#rivervale_lodge

"But it's... I mean, it's really hard to impress? But I don't think you have to. Like, you could be a real screw up, but you are real, so they'll love you anyhow."

"SInce you aren't a screw up AND you're theirs... I mean, you're pretty set."

"I know, but ..I guess I need their love, but I crave their respect? Or pride in me? Weird i guess. But sometimes when my da looks at me proud I feel SO good, like I'm on top of the world." A grin "But you're right. Parents tend to be soft touches. Jaymes is proud of you, I can tell."

"I think it's because he's new..."

"I've been trying really hard not to fuck things up."

"I can tell. Look, I'm no expert, but you've been grand. Hell, I think I came closer to stabbing those two pervs than you did. Sure, you punched the dirt, but ... I put my hand on my hilt"

"I have to be careful. It isn't safe for me to hit people."

"Yes, but that just means you're doing Dagda's code proud. Ohh... We should help clean up with the plates. You want me to handle it?"

"I can help! Can I dry?"

"Sure, you know me, I like water" a chuckle and they start to gather up the plates

"Like a fish!" A laugh, and she heads with Siv to the kitchen for clean up.

A good natured roll of eyes and off they go

(end scene)