#0006

[sudlichstekreuz]

I... do not understand what is happening. I have tried for the last three days to call my parents, but I get only the answering machine. I have left four messages. They have not called me back yet. I do not know if I should be worried or not. Normally we communicate through email, so it is possible they are not expecting a call and do not check

Comments

[kisarazua]

Do you have the number of any of your neighbors? Or you can look up online to see if something happened in your town. Perhaps a big block party or something and they've just been busy?

[sudlichstekreuz]

Ah, nein. They live out in the country, with no neighbors for several miles. It was considered best for us, considering what I can do. All contact with neighbors and relatives was kept to a minimum so I did not hurt them. I do not know what they are doing now.

[kisarazur]

Well, the winter break is coming soon. You can go and see. If you would prefer not to go alone, we can certainly find you a travel buddy or two. Whereabouts do your parents live? We've people from all over Japan here, I'm sure someone is going that way.

[sudlichstekreuz]

Ah... they, erm... They live in the southen part of the US.

[kantoku_is_boss]

Please do not hesitate to ask if there is anything we teachers can do to help.

I hope your parents are well.

[sudlichstekreuz]

Thank you, sensei. If there is anything, I will ask.

[omae_tsubusuyo]

Cellphones?

[sudlichstekreuz]

Nein, last I heard they still believed that those caused brain cancer and refused to get one.

[guardiankabaji]

Maybe...it's your phone? I...can loan you mine...

[sudlichstekreuz]

Danke, but my reception seems to be fine. I get the same answering machine, so I am reaching them. I just do not understand why they have not noticed the blinking light und called back.

[guardiankabaji]

I...see...well...if you...need anything..please...let me know...

[sudlichstekreuz]

Thank you. Perhaps you could visit with me? I would not mind a quiet cup of cocoa.

[iparhan]

How strange! Perhaps they had to go on an emergency trip. I do hope all is well.

[sudlichstekreuz]

I hope so. I am still unable to contact them.