"Well, take a look for yourself," she said.

Nicole nodded her head, and she raised an eyebrow in interest. "Impressive."

"Yes. Of course, if he wants to really build up his talent, he'd have to be apprenticed. I won't deny him his dream, but I also want to be by his side."

(I'm going to get off. Tomorrow I'll probably either be with friends or at the movies in the afternoon. So, I may not have much time for writing.)

Leonardo nodded his head. "I would like that very much."

(OK, that's quite fine. And Saturday I work 2:30-5:30 PM, after all. I've also got some things to work out at the same time, nothing important, but you know, something)

"Well, I'll find a way to be with you, even then."

(Sorry I haven't been on these last few days. Been busy with a bunch of other stuff.)

"I've no doubt of that," said Leonardo, smiling up at his mother widely.

(I figured as such. Is the work situation improving?)

She chuckled. "When you're eleven, I promise you'll be an apprentice."

(Somewhat. I've got some potential leads, but still nothing definite.)

Leonardo nodded his head at that, smiling widely.

(OK. In the meantime, what is your progress through AC?)

She chuckled and sniffed him. "Ewwww."

(I'm afraid I haven't watched much more in the last three days; I only just got through the Boston Tea Party. But Paul Revere's midnight ride is about to happen.)

"Sorry about that," he said with a chuckle.