have to meet~ :D :D :D" at him. Oh god...I can so see him doing it too. ;;

[jimisu]

Yeah, swing by, sometime. :] I should probably go try to make some sense of this place, right now. The library is getting a lot more traffic, lately.

[ooc: alskdjf XD Minami would just sparkle... and joke about how Beast's Japanese is better than his. It'd make him happy. ♥]

[halcyonvision]

Sure~ Probably won't be until after this week is through, with exams and all. And well...it's close to the end of term, so~?

[ooc] ...oh god, Seiichi's so tempted to do it. >>; I wouldn't be surprised if he does, honestly. He sees a lot of commonality between conversations with both of them.