That's good. I'm glad you had some support. [It raises questions about what would have happened if she hadn't been placed with people who wanted to help, but... he thinks she might have been able to figure something out.
His smile grows a little softer as she talks.] Don't take it personally. Little siblings are supposed to ignore their elders sometimes. I'm sure they're grateful for your help.
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His smile grows a little softer as she talks.] Don't take it personally. Little siblings are supposed to ignore their elders sometimes. I'm sure they're grateful for your help.