"I mean... You're planning on staying on this planet, right?" she asked, attempting humor because that was always easier than a heavy conversation. She shook her head - no, that had been a weak attempt, and kind of a low blow to her mom. Time to try something else. "Sorry, I just mean... I don't know. I don't think you're going to do anything that'll really mess the kid up. I don't! But you're right, you can't do anything about it. Especially during this part... I think we just need to calm you down."
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