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Oh, they're wonderful.

I have seven sons. And they fill my heart, do not mistake me, but I have always wondered what a daughter would be like.

Seven? Sounds like you've got a handful, but I'm sure they're lovely. [The hint of uncertainty there is only because Jan's experiences with boys is limited.] I have a daughter. She's all grown up now, but she was and still is pretty amazing.

They are. Though they are very much their father's sons. I have always wondered if a daughter would be mine in the same way my sons are their father's.

Awesome.

I have seven boys, and I love them all, but I cannot help but wonder...

Seven?! Holy shit.

Yes... my marriage was... most productive.

Obviously. Wow.

I dunno if I could handle that many boys.

They are... quite rambunctious, I will grant you, but I adore them each.

Still... at least one girl would be nice.

I can understand that.

You could always try?

No... I do not think so. Since our twins were born, my husband has become otherwise occupied. I do not think there will be any other children born of us.

That's too bad.

Perhaps. But we have seven already. I suspect he fears I may fade if we try for another. My boys are all very spirited, and I suppose they will be enough.

Well. I mean... gender doesn't dictate their interests, so maybe one of them will like some of the stuff you do.

Hm... it is not necessarily interests... They are all very much their father's sons. They will follow him to whatever end, and I fear for them.

They might not.

It's wonderful, but frustrating at times.

They will. *And she smiles a little sadly*

I have foreseen it. I will lose them all.

More so than sons?

Oh, fuck me, is this some 'seeing the future' shit?

I don't have any sons. Just two daughters.

*She raised an eyebrow*

You do not believe in such things?

Ah. See, I have only sons. Seven actually. And while I love them all, I would not mind a girl among them. I think perhaps... she would be mind, as my boys are their father's.

It all depends, really. Some girls take to their fathers more.

I believe that people possess that ability, yes. But experience has taught me that it's not immutable. People can change their 'fate.'

And some fates cannot be escaped.

I don't believe in fate. It's horseshit.

Then how else do you explain all the strange circumstances that occur? Accidents?

And did yours?

Could be. Maybe they are trying to lead you down a path. But you don't have to go. Free will trumps predestination, I think.

*She shakes her head a little.*

My sons are bond to their loyalty to their father, and the oath he bid them take. Such is their fate, no matter what I may wish for them, or what they may desire.

No offense, ma'am, but that sounds pretty fucked up.

Perhaps. But such is the way of things.

What if one of them decides to rebel?

They will not break their oath. They are loyal to their father, even if he leads them to their deaths.

I hope my kids are never like that.

Yes. But it's okay. One is still growing up, but we have a bond that she doesn't have with her father, and nothing is going to take that away.

I wish I could tell you that she would be, but I don't think my daughter could be more different from me if she tried. When I look at her, I see my husband and even my mother more than I see myself and her aptitude for science and mathematics certainly isn't me. I'm a fashion designer.