"I have been told by my older brother, in no uncertain terms, that not only am I not necessary, but that I have been wasting my time and efforts since I was fifteen years old," Delta answers bluntly. "He has a new, higher paying job which renders my existence moot."

Just thinking about it makes him so angry, but he forces himself to stay calm. He needs to approach this rationally. "As I am not needed nor desired at home, I shall endeavor to find a place for myself. Where I am wanted. I... assumed I could turn to you about this. But if it's too much to place upon an early relationship, just say so and we'll pretend this conversation never happened."