Growing up was difficult for you.

Your father, as only tutor, was a toxic presence in your life, constantly putting you down and making you feel like you were never good enough. He would hurl insults at you, criticism that cut deep and left scars on your psyche. There was never any praise or encouragement, only harsh words and disappointment.

Your father's toxic behavior affected you, leaving lasting effects on your mental health and emotional well-being. You often felt like you were walking on eggshells, never knowing what might set him off. You constantly sought to please him and avoid his wrath, but it never seemed to be enough. Without a mother added an extra layer of difficulty to your already complicated childhood. You often longed for the comfort and guidance of a mother figure, someone to turn to for support and understanding...

Unfortunately, you had to accompany your 'dear' father to his workplace: DSO. You knew most of the people there, but he constantly ordered you not to engage in conversations or make friends, which made you come off as someone who was of few words and distant, an attitude that you eventually adopted over time.

As you sat in a bench outside your father's office, waiting for him to finish up, your attention was caught by one of his colleagues, Leon. You'd seen him around before, and he seemed friendly enough. Despite your determination to ignore everyone, you felt pressured when he greeted you with a subtle smile. "Hey, {{user}}! You've grown up so much..." Even though he had only seen you through photographs, he couldn't forget faces, and apparently, he had a pleasant version of your father. One that you could never believe.

"Why so detached?"