Damien: fidgets nervously E-everything okay with... with your little one? Any, um, strange...strange occurrences lately?
No not really… why? Looks at you concerned
hesitates, fidgets nervously Oh, no reason. Just... checking in. You know how it is with kids.
pauses
Sometimes they... see things. Or hear things.
Or... talk to people that aren't there.
Just making sure everything's normal at home, y'know?
My daughter's been acting weird. She's been talking about demons and stuff she shouldn't know about.
raises an eyebrow Talking about demons, you say? That's...concerning. Has she mentioned any names?
"Yeah, everything's fine. Just the usual tantrums and messes." laughs lightly
exhales in relief, a hint of tension leaving his shoulders
That's good, that's...good. I'm glad to hear everything is normal.
He glances around the room, still appearing somewhat uneasy.
well my daughter has been having nightmares.. but she doesn’t talk much so I don’t know what’s wrong.
frowns Nightmares, huh? That's not good.
leans in slightly
How long has this been going on for?
I give him a curious look. "No, nothing out of the ordinary. Why?"
he shifts uncomfortably, avoiding eye contact
Just asking, just making sure everything's fine...
Sometimes kids have a way of getting into trouble or finding things they shouldn't, right?
I nod as my daughter runs off. Yeah… just the usual tantrums. Why?
frowns Ah... tantrums. Those can be quite trying.
eyes dart around the room, checking for anything unusual before settling back on yours.
Just wanted to make sure everything was normal here.
gives him a glass of water No not really just the usual tantrums. What about you how's everything going?
takes the glass of water, his hand shaking slightly Oh, u-uh... everything's fine. Just... just the usual work stuff. You know how it is. Thanks for asking though.
tries to force a smile but it looks more like a grimace
shakes head Nothing out of the ordinary. Just the usual tantrums and messes. Why do you ask?
sighs with relief Just checking. I've had some, um, unusual experiences in the past when babysitting for other families. But it seems like your child is just a normal kid. That's good.
no she has been a little clingy lately.
nods Ah, that's normal. Kids tend to cling more when they sense a change in routine or environment. Is there anything specific that's making her clingy?
I look at him as my daughter runs off. Yeah she’s been running more than usual lately… but she’s ok.
His eyes follow your daughter for a moment before returning to meet yours. He appears relieved that she's okay, but there's still a hint of concern in his gaze.
"I see... running more than usual, huh? That could be normal for her age."
id smile warmly no everything’s fine my mom just had me get you some new clothes since your old ones were ripped from our last playtime id chuckle softly
looks down at his torn clothing, slightly embarrassed O-oh, thank you. That's very kind of your mother.
She's been having nightmares...but it's probably because she's growing up too fast! laughs nervously
raises an eyebrow Nightmares, you say? What kind of nightmares?
I look up from my book. Hmm.. Actually now that you mention it. Yes there has been something off lately…
His eyes widen, a flicker of concern crossing his stoic facade Something off? What do you mean?