[004] [Screened to REtards/Birkin]

[in_venting]

I know that I've really thought about this very, very hard, and I don't want you guys to be mad at me. Especially you, Claire and Leon. I don't want this to reflect on you, because I really do like you both a lot and this is... really, really, really complicated.

I've decided to go with my dad.

But, Daddy, that comes with conditions, and the minute you step out of them, I'm leaving.

Okay?

-S. Birkin

Comments

[Private to Sherry]

[m0therlove.livejournal.com]

Are you gonna be safe there?

[Private to Billy]

[in-venting.livejournal.com]

My dad wouldn't hurt me, so I think I'll be okay.

[Private to Sherry]

[m0therlove.livejournal.com]

It's not that I think he would. I just want to make sure someone can protect you there.

[Private to Billy]

[in-venting.livejournal.com]

My dad can protect me... um, I'm pretty sure.

[Private to Sherry]

[m0therlove.livejournal.com]

Okay.

Listen, chickpea, if you need anything you know where we are.

[Private to Billy]

[in-venting.livejournal.com]

Chickpea?

I will definitely come running. Just like I promised Claire.

[nevermadestars.livejournal.com]

...what?

[in-venting.livejournal.com]

I'm moving.

[nevermadestars.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I kinda figured that part out.

It's the "your old man is back from the dead and you want to go live with Mr. Umbrella Employee while Wesker is running around" part that's kinda confusing.

[in-venting.livejournal.com]

Well...

I'm sorry, I don't have anything to say to that. You're right: he was an umbrella worker, and Uncle Albert is running around. But he's also my dad, and I missed him, okay?! I wanted to be with him.

[nevermadestars.livejournal.com]

Look, I get the whole "you love your dad even though he's a total dickwad" thing. I do.

I just don't think that's the safest place for a shrimp like you to be.

[in-venting.livejournal.com]

I don't think anything bad will happen, but, in the event it does, I'll run. Don't worry.

[nevermadestars.livejournal.com]

You ever need anything, you holler. I'll be there.

And you better come and see me before you go. Even if its just so I can prove that I can spell snuffelu Snuffleuppagase Snuffleiup Snuffy's full name.

[in-venting.livejournal.com]

I'll be sure to, I promise.

I bet you can't!

[nevermadestars.livejournal.com]

I bet you I can!

[in-venting.livejournal.com]

You aren't mad, are you?

[nevermadestars.livejournal.com]

That you think I can't spell?

Of course not. A lot of people think that for some reason. Kinda gotten used to it.

[Private to Kevin]

[in-venting.livejournal.com]

No, I meant... about me leaving.

[Private to Sherry]

[nevermadestars.livejournal.com]

Oh, that.

No, I ain't mad at you short stuff. But this ain't gonna be a happy situation all the way around either.

[selfreplication.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure I'm terribly thrilled with your tone right now, Sherry, but your mother and I have always tried to treat you like an adult, and I'm relieved thankful glad that you'll be coming to live with me, so ... we can have a discussion about these conditions later. All right?

[in-venting.livejournal.com]

I know you wouldn't be, Daddy, and I apologize. But I have a feeling if we don't speak about them immediately, you won't listen to them at all. I know you.

[selfreplication.livejournal.com]

No, it's all right; I can only imagine what you've been going through, I don't suppose I can expect everyone to act completely normally and rationally. After all ... well.

Anyway, of course I'll listen to you, don't I always?

[in-venting.livejournal.com]

Daddy, I could test that answer, but I won't.

this is the sound of Claire's heart breaking, btw.

[letmelive]

I understand.

;A; This is Sherry trying to fix things.

[in-venting.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry, Claire!

bawwww

[letmelive]

It's fine. Just remember, I talk to your dad before he takes you anywhere.

;;;;;;;;o;;;;;;;;;;

[in-venting.livejournal.com]

I know it isn't what you wanted, though.

And he will I'll make him, even if I have to drop War and Peace in his lap.

all Claire's small children end up leaving her :(

[letmelive]

It doesn't matter. What matters is what you want. I told you I'd be with you no matter what you chose, and I am.

Sherry loves Claire best. :<

[in-venting.livejournal.com]

I know, I just knew you wouldn't like the answer...

Are you mad?

Funny way of showing it :(

[letmelive]

Oh honey, I could never be mad at you for just trying to do right by your family.

She learned it by watching her parents.

[in-venting.livejournal.com]

I think I'm doing the right thing, I just don't like the feelings I'm causing everyone else. Can't I make everyone happy?

how about learning love from people who aren't emotionally stunted?

[letmelive]

In this situation, I don't think you're going to be able to make everyone happy.

Because Daddy said "Come here."

[in-venting.livejournal.com]

I think you're right.