[His fingertips lightly caressed her head, and he understood her anxiety. It was... a big change for the both of them because she was right in that he didn't allow himself deep connection. He preferred his anger, his bitterness, and his ambition to ignore such potential relationships.
He dropped his arm to curl around her shoulders to pull her against his chest a little more.]
Perhaps it won't be permanent. Time will tell; I'm not... well, you know. Whatever this is doesn't happen to be my strength.
[He patted her shoulder lightly.]
You are my priority. You are my daughter, my only child. Nothing and no one will change that.
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Date: 2024-11-20 04:19 am (UTC)He dropped his arm to curl around her shoulders to pull her against his chest a little more.]
Perhaps it won't be permanent. Time will tell; I'm not... well, you know. Whatever this is doesn't happen to be my strength.
[He patted her shoulder lightly.]
You are my priority. You are my daughter, my only child. Nothing and no one will change that.