48 A Fathers Rights (1/2)
Walking back into the throne room Hittan was greeted by multiple eyes. His council had all arrived and stood quietly waiting for him along with Emperor Vanya, Empress Samara and Lady Ranga. Hittan walked in with his wives and his team soon followed.
”Greetings Young King.” His council offered while saluting with a bow.
Nodding to the council he walked back to his seat as it seemed this time it was formally prepared for him. Kaija and Kaia took the seats that were to his immediate left and right. Following that Lagina sat next to Kaija on the right and Valencia next to Kaia on the left. As. .h.i.ttan looked at the Emperor he paused before finally speaking.
”Emperor Vanya, I know you were very concerned about the future of Gilead. While I cannot say that I am the answer you were desperately looking for, I can argue I am its best hope. My wife Kaija would have pointed out some of her planning which involved a great deal of sacrifice on her part. But I want to personally thank you for the care you've given as an excellent Father to both of them…”
With that Hittan looked back to Lagina as his words caused her to sympathise with her Father and his crippled son. He could feel her guilt and pain. For she knew while her Father's first wife was mean and spiteful he at least tried to shelter her and now it seems she has repaid that by hurting the family.
”... Can Lady Ragna send for General Abbe and his son?”
”What, Why?” Lagina looked at Hittan curiously.
”You know why. You have a nurturing heart, a heart we share and I can feel that… I've caused you more pain than joy today.”
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”General Abbe and his son Cairo have arrived My Emperor!” Announced the door guard after a few minutes.
”Let them in.”
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”Emperor, you have summoned us?”
”Not me, Hittan was the one that has called for you.”
”... Young Lord?” Hesitantly, Abbe addressed Hittan.
”Though, I believe the punishment suits the crime. It seems my wife is a little more forgiving and as your son-in-law to be, I was a little rash in how I treated my family.
Lagina, do you wish to heal him?”
”You won't be mad if I do?”
”Wouldn't you feel it, if I was?”
Blus.h.i.+ng, Lagina smiled then looked towards her brother and began to make her way towards him. But before she could do anything Hittan spoke again.
”Though, I will place my wife's happiness before your wrongdoings. I still believe you need to be punished accordingly.” Has he said this. .h.i.ttan got up and walked over to Lagina and her brother.