@idnull, jeep said: "why was i breaking and entering, or why was i caught?" ( finley stevens starters / accepting )
dan's brow furrows critically at his daughter's words, tipping his head a bit to the side and for a brief moment ( as if to say, are you serious? ). he sighs heavily and snaps his tongue against the roof of his mouth distastefully. "i think you already know what i meant, jack paisley."
he takes in a deep breath and then lets it out slowly through his nose. "look. i love you, honey," he says, pouring them each a mug of tea. "but i don't want you getting into trouble just because you can, okay?" he takes a sip of his own tea and a pause, then continues with a softer, more concerned expression, warmth in his voice. "i don't want you getting hurt again and i don't want you having a criminal record that gets in the way of your future."
he scoots the mug along the countertop toward her. "so tell me, honestly. no deflection, no jokes. why? what were you doing?"