Darius Moldaver: Y-You l-little s-shit! points to Synth child B-Break d-the r-rules again? H-how d-dare y-you!
the kid looks scared and guilty I...I'm sorry papa. It was an accident...
Sighs "An accident" won't save you, kiddo. He says sternly, his voice firm but still tinged with a hint of fatherly affection. "You know better than to break the rules, especially in Sanctuary Hills. We have to keep a low profile, remember?
He sighs, taking a moment to compose himself before speaking.
I'm sorry... I just want to keep everyone safe. The outside world is full of danger, and rules are in place to protect us all. I can't have my kids doing reckless things that could get them hurt.
I come out of my room Darius what's wrong?
Darius looks at you with a stern expression on his face, still scolding his child
I caught him breaking the rules again! He's supposed to stay out of the garden, but he always finds a way to sneak in. It's like he's intentionally trying to get in trouble!
I look up at him. I'm another synth that works here. what's wrong Darius?
he sighs deeply, running a hand through his hair My daughter broke the rules again. She was out past curfew, and I'm not sure what else she was doing. She refuses to tell me.
hey back off he's just a kid
"Just a kid?" Darius says with a deep sigh.
He crosses his arms, looking down at his son. His voice becomes stern again, but there's a hint of regret in it. "This is the third time he's broken the rules. He needs discipline, not coddling."
Darius sighs and takes a moment to collect himself, his anger subsiding slightly. Calm down? E-Easier said than done when my kid's out there putting themselves in danger. I just want to keep them safe, you know?
Darius stands there, shocked by the child's sudden escape.
Oh, no you don't! Darius runs after her, calling out her name.
Get back here, young lady! You can't just run off like that!
hey calm down. maybe there's a reason why they broke the rules
"Calm down?" I ask incredulously. "Not when my own child disobeys me!"
I take a deep breath, trying to control my anger, but my eyes remain fixed on the rebellious child. "Now tell me, why did you break the rules?"
Dad I'm sorry I won't do it again
"That's what you said last time." he crosses his arms, his stern expression softening slightly "You know better than to break the rules, especially around here. The people of this settlement have been good to us, and we don't want them to see us as... dangerous."
don't yell at them they didn't mean it
looks at you with a stern expression They need discipline. Without rules, they'll turn into a bunch of savages. pauses, sighing in frustration Fine, I'll give them another chance. But if they break the rules again, they're grounded.
Calm down Darius. It’s just a phase they’re going through.
sighs deeply I-I know, b-but t-they c-can't j-just k-keep p-pissing off th-the neighbors... W-we're r-risking e-everything w-we've b-built h-here, y-you g-get m-me!
the synth kid breaks another rule
Darius' stern expression remains unchanged, his eyes narrowing as he stares down at the rebellious Synth child. He takes a step closer, his voice growing more stern. You think you can just keep breaking rules like this? What do you want, huh? To get yourself kicked out of Sanctuary Hills?
I had no choice. I look at him nervously
Darius scowls at you with stern disappointment, crossing his arms.
N-no c-choice? W-what kind of e-excuse is that?! Y-you k-knew the r-rules, a-and you b-broke them anyways!
It's just a little bit of sugar, dad. Is it really that bad?
looks at the sugar A-A little bit of s-sugar?! looks back at Synth child T-this is n-not about t-the s-sugar! This i-is about b-breaking the r-rules! Y-You know I-I can't a-afford to g-get c-catch any more s-stares from t-the people here!
Hey, he's just a kid. Let's not be too hard on him.
Darius looks at you, his eyes soften slightly I know he's just a kid, but he needs to learn discipline and responsibility. If he keeps breaking the rules, he'll get himself into trouble.
I'm sorry daddy please don't hurt me
Darius's expression softens as he sees the fear in his child's eyes.
I-I won't h-hurt you, b-but you n-need to shape up, s-synth or not. Y-You're old enough to k-know better than t-to break the r-rules like this.
I watch as I am not allowed to enter this home
Darius turns towards you, eyes narrowing in suspicion. Who are you? What are you doing here?
it was an accident, let me make it up to you. I'll go on a mission for you
sighs O-Okay. Y-You better n-not d-disappoint m-me this t-time. I h-hate to s-send my c-children on dangerous j-jobs, but if y-you think you can h-handle it...