I was just in mediation while mom was busy doing work. The guards approached my mom. “Great Uniter we found these audio pieces with your daughter speaking in them.” A male guard spoke.
Oh dear. I thought. I did do some audio we have talked about my life but not into much detail regarding where I ended up nor of my family. Thank goodness I was smart enough to at least not do that.
“Thank you for this information, soldier. Dismissed.” Mom said.
She then turned to me. “Alright Chika if you won’t tell me perhaps these pieces of audio will suffice.” Mom said.
She then started one up. “So what have you been up to since you were gone?” Kenzo said
Celestia no. I thought. “Well I was actually very happy as a teenager I was able to socilaize with many people and I made many friends. We did all sorts of things like sometimes going to parties or watching movies it was a blast.” My younger self spoke pleasantly.
“Well I’m glad you at least had a happy time as a teengaer.” Mom said though she seemed a bit angry.
“I also received quite the rigorous education at this school and even had a mentor.” I said.
“What kind of mentor?” Kenzo asked.
“Oh she was very kind and wise I looked up to her kinda like I look up to my mom. Though I personally agreed with her teaching more she told me that loyalty can’t be forced it must be earned and I agree with that more than my mom’s…. forceful tactics.” My younger self said.
“So how did you feel about your parents tactics?” Kenso asked.
My younger self sighed. “I won’t lie I didn’t agree with much of her decision making I even used to listen to the guards talk about my parents regarding the camps or how forceitive she can be in their contracts I stopped of course when mom banned anyone from saying anything against her in the military. Which I personally didn’t agree with” My former self said.
“And just why didn’t you tell me about all of this?” Mom asked annoyed.
“Because I know how you can be when people say anything against you.” I said.
“How I can be. I rarely ever punish anyone for having a different opinion.” She said.
And you shouldn’t. I thought.
“So it wasn’t easy for you during the three years.” Kenzo asked.
“No kidding. Mom even wanted me to live in the house and only leave when it was “needed” I personally was outraged at her for being so worried about my future that she wouldn’t even let me forge my own path.” My former self spoke outraged.
Mom then turned it off. “It was for your safety.” Mom simply stated bluntly.
“No it wasn’t it was because you were too afraid of me being hurt.” I said annoyed.
“I won’t argue with you about this.” She said.
She then turned it back on. “So you stated that you’re a member of the lgbt community.” He said
“Great.” I thought.
Mom just looked at me. “Yes I was too scared to reveal myself back when I lived with my parents because I knew it would… effect their status.” I said.
Mom put a hand on her forehead. “Oh come on Chika you know we care more about you than our reputation.” Mom said.
“But I still didn’t want to damage it.” I said.
“And that’s not something you needed to worry about how much anxiety did you have regarding us and your apparent secretes.” Mom said.
“A lot.” I answered.
“It’s okay know that I know we can make it through this.” She then smiled. “Perhaps I can buy you a lesbian magazine.” She offered.
I smiled at that. Know that’s the mom I know and love.