>>5435759“Want to come with us?” you ask, struggling to hold your hand outstretched to her. “We're getting ready to go ourselves. You can come right back with us.”
She looks down to your hand then back to your face for a moment. But then she shakes her head, looking down.
“No. I....I need some time alone, to think.” she says, her voice heavy as she looks back down to the burnt away fingers of her gloves. “I have a lot I need to think about.”
“Fair enough kiddo. Do what you need to do, we'll see you when you get back home.”
“Tha-Thank you.” she says, choking back her tears. For a moment you get the feeling she's about to rush over and hug both of you, but she restrains herself and climbs into the pod. “I...I love you both.”
“Love you too kiddo.” you say, nodding to her.
“We love you Chaya.” Meloka says, your daughter smiling to both of you before the door seals itself shut, the pod launching itself straight into the air. You and Meloka watch as your daughter flies off back towards your home. You hold onto Meloka as your eldest daughter flies away, both of you watching her go. You can tell that Chaya's still hurting, doubting herself and her decisions. But no matter what happens, she's still your daughter. And you'll do whatever it takes to support and protect her.
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