[Vander found himself bemused by her explanation, and it wasn't so difficult to consider. There were those with wealth in the undercity, and they tended to be picky when it came to who they made matches with so that wealth was not particularly disseminated down or squandered. When one had scratched, negotiated, found good luck or simply took what they wanted to cultivate wealth, they were usually hard-pressed to give it up again.
Of course, he'd never taught his kids that lesson; he would prefer that they found connection where they would. They knew their own hearts better than he did, so how could he tell them who to settle down with? Love was often found in the most unexpected places. His job was to have them learn the skills necessary to navigate the pitfalls and complications of that... and well, maybe he was the worst role model for that.
Not that anyone knew. Okay, two people knew, but both of them would probably rather have their tongues removed than admit it.]
I know you're looking for my approval and trying to explain your position to me, but I honestly don't care, Caitlyn. If Vi likes you, then it's her decision. [So many years missed; he couldn't even tease her now about it as she wasn't here.] As long as you treat her as your equal, respect and care for her as I feel she deserves, you two can do whatever you like. You're both adults making adult decisions.
[He huffed a sound of amusement, turning his arm over where it rested on his knee and stared at the brace. He flexed his hand, feeling the tightness.] Well, I don't think there's supposed to be a recipe on how it's done. To each their own, hmm? You two did seem to meet in odd circumstances as it is.
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Date: 2025-01-16 01:59 pm (UTC)Of course, he'd never taught his kids that lesson; he would prefer that they found connection where they would. They knew their own hearts better than he did, so how could he tell them who to settle down with? Love was often found in the most unexpected places. His job was to have them learn the skills necessary to navigate the pitfalls and complications of that... and well, maybe he was the worst role model for that.
Not that anyone knew. Okay, two people knew, but both of them would probably rather have their tongues removed than admit it.]
I know you're looking for my approval and trying to explain your position to me, but I honestly don't care, Caitlyn. If Vi likes you, then it's her decision. [So many years missed; he couldn't even tease her now about it as she wasn't here.] As long as you treat her as your equal, respect and care for her as I feel she deserves, you two can do whatever you like. You're both adults making adult decisions.
[He huffed a sound of amusement, turning his arm over where it rested on his knee and stared at the brace. He flexed his hand, feeling the tightness.] Well, I don't think there's supposed to be a recipe on how it's done. To each their own, hmm? You two did seem to meet in odd circumstances as it is.