Jacob
Nagiha let out a relaxed chuckle at Hikari's lamenting over a lack of funds, while waving a hand to dismiss her worries. "Don't worry 'bout it. I remember what it was like to be a broke Genin myself. 'Specially when I was too proud to ask my Gramps for money," The Sabaku girl would insist, stepping up to the countertop and taking a seat. When their orders were taken, Nagiha would pay for it all, insisting that the Frontier Patrol paid well enough.

"So, money aside, how've things been goin'? Hope ya been makin' the most of it, bein' a Genin ain't gonna last forever."
Michael
Still blushing a light red at her own embarrassment, Hikari placed her order alongside Nagiha — and then she relaxed, now that the money talk was over, slumping slightly in her seat. If there was a back to the chair, Hikari would be fully leaning against it.

"Things've been goin' great!" Hikari chirped, her blush gradually fading at the topic change. "I've met so many other genin — lots more friends now than when I was in the 'cademy, though any number of friends is more than zero — and they're all super friendly! Well, mostly. Some of 'em are a bit stuffier than others! Like Hisayo! She's nice, but she's pretty winded-up. Wound-up? I dunno which one it is. But, uhm, it's mostly good!"

The Uzumaki nodded at her own words, as though manually affirming what she'd said, before a question occurred to her.

"Uhm, this might sound really, really dumb," Hikari started, her blush beginning to return, "But, er... How do you get promoted? It was probably taught in the academy but payin' attention there was super difficult and, er... Yeah. Eheh..."
Jacob
"Hisayo? The Senju, big ol' burn scar on her face?" Nagiha would perk up at the mention of a somewhat familiar name. It was good to hear she was still alive and kicking, but the mention of her did have Nagiha reminiscing about the time they'd first met... "Y'know, I was part o' the mission where she got that scar. Even got some o' my own for my troubles..." The Sabaku girl would say, kneeling down towards the shinguards that were part of her usual shinobi attire. She loosened one, moving it just enough to make the scarred flesh on her leg visible before she tightened it again.

"What a shitshow that was... But good to hear she's still doin' well. And that ya got some friends. Dunno what I'd do without my own team," Nagiha would say with a warm and confident grin. Between her old mentors, her usual team for missions, and her patrol partner, she was glad herself to have so many allies right now. 

As for Hikari's other question, Nagiha would chuckle lightly at her mention of not paying attention. "Hah, don't worry 'bout that. If it weren't Ninjutsu or History, I didn't pay a whole lotta attention in the Academy neither. As for becomin' a Chunin, you'll get the chance when the next Founders Tournament rolls around," This too was bringing back memories and smiles, as Nagiha went on to explain further.

"It'll have two parts, one where ya gotta do some kinda task against a Chunin alongside another Genin teammate, and another classic tourney. Dependin' on how well ya show off, you'll get offers from the 3 Branches..." Her grin only widened. "Don't worry about failin' the tests themselves. It's more about if ya make an impression..." With a look of pure pride, Nagiha gestured to herself with her thumb.

"I failed the first part o' my test, and lost my only two fights in the tourney... And I *Still* Got two offers. Worry more about showin' off than winnin'."