[ It loosens something in her chest to see the way his body language relaxes a little, even if he is trying not to cry again. She knows by this point that people don't usually like to be watched when they're crying, boys especially, so she glances away until it sounds like he's done.
For his pride. It's a delicate thing sometimes, she's noticed, and she doesn't want to damage his. Not over something like this.
When he asks that question though... oh, child. They haven't told him anything, have they? Oh gosh. She appreciates it on the one hand, because it should be her choice to share, but gosh, trying to explain that to someone who can't sign yet...
Well. She doesn't have to explain everything. Or much at all, really. She wrinkles her nose a little. ]
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For his pride. It's a delicate thing sometimes, she's noticed, and she doesn't want to damage his. Not over something like this.
When he asks that question though... oh, child. They haven't told him anything, have they? Oh gosh. She appreciates it on the one hand, because it should be her choice to share, but gosh, trying to explain that to someone who can't sign yet...
Well. She doesn't have to explain everything. Or much at all, really. She wrinkles her nose a little. ]
Not good. My... father is not a... good man.