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[origami_ninja]

(Feel free to use this post to have your character ICly contact Konan about things. This can be done through journals, or through her origami. If she's given your character origami before and they've either guessed or been told that she can use it as an extension of her senses, they can use it.

If you wish to use this post for appointments, by all means. Please put day, time and location in the subject line of your post for a meeting, and please specify journal or origami contact if you're using IC contact. Thanks!)

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[origami_ninja]

[She smiles just a little.]

I meant a more physical self-defense. Perhaps you could study the body's pressure points, so you are still making use of your brain.

[Getting an art degree meant studying the anatomy, and Konan is well aware of how to hurt someone badly if she had to for whatever reason. She's also taken a couple of university biology courses. There's a textbook with a few of her illustrations in it.]

[not_a_troll]

My father does not have the money for such a thing, teacher.

[He shakes his head and shrugs afterwards.]

And I will be fine. I am quite sturdy, you see?

[origami_ninja]

You are one of my most resilient students.

[One of her best? No, not really. Loki gets himself into a lot of trouble, and at least half of it is completely self-inflicted. But 'resilient' is a genuine compliment. Not everyone would persist with all of the mischief he gets up to after getting picked on the way that he does, nor would everyone be able to maintain such a cheerful outlook.]

[not_a_troll]

Indeed. That means that I will be well whatever happens. And I am a quick runner, do not forget that!

[Well, Loki is quite good at faking happiness or cheerfulness. Most of the time he feels less than average.

But now he smiles broadly and puts his hands on his hips.]

It will be well, teacher.

[origami_ninja]

You are also very creative, though you don't always apply that creativity constructively.

[She's bought the act enough to think that he's usually a cheerful boy, who can sometimes have his down moments like any other teenager, although she does recognize the impact bullying can have on a student, which is part of the reason she makes the effort to interfere and prevent it.]

Still, it's my job to worry over the well being of my students, maternity leave or not. So you'll simply have to accept my concern from time to time.

[not_a_troll]

I would do great in the circus.

[Loki was smart enough to ace all the classes (except PE), yet, sometimes he refused to give it his best. After all, that new situation at home demanded all his attention.]

Well, I do think you should worry over your unborn child first before worrying over me. Believe me, I will be well.

[origami_ninja]

Or perhaps you could try to write scripts for a comedy show...maybe even act in it.

[One couldn't deny that Loki could be genuinely funny when he wanted to.]

As for my unborn child, the doctor has said that the baby and I are both doing well, so I can spare a little worrying for you.

[not_a_troll]

[Loki laughs at her.]

Comedies? [He shakes his head.] I do not wish to grow up but if I do I will take over my father's shop.

[His eyes focus on her belly again.]

That is not necessary. I am well. In body and mind.

[origami_ninja]

[Konan is mildly amused by that.]

I don't think anyone gets a choice as to whether they grow up or not...with the exception of the occasional fictional character, like Peter Pan.

[not_a_troll]

I do.

[Loki nods gravely, for some reason he is so very, very sure about this.]

Perhaps I am Peter Pan. And I am a transfer student from Neverland. You never know, teacher, you never know. Unless you wish me to enlighten you about the world's great mysteries.

[origami_ninja]

[Though she's joking, Konan manages to maintain a serious expression as she asks her next question.]

Wouldn't that be a breach of Neverland's rules, disclosing those secrets to a grown-up?

[not_a_troll]

We all know Neverland is not real, teacher.

[Loki smirks.]

[origami_ninja]

So it isn't. That's for the best.

[Especially since the original Peter Pan was far less of a nice person than more modern portrayals made him.]

All parents do hope to see their children grow up...just not too quickly.

[not_a_troll]

No, I am pretty set on this. I do not wish to grow up.

[He shakes his head again.]

Ever. Perhaps I resemble that rebellious teenager who is fond of rebelling against the inevitable.