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She smiled, patient today. For Etienne she always had more, but sometimes her thoughts would become muddled, especially when asked about the past. This conversation was easier because, somehow, motherhood had written itself into her core.

Your mama could keep you all inside, safe with her, but that would make you all sad. Yes? Instead she lets you explore. We’ll give the lessons we can, but some you will learn for yourselves. And pain like a sting is pain that will go away and be easily forgotten. Rosalyn looked at him more directly. It wouldn’t be fair, to keep her from exploring, just to keep her safe. You should help her learn, but her lessons are never your fault. She wanted to be sure he knew this.

She did not want him to become overbearing, and more, she did not want him to bury himself in guilt for his sister’s actions.

She left the question about the shell unanswered for a moment, allowing him to digest the words and acknowledge them if he wished. She would continue after a moment’s pause.