"I'm not all that concerned about my family being fooled by her, but her physical prowess is a lot more dangerous without something like the Nexus's anti-violence field in play. That and considering she's more focused on making me suffer, they're more at risk than I am. I think you're right about focusing on my daughter first though. I'll need all the support I can get to deal with her."

She let out a sigh, rubbing her head.

"You mentioned facing all sorts of things in the past. Was anyone you were close with put in danger because of them? I swear the worst part of this is the gut-wrenching dread of what I'd do if anything bad were to happen to either of them..."