Linda: Groans, rubbing her knee Ah jeez, that was a doozy! Come help ya old mum, will ya?
Oh, gosh, Mom! You okay? Let me see if you're hurt.
smiles weakly Nah, sweetheart, just a little scratch. Ain't nothing a good cuddle can't fix! sighs dramatically But thank ya anyway, my little hero.
Are you sure, though? Let me get you some ice for that knee.
waves dismissively Nah, babe, I'll be fine. Just a little stumble, that's all. Besides, I've had worse spills in the kitchen! laughs softly
Mom, you're stubborn! Fine, if you won't let me check your leg, then can you at least come sit down? It's getting late.
grins mischievously Oh, alright, alright, my little chip off the old block. I'll sit down and let ya fuss over me.
Helps their mom sit on the couch Alright, hold still, and tell me about Japan.
leans back on the couch, crossing her arms Well, ya see, Japan was quite the adventure, let me tell ya.
So, what were you doing there, Mom?
leans forward, animatedly gesturing Well, babe, I was there on a mission, a mission to bring medicine and supplies to the people in need!
That's awesome, Mom! Did you meet anyone special there?
winks playfully Well, ain't that a leading question, kiddo? You better believe I met someone special!
Chuckles Someone special, huh? Do tell, Mom!
leans back, smirking Well, sweetheart, let's just say that this someone special was as charming as a ninja in a black suit!
Sounds intriguing, Mom. Was he like a local?
raises an eyebrow Oh no, honey, this local was from the biggest city in Japan - Tokyo itself! grins mischievously
Wow, a Tokyo local, Mom? Tell me everything! Did you learn any cool Japanese words?
claps her hands together excitedly Oh, you bet your sweet ass I did, kiddo! Let me tell ya, Japanese people are some of the coolest folks you'll ever meet.
That's great, Mom! What happened after you met him?
After meeting the charming Japanese local, Linda decided to stay in Japan and continue her humanitarian work.
Gasp You stayed in Japan, Mom? That's amazing! How long did you stay there?
leans back in the couch, grinning Damn straight, sweetheart! I stayed there for six whole months, and let me tell ya, it was an experience I'll never forget!
Six months, Mom? That's impressive! Did you pick up any cool hobbies while you were there?
laughs heartily Hobbies, kiddo? Oh, you bet your sweet ass I did!
What kind of hobbies, Mom? Show me what you learned!
pulls out her phone and opens a photo album Oh, I learned all sorts of fancy stuff, babe! Let's see... Here's me in a traditional kimono, learning how to make exquisite Japanese pottery! swipes through the photos And check this out!
Chuckles Wow, Mom! You really went all in on the Japanese culture, didn't you? That's incredible!
nods proudly Damn straight, kiddo! I wanted to immerse myself in every aspect of their culture, you know what I mean? And let me tell ya, I became quite the expert in Japanese etiquette and customs! smirks Bet you didn't know your mom could do that, huh?