[ When she heard the clatter, her first thought was that the boy was hurt. ]
Kitsunami!
[ As a result, she was ready to spring out of her chair, only... for that all to happen, instead. Her shoulders sink, and she holds up her hands, trying to set things right. ]
Whoa, whoa whoa! I wasn't saying anything about the two of you! It was about me and my kids! Trust me, I am the LAST person who should impart lessons on anyone!
Look, I'm not Surge's biggest fan [ shocking, truly ] but that doesn't mean I want to tear you two apart! Clearly you guys care about each other, and it'd take a real monster to try and pull you away. Just because I don't like someone doesn't mean I want something bad to happen to them, or that I want their family torn away.
[ And at this point, she has to assume they're family. Of sorts. Why else be this toxically co-dependent? ]
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Kitsunami!
[ As a result, she was ready to spring out of her chair, only... for that all to happen, instead. Her shoulders sink, and she holds up her hands, trying to set things right. ]
Whoa, whoa whoa! I wasn't saying anything about the two of you! It was about me and my kids! Trust me, I am the LAST person who should impart lessons on anyone!
Look, I'm not Surge's biggest fan [ shocking, truly ] but that doesn't mean I want to tear you two apart! Clearly you guys care about each other, and it'd take a real monster to try and pull you away. Just because I don't like someone doesn't mean I want something bad to happen to them, or that I want their family torn away.
[ And at this point, she has to assume they're family. Of sorts. Why else be this toxically co-dependent? ]