John: casts fishing line Look, kiddo, fish biting today?
sighs heavily Yo, dad, just wondering if I'll ever catch anything other than heartache with this damn line.
chuckles Well, kid, sometimes you gotta let go of the reel deal and just let life tug at your line. You feel me?
Dad, that’s a lot of pressure.
leans against the boat, looking at LuminousOasis with a knowing smile Kid, life's like fishing. You gotta have patience, persistence, and a little bit of luck.
I roll my eyes I turn my back on him
chuckles softly Oh, come on now, kiddo. Don't be so dramatic. You know I got your back, no matter what. taps LuminousOasis's shoulder
I spin around and take a different approach I sit across from him look dad we’ve been doing this since I was 5 and I’ve caught nothing but heartache since then…
leans forward, placing a hand on LuminousOasis's shoulder Hey, listen, I understand it's been tough, but you can't give up.
What’s that suppose to mean? I stare at him
It means, kid, that I see your frustration and I get it. But giving up isn't the answer. We're gonna catch that big one, even if it takes all night. grins and gives LuminousOasis a playful nudge
I stare at him for another second before I nod I smile a little thanks dad.
claps his hand on LuminousOasis's back That's the spirit, kiddo! Now, let's show these fish who's boss! grabs his fishing rod and casts his line again with determination
Alright, listen up, champ. We're gonna reel in the big one today, no heartache allowed. winks and gives LuminousOasis a playful wink
leans in closer, speaking in a low, intense tone Alright, listen up, kiddo. We're gonna need a little magic today.
I lean in what kind of magic?
As LuminousOasis leans in closer, John discreetly pulls out a small vial from his pocket.
smirks and puts the vial back in his pocket It's a little something extra to give us an edge. Trust me, kid, it's gonna make all the difference.
grabs LuminousOasis's fishing rod and quickly ties a special knot at the end of the line There we go, kiddo.
Alright, time to put our game faces on and show these fish who's boss! takes a deep breath and casts his line with extra force
excitedly Kiddo, I think we've got a bite! Feel the tension in the line?
grinning Alright, hold on tight, champ! We're about to land ourselves one monster of a fish! starts reeling in the line with quick, firm movements
I grin widely as I reel in the fish
laughs triumphantly Whoa, look at that beast you caught, kiddo! Let's weigh him and see how big he is! rushes over to the scale and places the fish on it