[ finally, he turns around, though he still remains stiff and somewhat awkward-looking. he had never been good at interacting with women, though something about this girl does remind him of his daughter, or at least what he hopes she would grow up to be. ]

It is true. At times, I am grateful my daughter is not yet awake. This world remains full of difficulty, and while I have no doubt things will be more stable, she is but eleven.