08.Jul.22, 05:26 PM
Another sip of cocoa was taken as more pondering was had. It was obvious the boy did not want to take responsibility for what he did in any way and that truly was disappointing. She could imagine how scary it was but still expected Geric to have some sort of courage outside of talking to her and clearly hoping she would solve everything. She didn't want to hand hold him but she wasn't going to leave him floundering alone or yell at him for screwing up. It seemed he was mentally besting himself up enough as it was.
So she had to find the perfect balance of understanding, helping, and a firm hand. "He's your son, Geric, and if he's going to live in this home, then he will be raised as such and by you. You won't be alone in the job. I'll help you but he would be your responsibility." Since meeting him, Quilriana encouraged Geric to find his own path and that it was okay to take his time and discover his passion. But he wouldn't be allowed to shirk the duties or parenthood, though she would guide him.
And perhaps coddle him a little more in the meantime. "I'll speak with her. I am Gangleri's wife after all." A little glint of cunning shone in her eyes as Quilriana smiled. "Simple enough to call her a young foolish girl that doesn't know how to take proper precautions when fooling around with a married man. And since she's so careless, that baby shouldn't be left in her care. I will take him and she will never speak of the matter again." It wasn't perfect and they would still have to spin a lie about who the mother was to Gangleri but it was a starting point for ideas.
So she had to find the perfect balance of understanding, helping, and a firm hand. "He's your son, Geric, and if he's going to live in this home, then he will be raised as such and by you. You won't be alone in the job. I'll help you but he would be your responsibility." Since meeting him, Quilriana encouraged Geric to find his own path and that it was okay to take his time and discover his passion. But he wouldn't be allowed to shirk the duties or parenthood, though she would guide him.
And perhaps coddle him a little more in the meantime. "I'll speak with her. I am Gangleri's wife after all." A little glint of cunning shone in her eyes as Quilriana smiled. "Simple enough to call her a young foolish girl that doesn't know how to take proper precautions when fooling around with a married man. And since she's so careless, that baby shouldn't be left in her care. I will take him and she will never speak of the matter again." It wasn't perfect and they would still have to spin a lie about who the mother was to Gangleri but it was a starting point for ideas.