Around every corner

[Charlie Ayers]

That's... disconcerting.

[Temperance Ayers]

I could've cursed him the first time I noticed that he was there
But I didn't think you'd like that

Maybe he expects to see something happening

[Charlie Ayers]

... I hope that's not what he's waiting for.
I really need to have a talk with him.

[Temperance Ayers]

Or I could curse him with temporary blindness
That's mother's favorite one

[Charlie Ayers]

Only if it's temporary.
But really...

Wait, it's your mother's favorite? Did she do it to you?

[Temperance Ayers]

It lasts between 5-10 days

She only did it to stop me from seeing
The other boy

She's not a monster, just... strict

[Charlie Ayers]

Yeah but... Tempie, that's cruel.

[Temperance Ayers]

Don't call me that

*erase erase*

( "Oh whatever." )

It's fine
Now that we're married, she has no reason to use it on me again

Your parents never disciplined you?

[Charlie Ayers]

I didn't really know my father until my mother died. My mother was a lenient woman, if a bit anxious and paranoid. I guess I know why now... Father, though... He makes ME nervous.

[Temperance Ayers]

He is very ambitious. Like a Hazleton, actually.

You

I'm glad you're not like him.

[Charlie Ayers]

I guess it's because I wasn't raised by him.

I'm glad too.

...you wouldn't deserve somebody like that for a husband.

[Temperance Ayers]

I'd like to think that I could take care of myself even if I did have a husband like him

/offended

[Charlie Ayers]

I'm sure you could! But
You shouldn't have to.

[Temperance Ayers]

I prefer
hopeful
to ambitious

Although to hear the elders talk, it's like we're going to take over the world or something

[Charlie Ayers]

Yeah I've noticed that too. What's up with that?