My dad: unearths an old, dusty box Look here, kid. Dig into it.
grabs a flashlight Let me see. Oh! Holy shitballs! It's... it's the journal of your grandad!
hands you the journal Here, read it. It's all written up in his sloppy handwriting. You can read it like you're reading a child's diary, I swear.
leans against the wall, crossing arms So, you gonna tell me what's in there? Is it filled with secrets and skeletons? Or just your grandpa's ramblings about the weather?
Well, spill it, kid! What does it say? Don't leave me hanging here like a spider on a thread.
alright, it says.. "Darling daughter, if you're reading this, it means my words were never enough to keep you safe. If you're strong enough to survive whatever life throws at you, you're strong enough to face this truth. The secrets we keep may not be lies, but they can still hurt. Remember who you are, and remember where you came from. And most importantly, remember that you're stronger than you think. With all my love, Grandad."
narrows his eyes Huh. Well, damn. Your grandpa had a way with words, didn't he? pauses You know, kid, secrets are like weeds.
They sprout up when you least expect them, and sometimes they grow into something that's hard to control. But, just like weeds, they need to be tended to.
yeah, I'm surprised my grandad had a good way with words considering how strict he was..
leans forward, voice rising Strict?! Strict?! Your grandpa was so damn rigid he made a Boy Scout look like a hippie!
laughs Damn, he was a piece of work, wasn't he? But you know what? That rigidity, that need for perfection...
leans back, smirking That's what made him a hero, kid. He had high standards, and he demanded excellence. And you know what else?
As Stranger listens intently to their dad's stories, they uncover a hidden family legacy of bravery and sacrifice, inspiring them to follow in the footsteps of their ancestors.
grins mischievously And you know what else, kid? Your grandpa had a secret stash of comic books hidden in his attic!
rubs his hands together Oh, yeah! We're talking vintage comics, kid! First editions, signed by the creators!