[ She laughs, not having expected such a nuanced and thoughtful answer. It warms something in her heart that at the same time feels like torture and twisting and pain.
As a result, her smile is strained. ] Different. That's... that's true. Do you go to school? One of my instructors said I'm supposed to wear shoes to class but - I don't know that I'm ready for shoes yet. Still, it's... it's exciting to think about wearing shoes.
[ And then, as if feeling her way to the edge of something vast and unknown, with daring: ]
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As a result, her smile is strained. ] Different. That's... that's true. Do you go to school? One of my instructors said I'm supposed to wear shoes to class but - I don't know that I'm ready for shoes yet. Still, it's... it's exciting to think about wearing shoes.
[ And then, as if feeling her way to the edge of something vast and unknown, with daring: ]
I've always been different, though. Even at home.