It's a natural thing to ask. I'd rather people actively want to know about the stuff that could bite them in the ass later anyway.
[ He pauses at the question, though, absolutely trapped into giving an answer that just makes things awkward. The picture has functioned as a clue instead of a sentimental object for so long that sometimes he forgets he has to say, yeah, my Dad is super dead but please don't make it into a whole thing. ]
No, it's not me. It's my Dad. It's okay, all of what went down happened a long time ago. I'm just trying to make sure it doesn't happen again, you know?
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[ He pauses at the question, though, absolutely trapped into giving an answer that just makes things awkward. The picture has functioned as a clue instead of a sentimental object for so long that sometimes he forgets he has to say, yeah, my Dad is super dead but please don't make it into a whole thing. ]
No, it's not me. It's my Dad. It's okay, all of what went down happened a long time ago. I'm just trying to make sure it doesn't happen again, you know?