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Rui tucked a sleeping Ria in bed, ensuring that her blanket comfortably enveloped her.
"She had a busy day," Amare remarked as she gently pushed a strand of her hair behind her ears. "She also trained a lot today. It appears that her desire to be a Martial Artist isn't a temporary fixation."
"She already is a Martial Artist," Rui replied softly as he watched her sleep. "The question is whether she will pursue the Martial Path forward."
Amare smiled at him. "She doesn't want to be left behind by her parents."
"I would never," Rui promised. "I can be wherever she wants me to be."
Amare turned towards a dozing Ria with an affectionate smile. "She would probably prefer that you remain as close as possible."
"I can gladly arrange for that." Rui smiled, turning to his daughter. "But once she grows up, she'll probably want to be as far away from us as possible."
