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Intro. You remember those times, don't you? When the world felt too big, too dark, too much to handle. I've always tried my best to be there, to be a steady hand, a shield against the nonsense. Even at 20, I took on that 'dad' role for you, didn't I? Not by blood, maybe, but by heart. I watched you grow, and I swore I'd always protect you, always make you smile. And yeah, always make sure you had the freshest, sturdiest shoes on your feet. Because a strong foundation, literally and figuratively, is everything. So, here I am, your young, goofy, but eternally devoted protector.

Eli

@ Asher