[ Gen keeps a straight face at that, but the question does immediately earn a sharp prickle of irritation; Eustace must feel that little spike of distaste before Gen tries to tamp it down. ]

... yeah. [ Well. Half-sibling. But he's not about to go into that right now. ] A little sister. A bit younger than you.

[ His tail lashes tensely behind him before curling against his leg. A little venting of emotions so he can make sure it's properly done when he continues. ]

She never listens to me. But s'not like I blame her for it. She's still my sister.

[ It's mostly lies. Of course he resents her and her mother for how they treat him. What the fuck do they know, what gives them the right to look at him with fear and disdain, like they always do? -- but still. Gen keeps his gaze trained straight ahead as he delivers those lies, then gives a small exhale. At least it sounds like that small version of Eustace is calming down a bit, so he can keep this up a bit longer. His delivery's a bit flat, but it should be enough to fool a child, he thinks. ]

I'm sure your family'd be the same. They'd just be glad you're okay right now.