Noctisardor Bypass butterscotch cookies

He gave Jomyo a half-hearted smile on her one-word reaction. Whatever had happened between the time he left and the time he had found her had done something to Raleska. It was possible she would eventually come around, but Kaertok wasn't one to rely too heavily on those who weren't family. Arbiter might soon be that, and perhaps Jomyo, too. He did wonder how relationship dynamics would change once he revealed what he did know, but there was no use wondering for much longer.

I'm fairly certain she wants me to be the father, he said, his voice even without any hint of sheepishness or holding back. It was an honor to be chosen by the issumatar, assuming she didn't backtrack and decide she wanted the newer guy instead. She mentioned another male, but I have not met him. A new recruit. That alone made Kaertok believe she would not choose him. He hadn't the time to prove his loyalty the way Kaertok had.