"Just be the best role model you can," Raiden told me. "Is there any other good father figures in your family?"
I shrugged. I had my dad, though for a father figure? I wasn't too sure.
"Um..."
"Don't worry, if push comes to shove, I know my brother wouldn't mind being a father figure."
I just had to smile. Sometimes I wondered where she got some of her mannerisms from.
I've known Raiden since I was born. She's my Godmother, and a really good one at that, despite the fact that she didn't have such a great upbringing either. I don't know how I would have turned out if it hadn't been for her. She showed me all the values and morals I should have. A lot of who I am today can be attributed to her.
In a sense I think my mother was relieved in a way when I took after Raiden, because she knew that Raiden would be a good role model for me.
Being in a positive environment and being around good role models can change how a child grows up. And I guess I was just lucky enough to have that exact thing happen to me.
Here's hoping to a better future,
Morven.
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