This is so cool, I said loudly as Dad walked away. Have you met the tattoo artist? Is he hot? He's a she, Mom said. Is she hot? Cause I'm still young, you know. My sexual identity isnt fully formed. Your father can't hear you anymore, Maya. Mom sighed.
by Kelley Armstrong (0 Reviews)
In "The Gathering" by Kelley Armstrong, the protagonist, Maya, expresses her excitement about a tattoo artist while her father departs. Her curiosity leads her to inquire about the artist's attractiveness, revealing her youthful exploration of her sexual identity. This moment highlights her playful, carefree attitude as she navigates her feelings and interests.
Maya's mother, however, interrupts her train of thought, indicating that her father is no longer in earshot. This interaction underscores the generational differences between Maya and her parents, as well as the complexities of coming of age and understanding one's identity in a supportive family environment.
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