Yes ( her fingers fumble. paul and husband — tried and true. sir reminds her too vividly of army days, prostrating herself before authority figures. she chews on her blunt fingernails, closing her eyes against her own embarrassment, when she settles on: ) Daddy. I'll try not to be greedy.
( too soon, maybe, in the wake of the past week of her erratic behavior. but it's there in the ether now, alina tiptoeing curiously. )
Knowing you'll be there helps more than you know. I don't mind if it is too much. I'd rather be overwhelmed by a good memory than a poor one.
PS: I've heard it involves a lot of kneeling, begging for mercy, and a test to prove you're very, very sorry for your sins and serious about repenting.
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( too soon, maybe, in the wake of the past week of her erratic behavior. but it's there in the ether now, alina tiptoeing curiously. )
Knowing you'll be there helps more than you know. I don't mind if it is too much.
I'd rather be overwhelmed by a good memory than a poor one.
PS: I've heard it involves a lot of kneeling, begging for mercy, and a test to prove you're very, very sorry for your sins and serious about repenting.