You and I have much in common, then. Though I wish it were not so, given the sorrowful nature of it.

[ she nods slowly. ]

At home I might only glimpse the outdoors from a window. This place has given me much freedom I had lacked. I thank you, sir.

[ she pauses, frowning. ] Do you not wish to do the same?

[ spend time with her mother. she is gauging him, carefully assessing to see whether he is simply attempting to replace her father or if he honestly cares for her mother. so far, he seems nice-enough. ]

I trust that you will do that whether it is now or later this day. But if you wish to stay a while, I do not mind.

[ especially since the goo is starting to harden and set into her hair and ew. having someone to watch her mother while she takes care of that in the shower would be great. ]