Ah. [He gives her a considering hum in response and shrugs, slight smile still present.]
In that case, IMing is like a video chat. [Pause.] After I talk to Hazel, would you like to meet her through IM? It's okay to say no. [He isn't worried about Hazel's reaction. She'll be shocked, he's sure, and then thrilled just like him. Big three children tended to respond well to siblings. (They've all been mostly alone for a while after all.)]
You don't have to decide now either. You can tell me later if you want.
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In that case, IMing is like a video chat. [Pause.] After I talk to Hazel, would you like to meet her through IM? It's okay to say no. [He isn't worried about Hazel's reaction. She'll be shocked, he's sure, and then thrilled just like him. Big three children tended to respond well to siblings. (They've all been mostly alone for a while after all.)]
You don't have to decide now either. You can tell me later if you want.