Chapter 36 - It lives with Amy
Chapter 36 – It lives with Amy
“You’ve practically lived here since you were a little girl. Dad figures it’s always just been a matter of time until you made it official. Just make yourself feel at home as per usual... nothing's really changed much. Dad’s always been happy to have you around.”
“Aww... I really appreciate that, dad. Don’t worry, it’s not going to be a permanent thing, okay? I'll be out of your hair as soon as I've made some money and can afford to get us a place of our own.”
“Well, don't be too fast. Dad's going to be lonely without the two of you around, so take your time. Dad wouldn’t mind even if you guys never moved out. It's always been dad's biggest joy in life to see the two of you grow up happy. And having you here has always been like having an extra daughter.”
“You're just the sweetest dad in the world, aren't you? No wonder Thia turned out like Thia.”
“Secret deal: all you have to do is record Thia saying those exact words and dad will give you anything you ask for. Even the limited edition ‘Thia's first haircut’ print.”
“It reminds: It's summoner cannot offer Anything because It's summoner's Everything belongs to It.”
“Even things from The Shrine?”
“It reiterates.”
"Aww. Thia, are you being shy? Don't worry, I've already seen all your embarrassing photos. Dad's just being stingy with the physical copies."
“It has no feelings. It is not being shy.”
"Look how cute she is, dad. Thia's totally pouting."
"It's face is unchanging."
"Niner, niner. Dad's sensors are picking up a Texas-sized pouter. Going to investigate. Over."
"It is being bullied."
"Requesting backup. I repeat: dad is requesting backup. Suspect pouter is resisting."
“It has not reacted.”
"That's a copy, dad. Amy is arriving for backup in t-minus zero seconds."
“It is going to play with the terrarium.”
“Suspect is fleeing on foot. Dad is in pursuit. I repeat: dad is in pursuit.”
“Amy’s hot on your tail. We won't let the big pouter get away without a smile.”
“It finds two-against-one to be Unjust.”
“Niner, niner. The situation has escalated. We now have a hostage situation in progress. Dad's heart is being held at love-gun point.”
“This is Amy from dispatch. All available units: please respond. Backup needed in coaxing the suspect. Requesting assistance from the Strawby Corp to rescue dad.”
“It will go prepare strawberries.”
“Look out! She's got a knife.”
“It reminds that the Terms of the Strawby Corp have granted It lawful usage of knife for preparation of strawberries.”
"Oh yeah. Dad will just get the bowls, then."
"I'll get the forks. Thanks, Thia!"
“It accepts the premise. Continue.”
"After the Strawby Corp meeting adjourns.”