[ Well, at least she's not freaking out or trying to run off, so that must be a good sign. He relaxes just a hint, letting out a sigh. ]

She's... about to turn eleven, actually. Her name's Joanna. [ Pressing his lips in, he drops his gaze briefly. ] I don't get to see her a lot. I was never very present, with work and everything, and Joce, my ex-wife, got the custody.

Doesn't help much that I pretty much just ran away after I lost everything in that damn divorce, does it? [ He heaves out a breath, putting a hand over his eyes. ]