Not that you could have known such a thing, Sarah, but I'd been keeping up with your aunt's work for a time before we ever met, interested as I am in scientific research on other planets. It's no wonder you turned out as you did, really, with her as your guardian.
We have talked about this, haven't we, Sarah? Your childhood is something I wouldn't have wished upon any creature, especially one so young, but I hope at least you understand how proud of you I am. I think your Earth cliches can often be rubbish formulated to allow others power and self-righteousness over the downtrodden, but it's clear that one in particular has been true for you: what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Is that how it goes? I'm awful at remembering such things.
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Date: 2007-07-25 06:19 pm (UTC)We have talked about this, haven't we, Sarah? Your childhood is something I wouldn't have wished upon any creature, especially one so young, but I hope at least you understand how proud of you I am. I think your Earth cliches can often be rubbish formulated to allow others power and self-righteousness over the downtrodden, but it's clear that one in particular has been true for you: what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Is that how it goes? I'm awful at remembering such things.