Oh. Well... [she averts her gaze, the first sign that this may not be the most comfortable topic to broach. she quickly recovers, although the smile she wears is noticeably subdued, perhaps painful] The Gramaryes are known for their grand illusions, you know... Sometimes, you disappear and you can't come back. ...But! [and just like that, the pain is gone, replaced by a clear sense of conviction] Daddy has been a great daddy! Maybe he's not always good at taking care of himself, but that's what I'm there for. We take care of each other!
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