Who's Baby Is That?!

It was comforting to hear that even in her reticence at the form the children took after birth, she still acted as a mother should. For their children's sake he hoped that she would maintain even her most fierce and primal motherly instincts. It seemed to be the only way to raise such a formidable beast was to be equally as formidable in its care. It was likely he'd need some pointers in parenting from her when this was all said and done for he shuddered to think what it would be to raise a hormonal teenage dragon halfling. 

Ragnar felt his mouth dry at the mention of hunters only to fell a swell of relief when she continued with her story. Sometimes humanity was worth redeeming, while in others it was far beyond hope. The offer to essentially switch the two gave him pause. This meant parting from the infant for the first time since he'd chanced upon him in the wake of her disappearance. He tarried, wavering on his feet in contemplation before angling towards her slightly and opening his arms. Despite his remaining reservations, even he could admit what was best. 

Irim he repeated the same and it occurred to him that he had not yet named his own. It wasn't like the kid needed to answer to anything, he wasn't much for doing much on his own anyways. He looked down at the lad in his arms and sighed woefully before stepping closer to her and angling the child towards its mother for the first time. 

He cautiously waited to be handed the basket in return. I wasn't hunting you Devera. You have my child. Our child. But you're right it's not safe and I'm doing everything I can to keep the truth about your identity concealed. He certainly had his reasons but regardless, it wasn't a good look for the Warden-Constable of Ferelden to not only be sympathetic towards but intimately connected to an Archdemon. 

They're not just dragons, they're something more. Something neither of them could fully understand apparently. You need my help and I need yours. I don't expect you to care for me Devera, but I can't help but care for you now. You are the mother of my children and I will protect you with my life.