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[Dawn's voice, when she speaks, sounds rather strained]

Um, guys?
Willow, Xander, anyone?
I think I need help.

[ "Parent", what is that? ]

By blood? So, you're referring to those who share in your caste?

Um...no? I mean, I guess that's a thing too but I sorta mean, like...genetically?

[She is about the worst person to be explaining this, all things considered, but she's trying to keep it brief because slightly distracted right now]

Well, I've heard some discuss the topic of ancestry, even one little one claim to be my own descendant, which is patently ludicrous, to be quite honest. Is that what you're discussing?

[ Because what even are sibling? ]

Yes! Or, well, sort of. Ancestry implies generations from way back but it's the same basic idea, that genetics get passed from one generation to the next.

This "Buffy" you mentioned previously, then, she is your ancestor? It must be quite an accomplishment to have not discovered her identity, but you speak of her as though you know her quite well!

How is this possible? Do humans have such a prolific lifespan that we had not anticipated?

Huh? No, no...I mean yeah, I know her well, we grew up together. It...okay, when I can move properly again I'll try and map it out for you. It might make more sense that way.

Yes, my apologies, there are certainly other topics of more tantamount priority than that, at present.

It's fine, really. It's a good distraction. I just meant, I can't really do the whole helpful diagram thing right now.

Such a weight must present a difficulty in collecting your thoughts.

Well...yeah, sorta. But I mean, this is giving me something else to think about so you're definitely helping.

Well, for that much, I can be glad to assist, then.

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