Branded - page 5 (Patreon)

"Please, Saffron, I will not turn you away.  I've never turned anyone away from here.  I'm not about to start."

"Do...you promise?"

"Of course, I promise.  I'd like you to go with our nurse to look at that infection, okay?  He is very kind and gentle.  I will go with you if you'd like."

"A-Are you sure?  I'm...not worth--"

"Shh...  Our nurse and I will do our best to raise you as one of our own.  We'll do all we can to help you through this, just please try to work with us.  I know it's scary...believe me...but it can be overcome.  You are valuable-- never let anyone tell you otherwise."

"...Th-Thank you...Father."

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