Comic #4707: the-truth

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Panel 1: Child: "Daddy, can I ask you something?" Adult (thinking): "Oh God, here it comes. He's gonna ask if Santa's real."

Panel 2: Adult (thinking): "Dammit, dammit, dammit. No, I won’t tell him. He should enjoy the wonder and mystery of childhood!"

Panel 3: Adult: "But then he'll think you're a liar when he finds out the truth. He'll never trust you again. He won't grow as a person!"

Panel 4: Adult: "You've got to do it. He's sophisticated. All kids are wiser than you think. Truth isn't the enemy of beauty! Just lay it out! Be a good dad! Just lay it out!"

Panel 5: Adult: "What is it, son?"

Panel 6: Child: "Am I gonna die one day?" Adult: "Never."