[A pause. Wylan may not want to go into the reasons why he's estranged from his father, but he's no longer willing to lie for his father, especially in this place where his father shouldn't have power over him.]
... It's been a long time since my father was proud of me, but your sentiments are appreciated.
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... It's been a long time since my father was proud of me, but your sentiments are appreciated.