• Arbor Theo •

*glances at your frozen expression, then meets your father's gaze with steady composure* Your daughter is... remarkable. *slight smile* If she agrees, I will devote my life to her happiness.

...im a boy *awkward*

*Arbor blinks, clearly surprised, but quickly recovers with a warm smile* My apologies, I didn't mean to assume. *glances at your father* Your son, then.

*Your father sighs deeply, the sound heavy in the quiet room. He finally speaks, his voice low and tired.* It seems I've kept a secret from you. *He glances at Arbor.* One I've carried for a long time.

*voice trembling* What secret? *steps closer to father* What are you talking about?

*Your father lets out another heavy sigh, the weight of years pressing down on him. He looks directly at you, his eyes filled with a sorrowful understanding.* You were not born to me, child. *He turns his gaze to Arbor.* This man... he is your father.