Clementine

[antaressnipe]

I have no reference for this game but I laughed anyway.

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[stillnot]

I do.

[ ... ]

I just want to go home. I just want to find a home for him. Somewhere safe.

[antaressnipe]

... Do you think you will be able to, once you return?

[stillnot]

I - hope so. I haven't really believed in the idea for so long.

But we did find this boarding school. Bunch of other kids. Makes me feel like maybe we can finally... Just stop. And rest. And he could just grow up and get to be a kid.

[antaressnipe]

[Smiling a little at that]

Children are the future, after all. If they have gathered somewhere, then yes, I do think there is hope for you and your son.

[stillnot]

[ she knows it doesn't hold that much weight from someone she barely knows. who doesn't know her world or the situation past what she's said.

but she still appreciates it, and smiles to herself at the idea. ]

... Do you ever get to see your kid?

[antaressnipe]

[...]


No.

He is dead.

[stillnot]

[ she winces... ]

Sorry.

... That's what scares me the most.

[antaressnipe]

That he might pass before you?

[That is truly a parent's fear, and even if he hadn't considered her to be a mother already, well... he certainly does now]

[stillnot]

Everyone else has. I want him to be the one who makes it.

But the things I have to teach him... Who he has to learn to be... It's like he's barely a kid at all.

[antaressnipe]

If I may know, how old is he?

[stillnot]

He's five.

[antaressnipe]

... Very young, then.

[Oh.]

Yes... I understand your concerns, then.

[stillnot]

... Yeah.

[ she doesn't know what else to say. and she feels bad talking about him when she just heard that his son has already passed. ]

[antaressnipe]

[he's quiet for a few moments on his end, thinking... He doesn't know enough about her world to offer guidance, is the problem, and asking questions seems rather evasive after a certain point.

But he will eventually, because -- yes, maybe admitting that his son is dead hurts a little, but he has had time to process that already. Many, many years]

I know there is not much I can do the help you, but please, if there are any skills you think he should know, that you might want help learning, I will do my best to assist.

-- Ah, and before I forget: your bow is done, too.

[stillnot]

... Thanks. For the offer and the bow.

I can't think of anything right now, but... I'll keep it in mind. You've already done a lot for me.

[ she hasn't gotten to talk about AJ that much, she made sure she's following the rules of this place, he's made her a bow... on top of all that, his offer seems above and beyond. ]

And I owe you one. So if you need anything from me, let me know.