<div class="floatleft">(https://storage.googleapis.com/pod_public/750/147860.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong><em>Mai Ishikawa (Naomi's mother)</em><br/><strong>Date | Location:</strong><em>Sunny Afternoon | Japan, Ishihawa Estate, The Garden</em><br/><strong>Wearing | Carrying:</strong><em>Light Kimono predominantly red sakura with white background and matching obi</em><br/><strong>Tagging:</strong><em>Evie Connors</em><br/><strong>Warning:</strong><em>Mention of domestic abuse</em><hr/><br/>Naomi looked at Evie curiously, especially her cybernetic arm. Hesitant at first she continued,<strong>"That good. Mom need caring. Did it hurt?"</strong>Mai covered her mouth with her hand as her pupils widened at her daughter's statement. The show of emotion from herself in front of Evie. It was but for a moment. She also kept her back to the hidden camera in the nursery. Years of being watched, her various peeks into the security room, and of course, her being a no stranger to technology gave her an intimate knowledge of the security system.<strong>"I am sure it did hurt Naomi. But it is not nice to make a comment such as that."</strong>She spoke to her daughter like she would an adult. Naomi looked at Evie and bowed,<strong>"Sorry Ebie"</strong>Evie could sense that she was still curious and wanted to know more.<br/><br/><strong>"Naomi, Chisato will come to look after you for a bit. I need to speak to Evie."</strong>Mai turned and looked at the camera.<strong> "Sato, please call Chisato, I need to speak to the new bodyguard about tomorrow's activities. We will be going to the Tokyo cultural center." </strong>She then gave her daughter a hug and Evie could see how much her daughter meant to her. Before she let her daughter go, she glanced her Evie, and for the first time her eyes softened for her love, but that was doubt and concern in her eyes. Then, just as quickly her mask returned. "<strong>Naomi, we will go to see the kimono exhibition you so enjoy tomorrow and the park."</strong>It did not take long for a woman in her 30s to walk in.<br/><br/><strong>"Chisato, this is Evie, the new bodyguard for Naomi. Look after Naomi for a bit. I have to discuss security arrangements with the new bodyguard."</strong>Mai's voice sounded measured and formal with Chisato, which spoke volumes to Evie. Chisato was someone that Mai did not trust and more than likely someone who reported to her husband. Giving Naomi another hug she stood up and continued.<strong>"Evie, if you would follow me. I will show you your room and we shall continue to talk while I draw a bath. There is much for you to know for you to do your job adequately"</strong>With that she left the nursery, expecting Evie to follow.<br/><br/>Mai continued down the corridor and gestured to an open door but at the same time subtly glanced at the camera looking down the corridor. "<strong>This is Naomi's bedroom."</strong>She then continued down the corridor and opened another.<strong>"This is yours. There is an ensuite attached. You will be stationed here in this wing, unlike the rest of the employees They are in the west wing, and we are in the east. You will have your meals with us. Most of the time you will be with us here in this wing. My room is down at the end. At times you would be required to work with Chisato who is the secondary carer for Naomi. This is especially the case when I have duties with my husband."</strong>As she showed Evie her room, she subtly glanced at a picture on the wall.<br/><br/><strong>"Come, we will continue this while I draw my bath. We shall continue the conversation."</strong>Mai opened the door at the end of the corridor and as usual, did not wait for Evie to follow. Her room was simple and minimalistic unlike most of the trappings of the big traditional-style house. There was a futon, a desk with a computer and 3 screens, a bedside table, and a decorative alcove with a matching Katana and Wakizashi. The house was built like a big square with a huge open-air courtyard in the middle. The east end was where they are, the west end was where the household staff is housed, and of course the security hub. The North end was where Hitoshi sleeps and holds "court: and the South end, was the entrance and "public" area.<br/><br/>This time Mai waited for Evie to walk in and made it a point to subtly glance at a beautifully framed ink painting of Mt Fuji as she headed over to a set of double doors and opened them. It was a huge walk-in wardrobe with both modern and traditional clothing. A dressing table is at the far end which also has an open double door that leads into a large ensuite.  As Evie walked in, she slide the double doors shut and locked them. She turned and rested her back against the door. She raised a finger to her lips and closed her eyes. Internally, she rang that bit of code into the backdoor of the security system, to check if there were any new "additions". Then as she opened her eyes, she looked at Evie. With her mask off, Evie could see a myriad of emotions in her face and body. Fear, doubt, sadness, worry, love, and anxiety.<br/><br/>Mai shook and clasped her hands as she pressed herself against the door and in a soft voice<strong>"BAKA! Whare you are doing here? You are supposed to be safe in America. Now you are here in grave danger for what? Leave now! Say you changed your mind...Go...I cannot lose...Go!!"</strong>Tears were forming in her eyes as she said those words. She did not know what to think or say. So many years had passed. At first, part of her wanted Evie to rescue her all those years before, but but...now, after all these years.....so much has changed. She was damaged goods, but at least she had one love in her life...well...maybe two....but....she forced herself to put the mask back on.<br/>