[The childish act works in her favor right now. If she were more obviously an adult, he'd tell her to fuck off, or just ignore her. He still might at some point, but even he's less likely to cuss out a nine-year-old.
He's tempted to pretend he didn't hear her anyway, but she's already asked twice and he figures that means there will be more coming if he doesn't answer. He looks away over the side and clears his throat.]
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He's tempted to pretend he didn't hear her anyway, but she's already asked twice and he figures that means there will be more coming if he doesn't answer. He looks away over the side and clears his throat.]
Baby at home.