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Feb. 27th, 2017 06:31 pmAlexia sits next to Thomas, wondering if the rule is the same with every dinner. She folds her hands in her lap and smiles nervously as all the names of her new family are given to her. "I'll do my best to remember them," she says, feeling a little less nervous. She decides not to comment on the change of name. She always thought Alexia was pretty.
Her fingers fold loosely around Thomas' as the prayer starts. She keeps her head down, but her eyes are open, listening intently to his words. They seem committed to the element of family and togetherness, a nice feeling. When the prayer ends she doesn't speak but raises her head with the others.
As soon as Thomas starts in on the food, the others follow. There's a system, with the family taking one tray and passing it along to the next. Alexia does her best to keep up, serving herself just a little to eat, her stomach still to knotted to consider a full meal. Conversation is in full swing, with talk of chores and of daily life, all eyes turning back to her to ensure her that there will be help getting her into the schedule. She engages in the conversation from time to time, but for the most part is quiet in listening and observing. Everyone seems so happy, it's nice.
When dinner is done, everyone immediately sets to work on cleaning up save for Janet, who leaves after a parting kiss to her husband in order to put the youngest to bed. Alexia starts to stand, "How can I help?" she asks Thomas.
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He smiled at her gently. "New guests don't help on their first night. You will be added to the chore chart in the kitchen tomorrow, so when you come down for breakfast, you can check it. Everyone helps out during the day. So each section will be divided into different parts of the day. For now, you can come with me to the Study, we can talk about what the rules are and what I expect of my daughters."
He takes her hand and walks her into the study. He has her sit down in a chair and sits down across from her. He presses his fingers together and smiles. "I don't want you to be afraid. You are an exceptional young woman. But young women need to be protected. So for your protection, you need to defer to me for anything. I will give you permission if you want to go out, read a certain book, watch a certain movie or TV show. Play a certain game. I want you to be safe and be a good influence on the little girls. They are going to look up to you."
He leans back in his chair. "And of course there will be no smoking, no drinking and no drugs. And you will be homeschooled like the rest of the kids. Its just easier to keep everyone all together. Any questions? If this upsets you or you have worries, let me know. I am willing to talk and listen.
Her fingers fold loosely around Thomas' as the prayer starts. She keeps her head down, but her eyes are open, listening intently to his words. They seem committed to the element of family and togetherness, a nice feeling. When the prayer ends she doesn't speak but raises her head with the others.
As soon as Thomas starts in on the food, the others follow. There's a system, with the family taking one tray and passing it along to the next. Alexia does her best to keep up, serving herself just a little to eat, her stomach still to knotted to consider a full meal. Conversation is in full swing, with talk of chores and of daily life, all eyes turning back to her to ensure her that there will be help getting her into the schedule. She engages in the conversation from time to time, but for the most part is quiet in listening and observing. Everyone seems so happy, it's nice.
When dinner is done, everyone immediately sets to work on cleaning up save for Janet, who leaves after a parting kiss to her husband in order to put the youngest to bed. Alexia starts to stand, "How can I help?" she asks Thomas.
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He smiled at her gently. "New guests don't help on their first night. You will be added to the chore chart in the kitchen tomorrow, so when you come down for breakfast, you can check it. Everyone helps out during the day. So each section will be divided into different parts of the day. For now, you can come with me to the Study, we can talk about what the rules are and what I expect of my daughters."
He takes her hand and walks her into the study. He has her sit down in a chair and sits down across from her. He presses his fingers together and smiles. "I don't want you to be afraid. You are an exceptional young woman. But young women need to be protected. So for your protection, you need to defer to me for anything. I will give you permission if you want to go out, read a certain book, watch a certain movie or TV show. Play a certain game. I want you to be safe and be a good influence on the little girls. They are going to look up to you."
He leans back in his chair. "And of course there will be no smoking, no drinking and no drugs. And you will be homeschooled like the rest of the kids. Its just easier to keep everyone all together. Any questions? If this upsets you or you have worries, let me know. I am willing to talk and listen.
