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He's not, but he enjoys the challenge of trying to make a successful and good routine that comes with competing and I think that's the closest he gets to competitive. I, personally, see nothing wrong with a little healthy competition on occasion. Just as long as it doesn't get ridiculous and such. I'm sure if you ask him then he'd be inclined to show you or just try to catch him when he's practicing and you'll likely see plenty of what he does. He's such a flexible and limber young man and I have no idea where he gets it from because his father and I were both never that flexible when we were younger.

That’s true. He doesn’t seem like the competitive type. I for one also do not seem competitive to most people, but that’s before they play Truth or Dare with me, or see me at a competition. I love it. I haven’t gotten him to show me too many of his skills yet, but I hope I can convince him to.

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It would result in long days and not enjoying yourself at all. Go ahead, sweetheart, I'm sure Jamie would love the offer and it'd give him somewhere to start in terms of finding work.

Thankfully, yes! Can you imagine having to be at a place you really didn't like, for a long period of time? It must be awful. I'll ask him what he would think about working at our bookshop. We can always use a helping hand around there.

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So it would seem and that's truly unfortunate. You all do seem to be dealing with it the best you can, and that says everything about the kind of people you are and just how strong you've all had to be in order to handle it. Oh, absolutely, sometimes your chosen family becomes your entire world. My husband and I have discussed trying to travel a bit more, but it's not always an option given work and such. Correct, Nate, he seems like a nice young man from when I've spoken to him and Jamie had spoken highly of him too.

I've known my son for over 21 years, and I have a good idea of how his mind works. He doesn't have a mean bone in his body and he tries to see good in everyone and, sometimes, I fear he won't realize that good isn't real or it's not enough to make someone a good person. Everyone is capable of pretending to be something they aren't, and Jamie is one that might not realize he's being played until it's too late.

Yes. If there is one thing this week has proven so far is that most of us didn't, or don't have the best record when it comes to a loving family background, so we all deal with that in th ebest way we can, Miss. That is true. Sometimes, the family you get to choose is the one who turns out to be your main cause and love, and it's surprising when that happens. That is unfortunate. I think travel is one of the main, most fun things to do for fun, and I would do it often if I was not obligated to stay here all the time. Nate? May I ask what makes you think that way, Miss?

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I would hope many people would feel the same way, but I'm noticing that does not seem to be the case for all families. Which is truly unfortunate. Family can be blood, but I'm also aware blood doesn't necessarily mean anything and family becomes a chosen one. Oh, so it was only recently redone, fascinating. They are much better than business, but we couldn't afford them nearly as often as we would have liked. I have, one of Jamie's friends-- Nate. Jamie is a smart young man, but's also too kind for his own good and his ability to see the good in others can sometimes... make him blind to those that might not be all that good.

I think we both feel the same way about family, Miss, even if that just applies to my twin brother, Oliver, and my submissive, Elliott. They're all the family I need, and there's nothing I wouldn't do for them. When I first arrived here, it appeared like a goth castle to me, to be honest. So when it was redone I was one of the many who welcomed the change. Family trips sounds like a much better reason than business. You have? I can imagine. I mean, someone like him deserves to have his friends protecting him in any way.

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Which is a good thing if you're going to be there for an extended period of time. He's always been pretty independent, but we wanted him to have the time to settle in and get comfortable, and he's appeared to and now he's ready to start taking care of himself more. Oh, I'm confident he'll do amazing. Oh, thank you, sweetheart, I'm sure we will too.

It's hard to believe at first, that the day will come when you find yourself liking this place, but it happens. That's not surprising at all! I can picture wanting to take that step, and I'm sure whatever it is he wants to do, he will, and perfectly. It's a nice stroll, Miss! You will love it, I'm sure.

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I'm going to conclude that Kurt is your significant other, Sir. A bit of nerves is truly understandable and I wish you the best of luck during your meeting with his father. My only advice is to try and relax, and if you prefer to keep your partner there was a buffer... also a valid option.

I am. I'm meeting Kurt's dad this week and I'm quite terrified if I say so. Hopefully my experience will be as good as yours.

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I'm happy to hear it. Oh, I'm sure it was very much like that, and just being here this long... I can see how it would grow on you and I know Jamie's grown fond of it the past few months too. That all sounds quite exciting and I know Jamie's mentioned to us wanting to find himself a job too, mainly to stop us from transferring him money regularly like we've been doing. Jamie showed us around a little bit when we met up and everything but Bryan and I are thinking of taking a stroll around just the two of us tomorrow, just to see what more it has to offer.

He is very well liked around here for his sweet and honest nature, miss. Ha! Yes, it was like a slap to the face with a brick the first couple of days, but it grows on you. I've come to like it here a lot. I have a good job at the town's One For The Books book shop, and I enjoy going around town whenever I have the chance. Have you seen some of the town by now, miss?

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That it is and while I'll admit some people are able to get past my radar, it's not often that I don't have some inkling someone isn't being entirely honest. My family will always be the one thing I am biased about, but nobody will be able to convince me to be anything different. Is that so? I hadn't realized this place ad been redone, but I do suppose that makes sense. The times have changed and it only makes sense to change things with it. Not often, but we have. We didn't travel due to business related matters-- even if my husband has occasionally made day trips to another city for his work on his own-- but just family trips here and there when we were able to do it. You aren't the first person to tell me that. I've had one gentleman already give me his word that he'll make sure Jamie doesn't get involved with anyone that might try to hurt him.

It is a good, and also powerful gift to be able to tell when someone is lying to you. It comes in handy more often than you realize. I applaud your honesty about that, Miss. A person should always be able to be proud of the ones you consider your family. I mean, this whole place in itself is awe worthy, and it looks so much better now than it did before, years ago. It was completely rebuilt, so now it has a more modern, but equally impressive and imposing look to it. You have? I see. Business related matters made you travel that much?- If you don't mind my asking, of course. He has, for sure, so you can be at ease with that.

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As one of those Parents' visiting for the week, I'd like to think I'm quite harmless. Are you meeting a significant other's parents for the first time, Sir? I know meeting my wife and Domme's parents for the first time was truly terrifying, but they ended up being some of the sweetest people I know.

Am I the only one terrified by Parent's week? No? Just me?

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Of course, sweetheart. I do try to be, if only to set a good example for my family, but you seem like a nice young man, so being nice towards you is no trouble at all.

Thank you, Miss Prescott. You're very kind.

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Regardless, it's a great motto and if it works for you then that's the important thing. I can tell, sweetheart and trying is the best you can be expected to do.

Can't take credit for it. It's an AA/NA motto, but it works for me. Yes, and I try to remind myself of that all the time.

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That's a great motto. One day at a time or baby steps. You're human, mistakes happen, and the important thing is being willing to learn from them.

One day at a time and all that. I try to be observant and hold myself accountable.

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That I am. It's a pleasure to meet you as well, Kurt. You and everyone else has told me the same and it's a relief to know he's making good impressions on people and making friends. Oh my, I can only imagine the change of pace going from New York to here. That would be quite a shock and adjustment.

You're Jamie's mom? It's so nice to meet you, Miss! I'm Kurt Hummel, Switch, and I know your son. He's such a sweet boy. And you're right about it being a quaint little town. When I first got here I came from New York, so you can imagine the quiet alone was quite the shock to me.

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As long as you're working on it then it's a sign you're moving forward and growing. The fact you're willing to admit that is a sign you're both willing to admit your mistakes and be open to learning. That's nothing something everyone can say or be willing to do, so I applaud your bravery there.

I'm working on that, thank you. I certainly try, though I have to admit that hasn't always been the case.

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I didn't mean that as a bad thing, sweetheart. I was simply referring to the fact everyone has commented on Jamie's kindness and being sweet.

If we hadn't then Bryan and I would have simply had to do a bit of shopping and buy some warmer clothes. It wouldn't have been the end of the world if we'd not fully planned ahead. I think we'll manage and, as you said, there are indoor things for us to do.

Damn... totally should have looked up another word for sweet to switch it up some for you, but it honestly just fits him too well. Nice or friendly just don't seem to do him justice.

Glad to hear you came prepared for the weather. Looks like today is going to be the coldest day this week though, so hopefully it won't be too rough on you guys. Plus, it seems like the school has plenty of indoor things for you all to do.

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I can only imagine since I was never one that participated in competitions. Jamie seemed to handle the change just fine when the decision to send him here came up. I think it plays into the fact he was never a truly competitive person even when he was competing. He tried his best, sometimes won, but was never discouraged when he didn't. I'm happy to hear that Kyla, because I know he'd love to be able to go back to competitions in the future if he's given the chance, and it does him good to have somewhere to channel all that energy of his.

Not competing is a huge adjustment! It’s different for everyone but it kind of always sucks. I’m still suffering from a deficit of shiny awards myself. Plus the competition atmosphere is unmatched. But I do think that Jamie and I will keep each other’s skills sharp!

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I do appreciate your honesty, for that's a huge thing for me, not that my family are very good at lying to me if they tried. I tend to always know. I can imagine that it is, but as I told Nate, I'm brave enough to admit I'm biased when it comes to my family because they're my entire world. Oh, I'm certain he was in complete awe and experiencing a sense of culture shock when he first arrived. Our family has traveled a bit, but the majority of his life was spent down in Tampa. So I've heard he's made some good friends and I couldn't be happier to hear he's found people to spend time with and look out for him. Oh, I'm a mother and a Domme, so I'm quite protective when it comes to my family.

I am just being honest, Miss. Haha, I am sure that is the case, but it is also nice to have parents who say that, even if it is just because you 'need to say it'. I am sure it was equally difficultf for him at first. I remember him being at awe with everything, almost like anyone who arrives here for the first time; but he managed to make good friends, people who care about his well being, so you can rest asure of that. Although I imagine you being concerned is equally normal.