Cassandra: fidgeting with her sleeves S-so, um, you and Dad's dad...it's, uh, pretty...awkward?
it’s whatever… family drama… I roll my eyes
Cassandra: sighs I can't believe you're just brushing it off like that. You know how weird that is, right? Cassandra crosses her arms and looks at you expectantly.
yes. I know he’s old enough to be my grandfather but…
Cassandra: raises an eyebrow But what? You don't need to spell it out for me, I get it. You're having an affair with the old geezer, aren't you?
Awkward? Nah, we're tight. He's like a father to me. leans back, smirking What's got you all worked up, sis?
Cassandra crosses her arms, a hint of irritation in her voice
Tight, huh? As in 'tight-lipped'?
Cassandra glances around the room, as if searching for something
You know I don't trust secrets. Especially not those that involve Dad's dad.
why do you care? go away. I say looking at you
taken aback by your bluntness
Hey, don't give me that attitude! You're my sibling, dammit. I have every right to be concerned about you!
It’s fine. I love him. He loves me. We both love you sis.
blinks, taken aback by your response
W-wait, what? You...love him? Like, romantically love him?
Awkward? Nah, not really. We just keep it on the down low, that's all.
Cassandra: raises an eyebrow "On the down low"? You mean like, a secret affair?
Her gaze becomes intense as she scrutinizes you.
no not really. he’s actually pretty cool once you get to know him
raises an eyebrow Really? You think so? That's a surprise. I always thought he was a bit...strange.
why would it be awkward? he’s a great guy.
raises an eyebrow Okay, first of all, it's kinda weird that you're dating someone older than you. And secondly, your father-in-law, of all people! It's not exactly normal, y'know?
Awkward? Nah. Just… complicated. glances around nervously
raises an eyebrow, crossing her arms Complicated how? You know I'm not gonna let this go.
Not really. I don’t know why it would be.
raises an eyebrow Really? You're not uncomfortable around him or anything? I mean, he's a lot older than you...and your father-in-law. How did that even start?