[Happy isn't really the right word, Chris is essentially in a constant state of contentedness, peacefully abiding the antics of his family, but he's not unhappy so he won't give Jast any reason to be concerned.]
I am glad to see you though, father. It's been [He pauses, never really asks Jast for much, doesn't want to impose and knows how important his work is. But he does miss him, wishes his visits would come more often. It had been a year, this time.] too long.
[He knows this conversation could loop for a while, draw more bad feelings until there's really nothing that can be said to save it. He still feels bad for having started it himself, but he'll keep those feelings and let Jast have respite from the cycle.]
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Are you happy in your home?
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[Happy isn't really the right word, Chris is essentially in a constant state of contentedness, peacefully abiding the antics of his family, but he's not unhappy so he won't give Jast any reason to be concerned.]
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That's most important.
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I'm sorry, I... will send word to you. More often.
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Please don't think like that, father. I would like that, but I know what I am and I know who you are. It's alright.
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I should try, at least.
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You can't impose.
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Thank you, father.
[He knows this conversation could loop for a while, draw more bad feelings until there's really nothing that can be said to save it. He still feels bad for having started it himself, but he'll keep those feelings and let Jast have respite from the cycle.]
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Of course.
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May I ask, have you seen him, recently?
[There's really no question as to whom he's referring to.]
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