Day 29, audio, open

[runs_on_batteries]

[He knows he promised to leave her alone. He'd been trying his hardest to do that too. However, he hadn't seen her in two days. He had a bad feeling in his stomach, so.. he was breaking his promise, which sucked. The worry was obvious in his tone along with the guilt of knowing he was crossing lines.

But, he was a dad. He might not be her dad, but it was a dad thing. He had to.]

Buttercup, if you're hiding from me, fine. Just.. let someone know to tell me you're okay?

Has anyone seen her? I don't need to know anything other than that. Just, as long as she's safe and someone has seen her.

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[runs_on_batteries]

Why's that?

[His tone was curious, not questioning her judgment on that. As he thought about it though, he could possibly see some connections. Neither of them were experiencing what might be considered a 'normal' childhood and both were being groomed to be weapons.]

[pleple]

You know that she's... been raised in a certain way.

[ To kill. ]

We're alike. Both weapons. Around the same age.

[runs_on_batteries]

[Ugh, it was that reason. It was hard hearing it, even if he'd already guessed the truth.]

I'll be sure to let you know as soon as I figure something out. You both are important to me.

[pleple]

[ All his feeling bad doesn't change much, alas. ]

...I don't need it... but thanks regardless.

[ An eyebrow is raised. ]

You seem to become attached to vulnerable children quickly.

[runs_on_batteries]

[She doesn't know that she needs it!

He shrugs.]

I'm a dad. I think it's genetic programming I've yet to find a cure for.

[pleple]

I'll accept that explanation.

[ She wants to pretend she doesn't need it, anyways. ]

[runs_on_batteries]

[He'll let her. He doesn't need her approval to be protective of her.]

See you around, kid.