Hi! I love your headcanon for aymeric. I am about to do my own set for this. But what about some hcs for him in fatherhood?
First off I want to apologize for this taking so long. Second off, I was going to include some pregnancy and baby things but honestly it would have made it so long for one post that was already getting lengthy, so I might make a separate post for Aymeric with a pregnant S/O; it helps keep this one gender neutral. -Mod Venus
Aymeric de Borel As A Father Headcanons (REQUEST)
Aymericâs complicated childhood made him a bit nervous about having a family of his own.
Let it be known, though. He actually is quite good with children. As a knight, he has no problem being patient and gentlemanly, which works to ones advantage when talking to children in a way that doesnât make them uncomfortable.
Itâs quite cute to see children staring in awe at the ornate Captain of the Guard. Many young girls especially like him because he looks like a prince from fairy tale storybooks.
Aymeric is not opposed to having and raising his own child(ren.) Heâs just...nervous. He wants to do right by any new life he helped bring into the world, unlike his own father.
Of course...once his S/O gives him some encouragement and a heart-to-heart, it doesnât take long before he starts to wonder...
Whether a child comes around biologically or by adoption, heâll love them all the same, which is unconditionally.
Thank the Fury for him having practice in discipline from being a Lord Commander, otherwise he mightâve been rather a pushover. Not that he wants bratty children, he just canât help but spoil them every now and then. He wants to be supportive and his kin to be happy.
Nevertheless, he will be stern when need be. Shouting is very rare if it even happens at all. The last thing he wants is his child(ren) to fear or distrust him, but he does want them to have good morals and be able to make good decisions. Think Mufasa from Lion King.
So soft as a father. He tends to kneel to their level and smile warmly when he comes back home. It makes his heart flutter to see his child run up to him excitedly, and he inwardly makes a vow to protect and cherish that smile with his life every time.
Genuinely hates when he doesnât get a lot of time with them. He already felt busy with his work when it was just him and S/O, but now he has someone that looks up to him who is too young to understand why he is gone so much yet. Perhaps a visit to âFatherâ Commanderâs office is in order; He would genuinely love it if heâs not occupied with something dire.
If heâs lucky, heâll be home early enough to spend some quality time with them. Watching the Lord Commander pretend to be a prince or an enemy knight for the sake of his child(ren)âs games is a sight to see.
Reads bedtime stories when he gets the chance. His voice is low and gentle, with a hint of rumble from a long day, and his eloquent tongue weaves words masterfully to make even the simplest story sound poetic. S/O canât help but listen in sometimes and watch.
If he gets home late and the little one(s are) is already tucked in for the night, he will sneak in and stroke their hair and give them a kiss in their sleep. Seeing his legacy at peace is soothing to him, especially after all the hardships Ishgard has faced.
Side note: Aymericâs voice actor actually did narrate a childrenâs story and my heart has not known peace since I first heard it. - Mod Venus
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