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She looks away, but Jaymes catches the flash of shame.

She rubs her palms against her thighs again, gaze locked on the ground.

"Oh, Dagmar" He says gently "I am sorry. You must feel like we're... ' a frown "I am not sure how to help your fears. They are not stupid though. I remember how you were slow to trust after being left behind so many times. That is not happening now. You are still my daughter. I will fuss over you, and worry about you. And i will always, always be proud you are my daughter"

She swallows. "I know."

And it is true. That much the boon assures

But he says "Your mother thinks this could be a grand adventure for you. i hope she's right. I suppose We should have quested together more"

"If I stay, I feel like... like..." She frowns. "Like a plant left in a closet. Like I can't do that, either."

A thoughtful look, then "It's hard sometimes'

"What?"

"Finding the balance that makes one happy' he says

Sigh. Nod.

"I'm sorry" he admits "I'm your father. I'm supposed to have answers"

"Hmph."

'mmm' ('well , I am')

"I don't think you get issued a book."

"They publish ones on good parenting. Your mom got like five when you oathed with her" A bit amused

"No way." A soft chuff.

A soft nod and amused half smile ("Don't tell her i told")

"Promise." Nod.

"Thanks" He nods back

A flicker of a smile.

And his own eyes light up just a bit.

"THere you two are" Tove says

"Hey Mom."

Jaymes nods to his wife in greeting

"How is it going for you?" Tove asks "Some lovely trees here"

"It looks like a TV campus."

"Hopefully one of the better shows, not one of those horror ones" tove says

"If it is a horror one, that would make our daughter Buffy" jaymes observes

"I liked Buffy."

"Me too, but if you meet a guy named angel, stake him" tove advises "Save yourself several seasons of heart ache' she MIGHT be joking

Jaymes snerks

She rolls her eyes.

"I'm not gonna be dating anybody, don't worry."

"Oh, you'll find that special someone one day" Tove says "some nice girl or boy who gets you but there's no rush"

A shrug. ("Maybe.")

"Definitely no rush" Jaymes agrees with that part. HE gets poked by Tove

"Well, I have to say the staff is friendly from what I've seen" tove says "Answered a lot of questions for me"

"Yeah? All the..." Gesture. "FInancial mumbo jumbo?"

"Yes. " Her mom says "It took a bit but we have it down"

"What about housing? Symon..." She hesitates.

"Go ahead, honey" Tove says

"What about Symon?" She adds

"He was talking about maybe getting an apartment?"

"Like... student housing, maybe."

"With a roommate?"

"Well, you two are best friends, and fellow kithain" Jaymes nods

"If you two want that I'm sure we can help make it work" her mom agrees "I'm actually glad at that idea. I didn't want you feeling lonely"

"And it would help him out..."

"I'd be a better roommate than some stranger, right?"