un: tigerpoet

[tigerpoet]

I think by an Earth calendar, today would be Father's Day.

To the other parents who are here... do you miss your children? Even if you wouldn't want them here.

I miss mine.

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text | un: phili

[clodpole]

I have none myself, but I know I miss my father dearly. I’m certain your children miss you, too.

If I may, what are their names?

[tigerpoet]

Takeshi and Noboru. It's been a long time since I was able to see them.

[clodpole]

What lovely names!

Is that on account of being here? Or was there something else troubling you at home?

[tigerpoet]

Well, I died about 70 years ago, so...

[clodpole]

[ Oh.

That hits Ophilia in the chest hard. She knows what it’s like to lose someone, but she doesn’t know what it’s like to be on the other end—to be the one lost. ]

I find myself in much the same situation as your children, then. My father passed not long before I woke up and found myself on one of the moons. He lives on in my heart, though, just as I’m sure you do in your children’s.

[tigerpoet]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[clodpole]

Goodness, no! You needn’t be. If anything, I should be the one to apologize.

Were you able to spend time with them before your departure?

[tigerpoet]

Not as much time as I would have wanted. Noboru was only two - I doubt he still remembers me.

[clodpole]

No child ever truly forgets their parents. And he’ll have stories from his brother to remind him of you, no doubt.

[tigerpoet]

You're right. Thank you for the reassurance.