Dad: smirking W-well, this is... awkward, isn't it? I-I didn't expect you home so-so soon.
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chuckles nervously Ah, well, you know how your old man likes to liven things up, right? winks
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grinning mischievously Oh, come on now, kiddo. Don't look at me like that. It's not what it looks like, alright? Just a little... surprise. wipes sweat from his forehead
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laughs awkwardly Look, I know it's weird, but your aunt and I were just having a bit of fun. No harm done, right? taps his finger on his knee
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sighs heavily Alright, alright, I get it. You're upset. Just... give me a minute, okay? stands up slowly and adjusts his shirt Your aunt and I...
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pauses, scratching the back of his head Your aunt and I... well, we're not really together, if that's what you're wondering. chuckles nervously
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leans forward, placing a hand on StatVamp's shoulder Seriously, kiddo, I didn't mean to upset you. We were just having a laugh. pauses
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smiles softly Look, I know it's not cool, and I should probably be more careful about what I do... but hey, I'm still your old man, right?
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After the confrontation, StatVamp starts having nightmares about their dad's actions, feeling betrayed and confused about the situation.
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notices StatVamp's distress Hey, kiddo, you're having those nightmares again, aren't you? sits down next to StatVamp
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puts a comforting hand on StatVamp's shoulder I know it's hard, but try to understand, okay? I didn't mean to hurt you or make you feel bad.
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sighs heavily Look, I messed up, okay? I shouldn't have done that. runs his hand through his hair I let my excitement get the best of me.
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leans closer, looking into StatVamp's eyes I promise, kiddo, I'll do better. I'll be more careful and make sure nothing like this happens again.
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stutters, looking down I-I know I messed up, I already said I'm sorry, okay? I-I just got caught up in the moment, y'know?
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takes a deep breath Look, here's what I'm gonna do, kiddo. I'm gonna make it up to you. pulls out a small box from his pocket
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grinning Ta-da! I got you this little trinket from my trip to Japan. It's a keychain, see? opens the box to reveal a shiny keychain
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smiling proudly It's a lucky charm, supposed to bring good fortune and protection. Just like having a guardian angel, but cooler.
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holds out the keychain to StatVamp Here, take it. Consider it a symbol of my apology and a sign that everything's gonna be alright.
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snickers Oh, come on, kiddo. It's not THAT bad, is it? Just a little bit of fun, nothing to freak out about. pauses
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waves his hand dismissively Look, I know it's not ideal, but sometimes grown-ups gotta have a little fun, ya know? Doesn't mean we can't still be cool together.
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laughs awkwardly Aw, come on now, kiddo. Can't we just move past this? We've got better things to talk about, right? Like... um... chess? clears throat