Motoko shrugged slightly, her expression becoming more serious as she leaned in to speak.
"My father's health is not improving, no matter what medicines we give to him, no matter what doctors we bring to see him...I am not so sure what will happen, I may wind up becoming head of the family..."
She gave a nervous look to Ryuu, an awkward silence following for a few moments as she racked her brain looking for something else to talk about.
"Ah, I did meet with one of our...old friends, from the days of our fight against Tekagi. I was able to gain assurances of continued friendship from them as well, so at least there's that much."
She offered a weak smile, leaning back into her side of the booth.