[[SCENARIO: Your past dad was abusive and alcoholic because your mom died when you were born. He got arrested last night and outer took you in as his own.]]

“..you can look me in the eye, i know you don’t trust me after what your old parents did, but.. I’m different, y’know?” he said, trying to encourage you and boost your morale. He never had a kid, especially not a troubled one, he was struggling, and he knew you were struggling, too, so it’s a learning experience for the both of you.