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[ideallyinvested]

My daughter -- married. Who should have thought?

I may be known as a man of many words, but what can a father truly say in this situation.

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[napoleonical]

Let's start with 'congratulations'.

[ideallyinvested]

Of course, of course.

And you can continue with 'thank you, sir'.

[napoleonical]

Hypothetically.

We're not so formal, Philippe.

[ideallyinvested]

Ah, Jean Louis - when it comes to Mireille, such details are of the essence.

[napoleonical]

Are they? How so?

[ideallyinvested]

If you haven't learned already, I certainly shan't spoil the learning process for you.

[napoleonical]

So long as you're amused - and she is happy.

[ideallyinvested]

I must say, Jean Louis - I have never seen her this happy before, I believe.

[napoleonical]

I expect she's needed the time. Getting her priorities sorted out properly...

[ideallyinvested]

And we are, naturally, all relieved that she has chosen to keep the child.

[napoleonical]

... naturally.

[ideallyinvested]

No need to worry, no need to worry. Fatherhood will suit you. It will make you grow.

[napoleonical]

Well. You're the expert, of course.

[Smile.]

Has she said anything yet about coming back to us? Leave the AC to that snotty whelp of hers...

[ideallyinvested]

I fear we've lost her to the currents.

[napoleonical]

It's no good. If they keep going like this, we'll drive them into the ground eventually.

[ideallyinvested]

And if it plays out as you say, she'll learn from that as well.

[napoleonical]

I'd like to spare her the humiliation.

[ideallyinvested]

My little girl doesn't need a knight in shining armour. She needs a man who embraces her.

[napoleonical]

And here I thought you didn't want to spoil the learning process for me.

[ideallyinvested]

You are right. I got a little carried away. She is my daughter, after all.

[napoleonical]

And my wife. Two very distinct roles with distinct requirements.

Don't worry, Philippe. I'll take care of her.

[ideallyinvested]

I trust that you will.