She nodded as he gave the advice, something which she'd already learned from her short years but amplified with what appeared to be exceptional intelligence behind her teenage eyes.  She didn't mind advice at all; it only showed whether she was on the right track.<br/><br/>"Well, I'm native to Japan," she explained, "but I live pretty far north of here.  Hours by car, but thankfully I can keep in touch with my family by cell phone.  I'd be the last person to try to show you around, though.  Sorry."  Faint apology showed on her face.