[She knows her mother is probably happier too, but as she finishes the burger she takes a step back, shying away.]
You're a man... Men are bad. [Men meant mom would lock her out, men meant bruises and yelling. But this one did give her food, and he's spoken kindly to her.
Her knife gives her a sense of calm and she squeezes it again, taking a deep breath.] You won't hurt me?
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You're a man... Men are bad. [Men meant mom would lock her out, men meant bruises and yelling. But this one did give her food, and he's spoken kindly to her.
Her knife gives her a sense of calm and she squeezes it again, taking a deep breath.] You won't hurt me?