[Ugh... Of course she would. That's so... Ren of her, really.]

Let's just say illegitimate children aren't well regarded where I'm from, especially if they're the children of sex workers. Add that to absolutely abhorrent foster system and overcrowded orphanages and, well... Let's just say my life after my mother's death was taxing and leave it at that.

[He's not here for pity. This is merely for transparency. For context. Please pay no regard to the fluffed up feathers.]