I'd been thinking the same thing. They are all they've ever known, and it's a very strong bond. [ And he knows Wanda can relate, given what she's spoken about her own sibling. ] But you're right, it would benefit them in the long run if they can learn to develop their individual identities as well.
[ Nic was slower to trust, and to warm up to people; but the family they lived with had said he'd been making subtle progress over the weeks that passed. ]
Nic has a harder time with the language barrier than Kira; I can help him with that. And I can take him with me when I do perimeter checks. I know he's curious about the rest of the island. For all that Kira has been his protector, I think there is something in him that wants to do the same; for her and for the other children.
[ And if they were walking and Erik was doing the talking, he knew Nic would feel less pressured. ]
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[ Erik states with a smile. ]
I'd been thinking the same thing. They are all they've ever known, and it's a very strong bond. [ And he knows Wanda can relate, given what she's spoken about her own sibling. ] But you're right, it would benefit them in the long run if they can learn to develop their individual identities as well.
[ Nic was slower to trust, and to warm up to people; but the family they lived with had said he'd been making subtle progress over the weeks that passed. ]
Nic has a harder time with the language barrier than Kira; I can help him with that. And I can take him with me when I do perimeter checks. I know he's curious about the rest of the island. For all that Kira has been his protector, I think there is something in him that wants to do the same; for her and for the other children.
[ And if they were walking and Erik was doing the talking, he knew Nic would feel less pressured. ]