[When Franziska snaps, Michelle doesn't step back, or shrink away. The only sign that she's taken aback is in her eyes - her eyes widening a touch. She raises a hand to her chest, as if she had taken a blow to the heart.]
I do understand. [She isn't petulant, or pleading. Her voice remains level, as if she was speaking to a child.] Family is important. Being independent doesn't mean turning your back on people who are important to you.
[Michelle, you have no idea who you're talking to. Give up while you still can.]
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I do understand. [She isn't petulant, or pleading. Her voice remains level, as if she was speaking to a child.] Family is important. Being independent doesn't mean turning your back on people who are important to you.
[Michelle, you have no idea who you're talking to. Give up while you still can.]