After your father's passing... I see. My condolences.
[ that usually was the way of things when someone so young ended up sitting in the head chair - whoever was older was gone. Zara isn't surprised. The boy does seem very mature and in-control for his age - he wonders if he isn't a fine earl already.
At the question, however, his demeanor goes from apologetic to frustrated. With a sigh, he shakes his head. If only his father hadn't passed. Then he could just say "ask your parents." ]
... I'd rather not explain this, but if you ask so directly... [ being zara is suffering. ] Suffice to say, they're, ah... tools used in certain private adult situations.
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[ that usually was the way of things when someone so young ended up sitting in the head chair - whoever was older was gone. Zara isn't surprised. The boy does seem very mature and in-control for his age - he wonders if he isn't a fine earl already.
At the question, however, his demeanor goes from apologetic to frustrated. With a sigh, he shakes his head. If only his father hadn't passed. Then he could just say "ask your parents." ]
... I'd rather not explain this, but if you ask so directly... [ being zara is suffering. ] Suffice to say, they're, ah... tools used in certain private adult situations.