So it is not safe to do so? [It is logic, really. He does not think of the lords of Atroma as overly nice people.] I have been thinking for a while. [He pauses to adjust the creature on his back.] ...Lady Riona has told me that I have the time to do the things I have always wanted.

And what I want is to hold my son. [Because medieval people of high birth care more about having sons than daughters.] I want to know how it feels...how he looks.