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Have you ever heard the proverb about how you grow a tree for only ten years, but you have to grow men over a hundred?

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I guess not then. In English it means that human progress is tied with education and that you have to nurture those skills and talents over time for the betterment of everyone. Which is why I've brought myself here.

There is a time to say goodbye to the military and lead a quieter life, like others I know. Because you can't stay in that kind of environment forever. I loved studying when I was in university and returning the favour is probably the best to do. Plus there will be new people to meet and new technologies to develop. It's a really conducive atmosphere to learning, collaboration - oh.

Really, there's nothing for me to lose. I like having the free time too. Makes it easier to catch up on reading.

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Wow, someone else who was on the military? You don't mind me askin', what did ya do?

I don't mind at all! I was mainly support, not really out on the battlefield. I'm not really made to be a soldier so I just helped out those who were on the front lines.

Oh, pardon me. My name is Mei Ling. How silly, I forgot to introduce myself.

Heheheh c'mon, support is support no matter what it is. I don't understand everythin' about the military, I'm just a boxer from the city; but I totally believe soldiers need all kinds of help from all kinds of places or they ain't gettin' nothin' done.

I'm Mac! Nice to meetcha, Mei Ling!

Heh, you're right on the money there Mac. They're capable of getting stuff done on their own but they're only human like the rest of us. Hence the reason we're needed too.

So are you studying here?

Yep! I'm gonna be a junior startin' next year! You're just in time for the prom!

Prom? What prom?

I think I may have missed it when I was in school, so I'm not quite sure what it is.

It's a big dance, pretty much. Lotta music, food, big night.

Parties are always fun. That sounds like a good night for all involved. I think I may be too old to go to a student party though.

Teachers can join too! I've seen 'em all over the place. No rules sayin' someone ain't allowed to come.

Oh, if teachers are allowed to come then I might as well try to make it over then.

You're very sweet for letting me know of this party. For that I'm grateful.

Shucks, ma'am. Think nothin' of it. I was just tryin' to help here is all.

[Don't buy it, he's a nice sucker.]

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