She's also honest to a fault. If you're looking for a no-frills answer.
( Laurel 2 is not a frills Laurel. Neither is, really. He's not going to say their Laurel has mellowed, because she hasn't. But she's been through more. She's rounded herself off. She's a family woman now. And yes, she has her extracurriculars. And occasionally disappears to another time. She's still Laurel. )
You haven't and you don't need to, though yours and your brother's opinions always matter. Let's not lose this. Even if you need space. Tell me next time.
( And he will lovingly grant it, not worry and then track you down. )
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( Laurel 2 is not a frills Laurel. Neither is, really. He's not going to say their Laurel has mellowed, because she hasn't. But she's been through more. She's rounded herself off. She's a family woman now. And yes, she has her extracurriculars. And occasionally disappears to another time. She's still Laurel. )
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[She smiles a bit.]
She's been really good for you. If I haven't told you that lately.
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( And he will lovingly grant it, not worry and then track you down. )
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[But with that, she will head back to her room to process her feelings some more.]