[She doesn't know offices, and, well... her father didn't necessarily share her interests, but he did constantly have her back, doing anything in his power to protect her.
Another squeeze, thumb running along his in what she hopes is a comforting motion.]
I... don't really know what counts as boring in this world. [She understands broader concepts of things, but a lot of the aspects of daily life for the rest of humanity? The closest she'll get to that is through books or television, if it's something she can bear to watch.]
It sounds like you still have good memories, though.
So did my parents. ...Then again, I got in trouble a lot.
[Of the 'under threat of elimination' type.]
But... Even at your age, I was trying to get some space from my parents. When I was deciding where to work as an adult, I made my choice partially based on which place meant I wouldn't have to be under them anymore.
So... either at that age, or even now, I think it's normal if you didn't want to do everything with your family all the time.
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Just like... how it's normal to miss them when it turns out that means you don't get to see them, too.
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Another squeeze, thumb running along his in what she hopes is a comforting motion.]
I... don't really know what counts as boring in this world. [She understands broader concepts of things, but a lot of the aspects of daily life for the rest of humanity? The closest she'll get to that is through books or television, if it's something she can bear to watch.]
It sounds like you still have good memories, though.
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...I hope that he wouldn't be disappointed in me, if he saw me now.
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[Of the 'under threat of elimination' type.]
But... Even at your age, I was trying to get some space from my parents. When I was deciding where to work as an adult, I made my choice partially based on which place meant I wouldn't have to be under them anymore.
So... either at that age, or even now, I think it's normal if you didn't want to do everything with your family all the time.
[...]
Just like... how it's normal to miss them when it turns out that means you don't get to see them, too.