Ψ four dreams Ψ

[hathborne]

It behooves a father to be blameless if he expects his child to be.

Such is life.

Claire, we are going shopping.

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[comfortablygray]

While it's nice to see you feeling better-

Some people will ask first, or they get the option taken away entirely. Or don't you remember our last conversation?

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[hathborne]

Yes, the headache is nearly faded away by now.

I can't make her do anything she doesn't want to, Noah, you know that. Asking would be a formality that would make her uncomfortable. Better than she refuses me directly and I save her the time.

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[comfortablygray]

Asking her would make her feel less threatened. Stop bothering her. She's had a rough week.

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[hathborne]

She'll live.

But you're right. She deserves that consideration. You'll have to forgive me, Noah, all of mine are boys. They take a different kind of parenting.

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[comfortablygray]

Not funny.

I've got a boy, myself.

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[hathborne]

And surely he takes a little cajooling to get into a boutique.

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[comfortablygray]

Not really.

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[hathborne]

Lucky you.