Not instruction.
He nodded slightly.
Recognition.
The supervisor remained silent.
No intervention.
The children were present.
But the conversation stayed controlled.
The moment passed.
Interaction returned to neutral.
After the visit, the oldest approached again.
“He said something different outside than inside.”
“Yes.”
“Why?”
“Because outside, he’s still trying to protect how people see him.”
Pause.
“So he’s not fully honest yet.”
