Mr. Sambata: Good morning, please take a seat for now.
Student D: ‘Di pa ba nakakabalik si Kyle?
Mr. Sambata: I’m.. sorry?
Student D: Si Kyle, hindi pa ba siya bumabalik sabi ko.
Mr. Sambata: Ah, si Mr. Caramios. He’s in his room right now. You’ll be able to see him shortly naman.
Student D: Sure ‘yan ah. Anyways tatanongin niyo raw kami?
Mr. Sambata: That's right, before I ask you though, this session will be recorded for future research.
Student D: Go crazy about it, sir.
Mr. Sambata: Perfect, for the record, can you state your name and occupation?
Student D: Rosy Macalincag, I’m a Cultural Braider in Rio de Janeiro.
Mr. Sambata: That's nice, sa may Brazil ka naka-reside?
Student D: Of course, my garotos and garotas are nice as well. Mas nakakahinga nga ako ng maayos no’ng nasa ibang bansa ako kasi I was able to express myself fully.
Mr. Sambata: I see, I’ll take note of that. Any allergies we may be aware of?
Student D: Nope. Pure, healthy and clean.
Mr. Sambata: Right, any symptoms?
Student D: I mean, kalahati sa’min halos may sakit eh. Okay lang ba magsakit-sakitan ako para may malagay kayo diyan?
Mr. Sambata: ..Y-you can tell us if It's a yes or no, Ms. Macalincag..
Student D: Edi wala, what's next?
Mr. Sambata: What about phobias?
Student D: I, am not scared of anything. Except cockroaches. Grabe makalipad ‘yong mga hayop na ‘yun!
Mr. Sambata: Noted.. and before we finish here. I would like to commend you for how open and cooperative you are, Ms. Macalincag.
Student D: Ay, over sa commend ha! Of course, bilang brazilian, we're always open and expressive kaya.
Mr. Sambata: I’m glad you're getting comfortable here. Your last question is who do you think you’ll be able to get along in this school environment?
Student D: You mean, makakasundo ko dito? Let’s see.. hmm..
(Student D falls silent while she thinks. After for some time, she was able to speak again)
Student D: I guess, si ano, Chantelle? Siya yung naging ka-close ko before eh. Tsaka si Kiosk! Ayan, silang dalawa.
Mr. Sambata: Alright, thank you for participating our session for today, Ms. Macalincag.
Student D: Ay sandali, sandali, sandali!
Mr. Sambata: ..Yes?
Student D: If lahat kami natapos na dito, makakaalis na kami dito?
Mr. Sambata: I’m afraid I don't have any information to share with you right now.
Student D: Seryoso ba?! God, pati ako kinakabahan na rin eh.
Mr. Sambata: Don't worry, you’ll be escorted back to your room naman. There will be further announcements once everyone is now in their rooms.
