Eclipse waves as she approaches the gate, seeing her father standing beside it. “Didn’t expect you to drop by so soon. We don’t have to meet every day, you know.”
Her smile falters slightly as he faces her. “Hey, kiddo, can we talk?”
“You only called me that when I was in trouble... did I do something?” She raises an eyebrow.
He shakes his head slowly. “No... at least not that I know of.”
She studies his face for a moment before motioning towards the gate and leading him to a quiet park. They find a bench in a secluded area and sit down, silence stretching between them.
“So, what’s wrong?” She sighs, uncomfortable with how quiet he is.
He seems to study her for a moment, making her squirm under his gaze before speaking. “I talked with your sisters yesterday. Anything you want t
