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[shoplifter]

[Today's post is school-related, for the most part. But instead of being terrible news like it usually is, Laura's been coaxed by Linda the Caseworker to reveal the fruits of their labor (or really, Linda picking up a lot of assignments and making sure Laura does them when she's not at school...). Laura carefully pins a piece of paper to the fridge of Communal Floor 10 with a magnet, which the camera will point to in just a moment—

SURPRISE BITCH]

[After a moment:]

Linda said I should tell people. So I have told people. 

I did — well on my grades this quarter. 

[She didn't particularly see the big deal; it's not that hard to do the work assignments when your caseworker keeps bringing all the stuff to you... and the tests are much easier when you've got a good eye and memory. Another beat, and this she seems more uncertain and perhaps even sheepish about, in her own way:]

I also wanted to tell any of the other kids here... if you want somewhere to hang out, I have a — new place, just for kids only. Let me know if you would like to come in, and I'll give you directions, or take you there. We have 'video-games' there, and I like them a lot. Especially Pac-Man. And comic books, and candy, and soda... Things like that. It could be... fun. 

[OOC: There might be a log later this month for the kid hang-out! If you want to hit that later just let her know you're interested in hanging out there, and you'll be good to go. If you have anything you have in mind that doesn't fit the bill here, just hit me up at simpledog at plurk! Also, feel free to run into her on floor 10 of the community building. ♥]

Comments

[shoplifter]

Like... college, sí? Someone spoke about it. It's the highest schooling?

[aequoreal]

It is, yes. And grades are important for college. But understanding how things work,
how people work, that is important for many things.

[shoplifter]

College, that is the step after high school that some people do, yes?

Doctors and physical therapists and engineers have to go there.

[aequoreal]

Yes. Do you already know what you want to do when you are older?

[shoplifter]

[There's quite a pause before the next reply bleeps into existence.]

I have not thought about it, really.

[aequoreal]

There is no need to have decided yet. But different paths in life require different types of education.

[shoplifter]

How do you know which path would be a good one for you?

[aequoreal]

We cannot see into the future. There is room for error. But preferences help. What do you like to do?

[shoplifter]

I like reading and art. And I like physical activities.

[aequoreal]

Do you like people?

[ he's thinking... teacher? ]

[shoplifter]

About 10% to 15% of the time.

[aequoreal]

[ ah. not a teacher, then. ]

Perhaps it would be best if you exclude tasks that require close contact with others, then.

[shoplifter]

I like animals. Horses especially.

... Maybe I would not mind working at the zoo.

[aequoreal]

A good choice. The next step is to find out what such a job requires, I think

[shoplifter]

Is there a special school for it?

[aequoreal]

There probably is. But I do not know that for sure.