The Tangle Meet me out by the fire escape

”We have our homes.” She smiled, and suddenly felt she understood what he was implying. He would not move to join her and the children, and she respected that decision. His offer for assistance was appreciated. She hadn’t intended for this to be a diplomatic union, but the possibility for it? It was there. 

It was kind of him to offer to be there, if they asked for him, though she felt fairly certain they might not develop that curiosity. It was not typically the way, for children of Sapphique, to be concerned with their biological fathers. Not when they were raised by such a close family. 

”If dat be your choice, Chéri,  
den I will not tell dem until dey ask me…” Even then, the power was in her court. She could lie, of course, and deny them their father’s name. It seemed Ashlar was indifferent, and wasn’t interested in seeing them now, even when they were still in their sweet puppy stage. 

”Is a pity you won’t see dem. Dey are beautiful, Ashlar.” She admitted proudly.