shared custody is awkward

His tone tinged with exhaustion and not anger has her stepping back. Defensiveness falters and smooths over into big, rounded eyes and downturned lips. Oh, disappointment was a much worse feeling. Emotions swirl in her chest, tightening her ribcage as her heart slams back into it. Don't be like that. Definitely disappointed, but what did he expect? Shit parents meant shit kid, right?

Unsure if she should cry, shout, or instigate, Magdalene lets her confusion settle in her stomach. He points out that it's not "safe," but she doesn't understand what he means. So, maybe she'll just ask. "What do you mean not safe?" She's tentative at first, feeling so insignificant in his shadow. "Are you talking about the worms? Those tall metal screaming things? Or the sick animals? Or the sky?" Mags cants her head, still wide eyed and confused.

"Magdalene"