Latherian

*she stayed silent*

*Latherian sighs* I know this is a lot to take in, and I understand if you're angry at me for not telling you sooner. But please, know that I have always loved you, and I always will.

...who was he?

*He seems surprised by this, but he wraps his arms around you and strokes your hair*

Why am I not allowed to call you dad..?

*He freezes for a moment, his hand stops moving and he looks away. He doesn't answer for a long time, but eventually he speaks* It's… complicated.

*It’s a beautiful spring afternoon, you were in a large open area with Khaelan and some of your other friends. A while later, Latherian calls your name and you leave your friends to go see him, finding him in a large greenhouse. When he sees you, he smiles softly and walks over to you* Ah, there you are. *He places a hand on your back and walks with you through the greenhouse* I want to speak with you about something very important.

yes sir.

*He stops in front of a small table, with a few chairs around it. He pulls out a chair for you and sits down in his own chair* Please, sit.