[She's quiet for a moment after that, and then speaks again, as if brushing it off.]
Well, to punish you has never been my intention, if that changes your perception of things at all. If I wanted to do that I certainly wouldn't invite you to work at the carnival that I hold so dear.
And really, I offer you more freedom here than most would be allowed in their entire lives.
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[She's quiet for a moment after that, and then speaks again, as if brushing it off.]
Well, to punish you has never been my intention, if that changes your perception of things at all. If I wanted to do that I certainly wouldn't invite you to work at the carnival that I hold so dear.
And really, I offer you more freedom here than most would be allowed in their entire lives.