Whitefish River 'Cause I need you here with me

If he had known what she was about to announce her would have perhaps taken a different approach. He wasn't blind, he knew that the twins weren't his biggest fan. He couldn't blame them, and he never took it to heart. It was his own fault for leaving when he did. He had been there when they were born, and he was amazed by the individuals they had grown into. They were almost adults now, ready to take on the world.

So Emrik wasn't completely surprised by the outbursts from Syrma and Spica. He winced at their words, and stood, taking a step toward Speedy to hopefully offer some support. He knew this wasn't going to be easy, and she would most likely be hurt by the end. Regardless he knew it was coming. "Please don't disrespect your mother like that. You all know how much she loves each of you." He spoke calmly, without malice, only with empathy.