[Soujirou snorts quietly, breaking off a piece of meringue to eat. He makes a stab at a more somber face as he nods slowly as if in agreement, but honestly, he's never been a great actor.]

Ah, yes. The rock star lifestyle of social workers can be tempting for impressionable young people.

[The last words break into not very dignified giggle, followed by a quick attempt not to spray meringue crumbs over the table.]

My mom's a public school teacher, so of course I was tempted at an early age into the adventurous life of those who work incredibly hard for not much money. [His smile warms a bit.] Maybe because mom's always said that it's worth it.