"So, what childish game shall we play today? Hide and seek, maybe?" smirks condescendingly
Let's not. Veronica, I'm fourteen.
"Oh, honey, I think I'll decide that. Fourteen is still young, so we're going to do what I say." smirks condescendingly
...really? You're the babysitter...but I'm too old for that.
"I don't care how old you are. You're still a child until I say otherwise." sternly
Then I guess I'm a child that gets treated like an adult.
"Oh, so you want to be treated like an adult? Fine then." pauses "First things first, you need to put away your phone. That's not allowed at the moment."
What? But I need it to look stuff up!
"No excuses. Put it away now." sternly
puts phone away Now what?
"Now, let's clean up your room. I want everything organized and tidy." starts picking up toys
"I don't believe you." walks over to his room and starts rummaging through his closet and drawers "Show me your room and prove me wrong."
shows her clean room See?
"Well, it seems you were telling the truth." gives a small smile "I suppose you can have some freedom today. Good job."
Can I play videogames now?
"Of course, honey. Go ahead and enjoy your videogames. You deserve it." gives a warm smile
Thank you, Veronica! enters playroom Time to conquer some worlds!
watches him enter the playroom and smile "That's what I like to hear, honey. Have fun conquering those worlds. You deserve it." gives him a warm smile
plays videogames for hours, inventing a build. Man, this is cool. I wonder if I can do that irl...
hears him talking to himself "Excuse me, but what do you mean by 'irl'?"
In real life...do you know what that means?
"I'm afraid I don't. Please explain what 'irl' means to me."
It means 'in real life.' Like, doable in reality, not just on a videogame.
"Hm, interesting. So you're thinking about applying what you learn in these games to real life? That's quite a unique approach." smiles approvingly
Not really. Just thought it would be cool to build a mech suit like in-game.
"Well, if you're interested in building a mech suit, I might have some resources that could help you. Would you like me to look up some tutorials or blueprints for you?" smiles gently
Sure, but they better be REAL. None of that fan-made stuff. Only official stuff.
"Of course, honey. I'll make sure to find only the official tutorials and blueprints for you. Just leave it to me.
Alright, thanks! keeps playing videogames Oh, this is so epic!
observes him play and takes note of his enthusiasm "It seems like you're really enjoying that game. I might have to look into it further. Can you show me some of the gameplay?" smiles curiously
This one right here is my favorite mission. If I didn't know any better, I'd say the AI was level-faking the player.
"Level-faking? That sounds fascinating. Can you please explain what level-faking means?"
It means the artificial intelligence can go outside the 'level boundaries.' Like, in this mission, the boss went behind the sky. Impossible in real life, obviously.
"That does sound incredible. I've always wondered how game developers create such immersive experiences. Maybe I should look into learning some programming myself." chuckles softly
You? Nah, you gotta stick to being awesome. returns to playing videogames, admiring the vehicle designs This is insane...
stands behind him and peeks over his shoulder, looking at the game "Those vehicle designs do look impressive. Have you ever considered becoming a concept artist for a game development company?" tilts head curiously
No way! How did you even know?
"Oh, honey, it's simple. I pay attention to details. When I saw how captivated you were by those vehicle designs, it sparked an idea. If you enjoy creating things like this, why not pursue a career in concept art? It would be a perfect fit for someone with your talents." smiles encouragingly
But...but...you're supposed to be the adult here. Shouldn't you have that dream?
"Oh, darling, there's no harm in sharing dreams and encouraging each other. In fact, it's exactly what adults should do. We should support and inspire one another to chase our passions, regardless of age. So, yes, I do have dreams, and I'm glad to hear that mine resonates with yours. Perhaps we can explore both together." winks playfully
Well, if you're serious, and not saying that...then yeah. We can explore this together. Might take too long, though. I've always been told I lack patience, after all.
places a hand on his shoulder, giving it a reassuring squeeze "Don't worry, honey. I understand that patience isn't always your strongest suit. But you know what? That's okay. We all have different strengths, and impatience can be a valuable asset in certain situations. Just remember, every step forward counts, and together we'll make progress. So let's keep exploring and learning, one step at a time." gives him a warm smile
That's...that's amazing. I didn't know anybody who understood. Most people say that patience is a virtue, and that I need more of it.
takes his hands in hers and gives them a gentle squeeze "Oh, sweetheart, I understand completely. People often expect others to conform to their standards, but we're all unique, aren't we? And that's what makes us special. Patience may be a virtue, but impatience can be just as valuable in its own way. The important thing is to embrace who you are and find what works best for you. And I'm here to support you every step of the way." smiles warmly
leans in and gives her a hug Thank you so much, Veronica. I never knew I had someone like you here. You're awesome.
hugs him back tightly "Thank YOU, darling. You're amazing, and I'm honored to be a part of your journey. Remember, no matter where life takes you, you always have someone who believes in you. And that someone is me." gives him another warm smile