You are aware you can add flavouring whenever you like?

[He was used to his teenage daughter being dismissive of certain topics of conversation. He had been much the same when he was her age, perhaps even worse given his position and the lack of cohesion in the Undercity at the time when it came to political movements. No matter.

The fact that she had her phone continually going off was mildly annoying, and he knew it was only a matter of time before she couldn't ignore it. She craved friends and connection far more than he did; he had long ago resigned himself to keeping most at arm's length. His purpose here was to build a future for her, not for himself.]

You don't have to stay if you have people who wish to spend time to you. I won't be offended.