soulping | AMALTHEA

[when you insert the key and open the door, you'll find another humble cottage - the space bends on the walls, but there is a single door that leads to another room; though the door is closed, you can see through it—as if it's somewhat transparent. a wooden cradle sits in a plain room.

inside, a baby sleeps peacefully. when she stirs - calling for her parent, you are there to cradle her back to sleep.]

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[slowly, the scene changes, fading in and out with various silent scenes—the baby coos pleasantly, giggling jovially when you (presumably) make faces at her; she tries to pick herself up and falls over, but she does not cry; a disagreement between you and her lead to a thoughtful discussion; the young girl carries a large laundry basket to do chores; she buys a pet bird, looking so proud for having earned the money all by herself; then the wall becomes opaque.]

[in the middle of the open doorway, a young girl the age of 10 stands, smiling at you. a bird with beautiful plumage rests on her shoulder.]

[this is your daughter. you tried your best to rear her, and she's been good to you. you know she is capable of anything if she puts her mind to it - even becoming a princess. but you also know it's not easy to become a princess - better she become a princess than go off to war, though. you could not stand to see your baby girl die on the battlefield. what will be will be, though - all you can do is try your best.]

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[oh no being a father makes me feel incredible

but why a daughter]

[I.

What.

I mean being a dad is strangely exciting but it's also really terrifying what if he messes up.]

...So, uh.

[And now he's laughing at your poor expression of shock.]

Don't worry too much. It might sound odd, but I've actually done this before. Just... not with a girl...

...Well, at least someone here has an idea what he's doin'.

[Rubbing at his face!! Childrearing, how do.]

Should prob'ly send her to maths class.

Yeah.

If she's got a chance of ending up on the battlefield, then I'd be uncomfortable if she didn't have some sort of activity to help her endurance, too.