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[Posted to Parley's rumblr account. No association with Mystery Lass. If you look at older posts, it's all just more of her talking about her life like a normal teenage girl might do.]

Well things have certainly been busy for me. I haven't had a chance to update here since I moved to America! (Sorry readers if you thought I had been eaten by wolves.) I'm staying with some friends of the family, the Myoudouins, in Venture City. They own this big kinda Japanese style Dojo and are all really serious about martial arts, it's actually pretty cool. Apparently the Dojo Master was really tight with my dad back in the day. He has two sons, Itsuki and Satsuki. Satsuki is sick and I don't see him around very often, but they both seem really chill, so that's cool.

My room here is weird. It's got those rectangular mats covering the floor that I can't remember the name of, and a futon instead of a proper bed. I've done what I can, though.

[Included is a selfie of Parley in her room. You can see the tatami mat floor in a few places, but by now she's got it covered in stuff. Comic books, regular books, clothes, video games, and all the other detritus that a person in the 21st century comes with. The walls have been coated with posters, mostly of female characters from movies and games looking cool. The only thing that might seem unusual is the sword leaning against the wall (in a scabbard), next to a fencing mask.]

As weird as it is to say it, I'm looking forwards to the school year. I'm having fun, but I don't really know that many people here.

So far America is really weird though. I haven't seen a single bald eagle (Itsuki said he saw one the other day, but I do not believe him.), nor have I been involved in any gunfights or highway chases. Hollywood has much to answer for. I HAVE almost been hit by cars twice now, though, because they all drive on the wrong side of the road! I've been warned that it's Independence Day (Or as we call it back home, "Ungrateful Day" ^_^), and that everyone is going to be a little flag crazy today. Hopefully I won't accidentally order tea instead of coffee and get mobbed. Wish me luck!

Okay that's all for now. This is Parley the great, signing off!

#Venture City #Travel #America

Comments

[spanish_superhero]

I miss it, to be honest. Hopefully I can find someone in Venture City to practice with.

[distorts_space]

I'm pretty good at swords.

If you need a partner, that is.

1. Open mouth 2. insert foot

[spanish_superhero]

Oh! But you are a girl!

oh dear

[distorts_space]

So?

Antonio's other hobby is digging, apparently

[spanish_superhero]

What if you get hurt?

[distorts_space]

If you go in with THAT attitude the only one getting hurt is YOU.

[spanish_superhero]

I don't understand?

[distorts_space]

[Why are the pretty ones always so dumb?]

I'm saying if you think I'm any weaker just because I'm a girl then I'll kick your butt faster than you can blink.

[spanish_superhero]

[The kicking butt expression is lost on Antonio]

Why would you be kicking me if we are practicing sword skills?

[distorts_space]

Those monks must've been pretty crummy teachers. See if you can figure it out from context.

[spanish_superhero]

[After about two hours of him thinking on it]

You are challenging me to a duel?

[distorts_space]

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...Yes. I am challenging you to a duel.

[spanish_superhero]

I see. Well then I suppose I must accept! Is 7am tomorrow, at North Venture Beach acceptable?

[distorts_space]

[Oh dear what has she gotten herself into now?]

Can it be later? I'm not a morning person.

[spanish_superhero]

If you want. It may be a bit warm, though.

[distorts_space]

You're not gonna wuss out because of a bit of sweat are you? 10am.

[spanish_superhero]

It is no worry. I can just go for a swim when we are done.

[distorts_space]

Try not to cry for your mum when you lose.