No reason, just - I was, too? Growing up.

[ there's a mixed bag of emotions here - sad, angry, defiant, but mostly bitter. ]

It was a whole fucking thing. My dad wanted a boy, and he made sure I knew that -- anyway. Recently they had another kid, a boy I haven't ever met, and I kind of just. I've always wondered if I'd be a piece of shit of a sister.

[ she closes her eyes for a moment, settling against him. there's that sibling bond again, plus relief and gratitude. ]

But uh. I don't think I would be, now. So that's been kinda cool to realize.