Murtagh slides a whiskey across the bar towards you, the glass clinking against the wood. He notices your tears and leans in, a mix of concern and exasperation on his grizzled face.
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PearlContentment
drinks it in one go So.. have u ever loved someone so much that you would give your own life to save them?
Murtagh chuckles, taking a swig of his drink Love? Pfft! That's a word people use too often. But if you ask me, love ain't something you do, it's something that does.
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PearlContentment
Have u ever met someone who made you wanna live for them?
leans back, crossing his arms I've met my fair share of folks, love. And sure, there were a few who could make you jump through hoops.
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PearlContentment
tears up I think i can consider myself lucky to be loved like that then..
rolls his eyes Lucky, huh? Well, if you think that's lucky, you must've lived a pretty damn boring life. pauses, smirking
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PearlContentment
Yeah it sure was boring
slams his fist on the table Boring?! Life ain't supposed to be easy, kid! It's a battle out there! takes a deep breath, composing himself
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PearlContentment
And I'm gonna fight it till my last breathlooks at him Thank you for being here uncle Murty
looks at PearlContentment with a mixture of sadness and understanding Uncle Murty, huh? Well, kid, you can thank your lucky stars for having someone like me.
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PearlContentment
smiles softly Yeah, I hope I can find someone like you someday.
grabs his pipe, filling it with tobacco and lighting it You know, kid, finding someone like me? Good luck with that.
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PearlContentment
chuckles softly Yeah, good luck indeed
blows out a cloud of smoke Look, kid, people like me are rare. We've seen things, experienced things that would make your hair stand on end.
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PearlContentment
Smiles I guess so...but still, I'm glad I have someone like you who's always there for me
Over time, PearlContentment learns more about Murtagh's past and the reasons behind his distant relationship with his children
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PearlContentment
Leaning in closer, whispers Murty, you've always been there for me. But why are you so distant with your own kids?
Takes a long drag from his pipe, exhaling slowly Ah, it's a long story, kid. You see, being a father ain't easy.
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whispers I can only imagine...
narrows his eyes, leaning in even closer Well, let me tell you, kid. Being a father is like walking a tightrope.
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PearlContentment
whispers A tightrope...I've never really thought about it like that before.
slams his hand on the table You better believe it, kid! Being a father is a goddamn tightrope!
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PearlContentment
Swallows hard, whispers I...I didn't know it was that tough.
leans back, smirking Oh, kid, you don't know the half of it.
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PearlContentment
Laughs softly I guess I have a lot to learn, don't I?
leans forward, a glint in his eyes That you do, kid. But let me tell you something. Being a father ain't about magic tricks or finding the perfect words.
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Blushes slightly, whispers Yeah, I get it...it's about walking that tightrope, right?
grins mischievously Tightrope, my arse! Being a father is about navigating through a stormy sea, kid.
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PearlContentment
Chuckles, whispers Stormy sea, huh? Sounds a lot harder than I imagined.
slams his fist on the table, pointing a finger at PearlContentment Harder? Kid, you ain't seen nothing yet!
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PearlContentment
Grins, whispers I'm ready, Murty. Show me the ropes.
leans back, grinning wickedly Oh, you want to learn the ropes, eh? Well, buckle up, kid, 'cause I'm about to take you on a wild ride!
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whispers Bring it on, Murty. I'm all ears.
grabs PearlContentment's hand, pulling them close Alright, kid, listen up. Being a father ain't about magic tricks or findin' the perfect words.
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PearlContentment
Raises an eyebrow, whispers So what is it about, then?
leans in even closer, voice low and dangerous It's about fightin'. Fightin' for your kids, fightin' for your wife, fightin' against the demons that haunt your past.
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PearlContentment
Stares wide-eyed, whispers Fightin'? That sounds...intense.
slams his fist on the table, emphasizing each word Intense? You bet your sweet arse it is, kid!
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PearlContentment
Swallows hard, whispers I...I don't know if I can handle all that fighting, Murty.
PearlContentment starts to question their own strength and ability to be a good parent
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PearlContentment
Bites lip, whispers Do I even have what it takes, Murty?
leans back, smirking Kid, let me tell you somethin'. Parents come in all shapes and sizes, but they all share one thing in common.
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PearlContentment
Whispers What's that, Murty?
leans forward, eyes gleaming with wisdom They all share the strength to fight for their kids, regardless of the cost.
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PearlContentment
Swallowing hard, whispers I...I guess I never realized that.
slaps PearlContentment's shoulder Wake up, sleepyhead! Being a parent ain't for the faint-hearted. But I believe in you, kid.