I guess I was kind of hoping that there was some, I dunno, a constant or something that fathers are supposed to meet. Like 'you have to ground your kids six times before the month is through'.
[His voice is tinged with amusement as he responds to that.]
Unfortunately, there isn't anything as convenient as a universal parenting guidebook. I think making it up as you go along is a more common technique than many parents would admit to.
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[VOICEMAIL]
Hey, Thane. It's Garrus.
When you get this, give me a call back. Nothing important, just wanted to talk about something. Thanks.
[VOICE]
[Insert futuristic ringtone here? What does Garrus even have as his ringtone?]
[VOICE]
Hey, Thane.
Take it you got my message?
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I did. What can I do for you, Garrus?
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Just wanted to see if you had a few minutes.
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[His tone is dry as he says that, and there may be a hint of a smile in there as well.]
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So, uh. I know this isn't exactly a cheerful topic, but I had a couple of questions about, uh, being a father.
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[Well, there's no reason for his personal tragedy to get in the way of helping out a crew-mate.]
Go on.
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[Awkwaaaaaaarrrd]
I guess, the whole thing with the kids showing up before. It just. Ah. Made me think. About the future and stuff.
Did you enjoy it? Being a father, I mean.
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[BUT YOU KNEW THAT BIT, RIGHT GARRUS?]
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Anything about it in particular?
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[Who is quiet for a moment or two while he ponders.]
Teaching him. Watching him learn and grow.
[Another pause]
Or what little I did of that, anyway.
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[So much for maybe getting some answers there]
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I wound up acting the same way when the kid me showed up. So I was kind of wondering if it was a common thing, or if my dad rubbed off on me.
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[He pauses thoughtfully for a moment]
I think that depends on the parent and the child. No two situations are going to be exactly identical.
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I guess I was kind of hoping that there was some, I dunno, a constant or something that fathers are supposed to meet. Like 'you have to ground your kids six times before the month is through'.
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Unfortunately, there isn't anything as convenient as a universal parenting guidebook. I think making it up as you go along is a more common technique than many parents would admit to.
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A little bit.
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I think I'd prefer it. Just to keep me on track.
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[GARRUS DID YOU KNOCK SOMEONE UP??? B|]
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Not any time soon.
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Well, if at any point you ever have any doubts, you can always pause and ask yourself what your own father would do.
Once you figure it out, you're then free to do the exact opposite, if you feel the need.
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I guess. Yeah.
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Looking back on it now, it was kind of an obvious answer, wasn't it?
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[AKA it wasn't a stupid question Garrus so don't feel bad.]
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Hey, uh, thanks. You know. For humoring me.
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Ah. I'll let you get back to whatever it was you were doing, then.
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